Tissue and Hygiene in Taiwan

March 2025
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Overview:

Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Tissue and Hygiene industry in Taiwan with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.

Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.

Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to the following key categories, where applicable:

  • Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene
  • Retail Adult Incontinence
  • Nappies/Diapers/Pants
  • Sanitary Protection
  • Wipes
  • Retail Tissue
  • RX/Reimbursement Adult Incontinence

If you're in the Tissue and Hygiene industry in Taiwan, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.

The Tissue and Hygiene in Taiwan report includes:

  • Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
  • Detailed segmentation of international and local products
  • Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
  • Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
  • Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country

This report answers:

  • What is the market size of Tissue and Hygiene in Taiwan?
  • Which are the leading brands in Tissue and Hygiene in Taiwan?
  • How are products distributed in Tissue and Hygiene in Taiwan?
  • How is the rise of e-commerce changing the retail and competitive landscape?
  • How has COVID-19 impacted demand? Where have sales increased due to stockpiling amidst national lockdown?
  • How have enforced home seclusion and social distancing measures following COVID-19 changed usage patterns for Tissue and Hygiene products?
  • Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
  • How important will sustainability and recycling be in generating future growth?

Tissue and Hygiene in Taiwan

Tissue and hygiene in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retail developments
What next for tissue and hygiene?
Table 1 Birth Rates 2019-2024
Table 2 Infant Population 2019-2024
Table 3 Female Population by Age 2019-2024
Table 4 Total Population by Age 2019-2024
Table 5 Households 2019-2024
Table 6 Forecast Infant Population 2024-2029
Table 7 Forecast Female Population by Age 2024-2029
Table 8 Forecast Total Population by Age 2024-2029
Table 9 Forecast Households 2024-2029
Table 10 Retail Sales of Tissue and Hygiene by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 11 Retail Sales of Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 12 NBO Company Shares of Retail Tissue and Hygiene: % Value 2020-2024
Table 13 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Tissue and Hygiene: % Value 2021-2024
Table 14 Penetration of Private Label in Retail Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value 2019-2024
Table 15 Distribution of Retail Tissue and Hygiene by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 16 Distribution of Retail Tissue and Hygiene by Format and Category: % Value 2024
Table 17 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissue and Hygiene by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 18 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

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Summary 1 Research Sources

Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene in Taiwan

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Away-from-home tissue and hygiene shows healthy growth
AFH adult incontinence fares well in hospitals, nursing homes, and long-term care facilities
Kimberly-Clark Taiwan cited as the leading player in AFH tissue and hygiene in Taiwan
AFH tissue and hygiene set to see ongoing healthy sales
Both international and local brands will remain present in AFH tissue and hygiene
Local governments have proven to show steady demand for AFH tissue and hygiene
Table 19 Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 20 Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 21 Sales of Away-From-Home Paper Towels by Type: % Value 2019-2024
Table 22 Distribution of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 23 Distribution of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Format and Category: % Value 2024
Table 24 Forecast Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 25 Forecast Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Retail Adult Incontinence in Taiwan

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Retail adult incontinence is the big winner in tissue and hygiene in Taiwan
Vinda maintains its lead, albeit losing share, while United Charm gains
Health and beauty specialists remain the largest distribution channel, as e-commerce loses share and supermarkets gain
Retail adult incontinence is set to be the CAGR winner in tissue and hygiene
International brands dominate due to stronger entry barriers in adult incontinence
In-store sales expected to remain stronger than online
Table 26 Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 27 Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 28 NBO Company Shares of Retail Adult Incontinence: % Value 2020-2024
Table 29 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Adult Incontinence: % Value 2021-2024
Table 30 Forecast Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 31 Forecast Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Nappies/Diapers/Pants in Taiwan

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Value and volume sales of nappies/diapers/pants see a stronger performance in 2024 compared to 2023
Procter & Gamble Taiwan Ltd maintains company lead, while United Charm’s MamyPoko is the leading brand
Health and beauty specialists maintain the largest distribution share, while e-commerce is hot on its heels
Nappies/diapers/pants expected to see a healthy CAGR
International players will lead the charge in product developments, while local players focus on affordability
E-commerce and warehouse clubs tipped to grow stronger
Table 32 Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 33 Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 34 NBO Company Shares of Retail Nappies/Diapers/Pants: % Value 2020-2024
Table 35 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Nappies/Diapers/Pants: % Value 2021-2024
Table 36 Forecast Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 37 Forecast Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Menstrual Care in Taiwan

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Value sales in menstrual care supported by high prices, while volume remains in a slump
United Charm Co Ltd maintains its lead thanks to the success of its Sofy brand across menstrual care categories
Health and beauty specialists maintains the largest sole distribution share, while e-commerce continues to grow
Menstrual care is anticipated to show a relatively low CAGR overall, with a strong performance expected for tampons
International brands will remain strong, with smaller local players benefitting from niche developments
E-commerce will continue to grow as a strong sales channel
Table 38 Retail Sales of Menstrual Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 39 Retail Sales of Menstrual Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 40 Retail Sales of Tampons by Application Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 41 NBO Company Shares of Retail Menstrual Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 42 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Menstrual Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 43 Forecast Retail Sales of Menstrual Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 44 Forecast Retail Sales of Menstrual Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Wipes in Taiwan

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Wipes sees a healthy performance, with personal care wipes and general purpose wipes in the lead
Kang Na Hsiung maintains its lead thanks to strength of Carnation brand
Grocery retailers remains the main distribution channel for wipes, with retail e-commerce also holding a notable share
Wipes is expected maintain healthy growth, with the most dynamic CAGR expected in moist toilet wipes
Wipes set to remain divided between international and local players
Both online and offline channels will remain important over the forecast period
Table 45 Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 46 Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 47 NBO Company Shares of Retail Wipes: % Value 2020-2024
Table 48 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Wipes: % Value 2021-2024
Table 49 Forecast Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 50 Forecast Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Retail Tissue in Taiwan

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Retail tissue benefits from the necessity of products such as paper towels and toilet paper
Local company Yuen Foong Yu has gained more momentum due to continuous product launches in 2023-2024
Retail e-commerce, warehouse clubs, and supermarkets are the most significant channels in retail tissue
Retail tissue will maintain a decent CAGR, with paper towels and toilet roll leading the charge
Retail tissue will remain divided between international and local players
E-commerce will remain strong, while brands will also collaborate with retailers
Table 51 Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 52 Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 53 NBO Company Shares of Retail Tissue: % Value 2020-2024
Table 54 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Tissue: % Value 2021-2024
Table 55 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 56 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
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The following categories and subcategories are included:

Tissue and Hygiene

      • AFH Adult Incontinence
      • AFH Boxed Facial Tissues
        • AFH Napkins
        • AFH Tablecloths
      • AFH Paper Towels
      • AFH Toilet Paper
      • AFH Wipers
        • Light Adult Incontinence
        • Moderate/Heavy Adult Incontinence
        • Disposable Pants
          • Junior Nappies/Diapers
          • New Born Nappies/Diapers
          • Standard Nappies/Diapers
        • Pantyliners
        • Tampons
            • Standard Towels with Wings
            • Standard Towels without Wings
            • Slim/Thin/Ultra-Thin Towels with Wings
            • Slim/Thin/Ultra-Thin Towels without Wings
        • Menstrual Care Including Intimate Wipes
            • Starter Kits/Sweepers/Sticks (Dry Electro-Static)
            • Wipes and Refills (Dry Electro-Static)
              • Cleaning Solution
              • Refill Wipes/Pads
            • Starter Kits/Trigger Device
            • All Purpose Cleaning Wipes
            • Furniture Polish Wipes
            • Toilet Care Wipes
            • Window/Glass Wipes
            • Other Impregnated Wipes
          • Starter Kits/Sweepers/Sticks (Excluding Wipes)
          • Wipes (Excluding Starter Kits/Sweepers/Sticks)
          • General Purpose Wipes
          • Intimate Wipes
          • Baby Wipes
            • Facial Cleansing Wipes
            • Deodorant Wipes
          • Moist Toilet Wipes
      • Paper Towels
        • Napkins
        • Tablecloths
        • Boxed Facial Tissues
        • Pocket Handkerchiefs
      • Toilet Paper
  • Rx/Reimbursement adult incontinence
        • AFH Adult Incontinence
          • Retail Light Adult Incontinence
          • Retail Moderate/Heavy Adult Incontinence
        • Rx/Reimbursement adult incontinence
        • Disposable Pants
          • Junior Nappies/Diapers
          • New Born Nappies/Diapers
          • Standard Nappies/Diapers
        • Pantyliners
        • Tampons
            • Standard Towels With Wings
            • Standard Towels Without Wings
            • Slim/Thin/Ultra-Thin Towels With Wings
            • Slim/Thin/Ultra-Thin Towels Without Wings
        • Menstrual Care Including Intimate Wipes
            • Starter Kits/Sweepers/Sticks (Dry Electro-Static)
            • Wipes and Refills (Dry Electro-Static)
              • Cleaning Solution
              • Refill Wipes/Pads
            • Starter Kits/Trigger Device
            • All Purpose Cleaning Wipes
            • Furniture Polish Wipes
            • Toilet Care Wipes
            • Window/Glass Wipes
            • Other Impregnated Wipes
          • General Purpose Wipes
          • Intimate Wipes
          • Baby Wipes
            • Facial Cleansing Wipes
            • Deodorant Wipes
          • Moist Toilet Wipes
          • AFH Napkins
          • Retail Napkins
          • AFH Tablecloths
          • Retail Tablecloths
          • AFH Boxed Facial Tissues
          • Retail Boxed Facial Tissues
        • Pocket Handkerchiefs
        • AFH Paper Towels
        • Retail Paper Towels
        • AFH Toilet Paper
        • Retail Toilet Paper
      • AFH Wipers

Tissue and Hygiene

This is the aggregation of retail and away-from home tissue and disposable hygiene products as well as Rx/reimbursement adult incontinence.

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