Tissue and Hygiene in Germany

Abstract
Tissue and hygiene saw very different performances between the away-from-home (AFH) and retail channels in 2021, as COVID-19 continued to disrupt lifestyles in Germany. 2021 started with a continued lockdown, which was implemented in November 2020 and lasted until May 2021, leading to the sluggish performance of AFH tissue during Q1 and half of Q2. However, with the reopening of restaurants, cafés and bars, and travel bans being relaxed, AFH tissue was able to see strong current value and volume...

Tissue and Hygiene in Germany report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2017-2021, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market – be they new product developments, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts to 2026 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage:Away-from-Home Tissue and Hygiene, Retail Tissue and Hygiene, Rx/Reimbursement adult incontinence, Total Tissue and Hygiene.

Data coverage:market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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* Get a detailed picture of the Tissue and Hygiene market;
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* Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
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Content
Tissue and Hygiene in Germany
August 2022

List Of Contents And Tables

TISSUE AND HYGIENE IN GERMANY
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Tissue and hygiene in 2021: The big picture
2021 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
What next for tissue and hygiene?
CHART 1 Retail Tissue and Hygiene Value Sales Growth Scenarios: 2019-2026
CHART 2 Retail Tissue and Hygiene Impact of Drivers on Value Sales: 2019-2026
MARKET INDICATORS
Table 1 Birth Rates 2016-2021
Table 2 Infant Population 2016-2021
Table 3 Female Population by Age 2016-2021
Table 4 Total Population by Age 2016-2021
Table 5 Households 2016-2021
Table 6 Forecast Infant Population 2021-2026
Table 7 Forecast Female Population by Age 2021-2026
Table 8 Forecast Total Population by Age 2021-2026
Table 9 Forecast Households 2021-2026
MARKET DATA
Table 10 Retail Sales of Tissue and Hygiene by Category: Value 2016-2021
Table 11 Retail Sales of Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 12 NBO Company Shares of Retail Tissue and Hygiene: % Value 2017-2021
Table 13 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Tissue and Hygiene: % Value 2018-2021
Table 14 Penetration of Private Label in Retail Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value 2016-2021
Table 15 Distribution of Retail Tissue and Hygiene by Format: % Value 2016-2021
Table 16 Distribution of Retail Tissue and Hygiene by Format and Category: % Value 2021
Table 17 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissue and Hygiene by Category: Value 2021-2026
Table 18 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
SANITARY PROTECTION IN GERMANY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
Family planning and income squeeze curtail growth
Natural products remain popular, but reusable products now compete
Johnson & Johnson maintains its lead
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Unfavourable demographic trends to hinder long-term growth
Sustainability set to remain a key pillar of brand differentiation
DTC strategy likely to gain significance, while bricks-and-mortar may stay resilient
CATEGORY DATA
Table 19 Retail Sales of Sanitary Protection by Category: Value 2016-2021
Table 20 Retail Sales of Sanitary Protection by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 21 Retail Sales of Tampons by Application Format: % Value 2016-2021
Table 22 NBO Company Shares of Retail Sanitary Protection: % Value 2017-2021
Table 23 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Sanitary Protection: % Value 2018-2021
Table 24 Forecast Retail Sales of Sanitary Protection by Category: Value 2021-2026
Table 25 Forecast Retail Sales of Sanitary Protection by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
NAPPIES/DIAPERS/PANTS IN GERMANY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
Falling birth rate leads to volume decline in nappies/diapers/pants
Pampers strengthens its lead in 2021
Innovation through eco-friendly products and D2C models
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Only negligible volume growth expected, despite slight increase in the birth rate
The switch to disposable pants is set to continue
Positive outlook for distribution of nappies/diapers/pants via e-commerce
CATEGORY DATA
Table 26 Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: Value 2016-2021
Table 27 Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 28 NBO Company Shares of Retail Nappies/Diapers/Pants: % Value 2017-2021
Table 29 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Nappies/Diapers/Pants: % Value 2018-2021
Table 30 Forecast Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: Value 2021-2026
Table 31 Forecast Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
RETAIL ADULT INCONTINENCE IN GERMANY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
Demand continues to rise, driven by the ageing population and product innovation
Light adult incontinence versus pantyliners: the new dilemma for women
Essity remains strong, with private label also holding a high share
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Positive outlook for retail adult incontinence, although growth is slowing
New developments will focus on personalisation
Growth expected across categories
CATEGORY DATA
Table 32 Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: Value 2016-2021
Table 33 Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 34 NBO Company Shares of Retail Adult Incontinence: % Value 2017-2021
Table 35 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Adult Incontinence: % Value 2018-2021
Table 36 Forecast Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: Value 2021-2026
Table 37 Forecast Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
RX/REIMBURSEMENT ADULT INCONTINENCE IN GERMANY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
Demographics support sales, but this is not enough to maintain growth
Volume sales decline due to stricter reimbursement regulations
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Declining volume sales as consumers opt for purchases through retail
Further pressure on government aid expected to have a negative impact
CATEGORY DATA
Table 38 Sales of Rx/Reimbursement Adult Incontinence: Total Value MSP 2016-2021
Table 39 Sales of Rx/Reimbursement Adult Incontinence: Total Value MSP Growth 2016-2021
Table 40 Forecast Sales of Rx/Reimbursement Adult Incontinence: Total Value MSP 2021-2026
Table 41 Forecast Sales of Rx/Reimbursement Adult Incontinence: Total Value MSP Growth 2021-2026
WIPES IN GERMANY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
Growth supported by extended health and hygiene concerns
Baby wipes popular for gentle, natural and mild features, whilst appealing to adults helps mitigate declining baby population
Procter & Gamble maintains lead in wipes during 2021
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
With or without pandemic, demand for wipes will continue to rise
Product developments likely to focus on eco-friendly “clean“ products
Growing role for small packs of wipes as consumers resume outdoor activities
CATEGORY DATA
Table 42 Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: Value 2016-2021
Table 43 Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 44 NBO Company Shares of Retail Wipes: % Value 2017-2021
Table 45 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Wipes: % Value 2018-2021
Table 46 Forecast Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: Value 2021-2026
Table 47 Forecast Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
RETAIL TISSUE IN GERMANY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
Still higher consumption across categories than before COVID-19 pandemic
Essity starts to produce pulp from straw in Germany
Private label continues to dominate, but loses ground in toilet paper in 2021
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Retail tissue to return to growth, remaining above pre-pandemic times
Environmental concerns to drive innovation
Toilet paper and pocket handkerchiefs set to maintain growth
CATEGORY DATA
Table 48 Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: Value 2016-2021
Table 49 Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 50 NBO Company Shares of Retail Tissue: % Value 2017-2021
Table 51 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Tissue: % Value 2018-2021
Table 52 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: Value 2021-2026
Table 53 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
AWAY-FROM-HOME TISSUE AND HYGIENE IN GERMANY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
Reopening of horeca during 2021 is not enough for full recovery
Performances vary by category and by channel
AFH adult incontinence improves its rate of growth
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Growth expected across the board as normality gradually returns
Continued although slower growth for AFH adult incontinence
Long-term hygiene focus set to boost sales of AFH wipers
CATEGORY DATA
Table 54 Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: Value 2016-2021
Table 55 Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 56 Sales of Away-From-Home Paper Towels by Type: % Value 2016-2021
Table 57 Distribution of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Format: % Value 2016-2021
Table 58 Distribution of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Format and Category: % Value 2021
Table 59 Forecast Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: Value 2021-2026
Table 60 Forecast Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026