Tissue and Hygiene in Kenya

March 2024 | 45 pages | ID: T9923EC56E1EN
Euromonitor International Ltd

Abstracts

In Kenya, there is a growing demand for tissue and hygiene products as consumers become more hygiene-conscious and the middle classes expand. Volume sales have shown resilience in the face of global events like COVID-19 and the Ukraine-Russia war, which led to higher inflation and price increases. In 2023, consumption patterns shifted due to higher costs of living, prompting consumers to switch towards more affordable brands providing comparable quality to premium alternatives. There has also be...

Euromonitor International's Tissue and Hygiene in Kenya report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2019-2023, 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 2028 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;
• Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
• Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
• Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

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Contents

Tissue and Hygiene in Kenya
Euromonitor International
March 2024

LIST OF CONTENTS AND TABLES

TISSUE AND HYGIENE IN KENYA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Tissue and hygiene in 2023: The big picture

2023 KEY TRENDS

Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
What next for tissue and hygiene?
MARKET INDICATORS
Table 1 Birth Rates 2018-2023
Table 2 Infant Population 2018-2023
Table 3 Female Population by Age 2018-2023
Table 4 Total Population by Age 2018-2023
Table 5 Households 2018-2023
Table 6 Forecast Infant Population 2023-2028
Table 7 Forecast Female Population by Age 2023-2028
Table 8 Forecast Total Population by Age 2023-2028
Table 9 Forecast Households 2023-2028
MARKET DATA
Table 10 Retail Sales of Tissue and Hygiene by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 11 Retail Sales of Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 12 NBO Company Shares of Retail Tissue and Hygiene: % Value 2019-2023
Table 13 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Tissue and Hygiene: % Value 2020-2023
Table 14 Penetration of Private Label in Retail Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value 2018-2023
Table 15 Distribution of Retail Tissue and Hygiene by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 16 Distribution of Retail Tissue and Hygiene by Format and Category: % Value 2023
Table 17 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissue and Hygiene by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 18 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
MENSTRUAL CARE IN KENYA
KEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Affordability stunts growth of menstrual care among low-income groups
Players rally to end period poverty in Kenya
Menstrual cups gain ground and threaten category growth
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Strong growth ahead but affordability remains a challenge for the category
Younger consumers lead to a focus on innovation
Growing awareness of the benefits of reusable products
CATEGORY DATA
Table 19 Retail Sales of Menstrual Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 20 Retail Sales of Menstrual Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 21 NBO Company Shares of Retail Menstrual Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 22 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Menstrual Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 23 Forecast Retail Sales of Menstrual Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 24 Forecast Retail Sales of Menstrual Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
NAPPIES/DIAPERS/PANTS IN KENYA
KEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Rising inflation drives consumers towards cheaper alternatives
Manufacturers going digital to attract consumers
Growing preference for disposable pants
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Rising birth rate and urbanisation creates solid growth potential
Surge in demand for sustainable and premium diapers
Technological advancements in diaper materials and designs will drive innovation
CATEGORY DATA
Table 25 Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 26 Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 27 NBO Company Shares of Retail Nappies/Diapers/Pants: % Value 2019-2023
Table 28 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Nappies/Diapers/Pants: % Value 2020-2023
Table 29 Forecast Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 30 Forecast Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
RETAIL ADULT INCONTINENCE IN KENYA
KEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Lack of awareness and stigma impacts adoption of adult incontinence products
Lifestyle diseases and ageing population drives adult incontinence usage
Existing users seek premium products
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Technological advancements to enhance quality and comfort for users
Steady growth ahead for adult incontinence
Aggressive marketing and education to drive product usage and awareness
CATEGORY DATA
Table 31 Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 32 Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 33 NBO Company Shares of Retail Adult Incontinence: % Value 2019-2023
Table 34 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Adult Incontinence: % Value 2020-2023
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 36 Forecast Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
WIPES IN KENYA
KEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Affordable brands drive growth in this still small category
Sustainability and health shapes demand patterns in wipes
Royal Converters launch Hanan flushable baby wipes
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Rising demand for flushable wipes is anticipated
E-commerce to continue growing in popularity widening choice of wipes
Growing demand for cosmetics wipes
CATEGORY DATA
Table 37 Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 38 Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 39 NBO Company Shares of Retail Wipes: % Value 2019-2023
Table 40 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Wipes: % Value 2020-2023
Table 41 Forecast Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 42 Forecast Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
RETAIL TISSUE IN KENYA
KEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Price increases cause a slump in toilet paper sales
Growth of private label threatens brands
Softleaf partners with social media influencers to boost brand awareness
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Improved sanitation expected to drive growth of toilet paper
Toilet paper will remain the focus for private label
Rising demand for sustainable products
CATEGORY DATA
Table 43 Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 44 Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Retail Tissue: % Value 2019-2023
Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Tissue: % Value 2020-2023
Table 47 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 48 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
AWAY-FROM-HOME TISSUE AND HYGIENE IN KENYA
KEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Urban development drives demand for AFH products
Away-from-home sales supported by tourism economy
Inflation pushes businesses towards cheaper alternatives
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Despite the focus on sustainability, pricing still challenges future growth
Urban population drive sales as rural market offers little opportunity
Hygiene awareness to drive category expansion
CATEGORY DATA
Table 49 Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 50 Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 51 Distribution of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 52 Distribution of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Format and Category: % Value 2023
Table 53 Sales of Forecast Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 54 Sales of Forecast Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028