Tissue and Hygiene in the United Arab Emirates
In 2023, tissue and hygiene in the United Arab Emirates faced inflationary challenges due to the soaring cost of essential raw materials, such as pulp and energy. Players responded by adjusting prices or reducing pack sizes, prompting consumers to gravitate towards value-driven options, notably smaller packs. The demand for personal care products such as hand sanitisers and home care disinfectants stabilised post-peak pandemic levels, but demand for wipes remained strong, while staple retail tis...
Euromonitor International's Tissue and Hygiene in United Arab Emirates 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.
Why buy this report?
Euromonitor International's Tissue and Hygiene in United Arab Emirates 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.
Why buy this report?
- 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.
Tissue and Hygiene in the United Arab Emirates
Euromonitor International
March 2024
LIST OF CONTENTS AND TABLES
TISSUE AND HYGIENE IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
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 THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Shift towards online purchases boosts category sales
Rising demand for ultra-thin towels due to the format’s discreet nature
Increasing number of brands offer natural and organic menstrual care
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Demand for standard towels set to slow due to competition from slimmer formats
Traditional menstrual care to face competition from the increasing adoption of menstrual cups
Sustainability shift amid cost pressures in the United Arab Emirates
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 Retail Sales of Tampons by Application Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 22 NBO Company Shares of Retail Menstrual Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 23 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Menstrual Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 24 Forecast Retail Sales of Menstrual Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 25 Forecast Retail Sales of Menstrual Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
NAPPIES/DIAPERS/PANTS IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Unit price growth fuels demand for private label and smaller brands in 2023
Online purchases reshape distribution of nappies/diapers/pants
Polarising consumer demand drives shift towards quality products
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Growing emphasis on sustainability in tissue and hygiene
Growing demand for affordable premium baby products
Anticipated expansion of e-commerce’s position in the future
CATEGORY DATA
Table 26 Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 27 Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 28 NBO Company Shares of Retail Nappies/Diapers/Pants: % Value 2019-2023
Table 29 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Nappies/Diapers/Pants: % Value 2020-2023
Table 30 Forecast Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 31 Forecast Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
RETAIL ADULT INCONTINENCE IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Surge in volume and value sales for retail adult incontinence supported by ageing population
Consumers shift towards affordability amid inflationary pressures
Fine Hygienic Paper FZE maintains dominance of retail adult incontinence
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Demographic factors set to boost further demand for retail adult incontinence
Appealing deals and convenience propel online buying trend
Growing private label penetration and discounters set to drive price competition
CATEGORY DATA
Table 32 Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 33 Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 34 NBO Company Shares of Retail Adult Incontinence: % Value 2019-2023
Table 35 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Adult Incontinence: % Value 2020-2023
Table 36 Forecast Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 37 Forecast Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
WIPES IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Category expansion fuelled by diverse offerings and environmental focus
Sales through e-commerce continue to boost category sales
Affordability drives preference for local brands
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Inflationary pressures to propel unit price growth in wipes into 2024
Price pressures set to boost further demand for private label wipes
Sustainability expected to shape the future of consumer behaviour
CATEGORY DATA
Table 38 Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 39 Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 40 NBO Company Shares of Retail Wipes: % Value 2019-2023
Table 41 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Wipes: % Value 2020-2023
Table 42 Forecast Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 43 Forecast Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
RETAIL TISSUE IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Higher prices impact households’ purchasing behaviour
Paper tableware experiences increasing demand, driven by more frequent social gatherings
Private label undergoes a competitive transformation
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Consumer spending expected to shift over the forecast period
Polarising trends to push premiumisation in retail tissue
E-commerce set to further boost category sales
CATEGORY DATA
Table 44 Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 45 Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 46 NBO Company Shares of Retail Tissue: % Value 2019-2023
Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Tissue: % Value 2020-2023
Table 48 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 49 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
AWAY-FROM-HOME TISSUE AND HYGIENE IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Tourism and foodservice support growth in away-from-home tissue
Challenges remain for away-from-home tissue through horeca
Away-from-home hygiene maintains its upwards trajectory
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Consumer demand to drive sustainable away-from-home practices
Channel likely to remain dominated by several players
CATEGORY DATA
Table 50 Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 51 Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 52 Sales of Away-From-Home Paper Towels by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 53 Distribution of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 54 Distribution of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Format and Category: % Value 2023
Table 55 Forecast Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 56 Forecast Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Euromonitor International
March 2024
LIST OF CONTENTS AND TABLES
TISSUE AND HYGIENE IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
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 THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Shift towards online purchases boosts category sales
Rising demand for ultra-thin towels due to the format’s discreet nature
Increasing number of brands offer natural and organic menstrual care
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Demand for standard towels set to slow due to competition from slimmer formats
Traditional menstrual care to face competition from the increasing adoption of menstrual cups
Sustainability shift amid cost pressures in the United Arab Emirates
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 Retail Sales of Tampons by Application Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 22 NBO Company Shares of Retail Menstrual Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 23 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Menstrual Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 24 Forecast Retail Sales of Menstrual Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 25 Forecast Retail Sales of Menstrual Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
NAPPIES/DIAPERS/PANTS IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Unit price growth fuels demand for private label and smaller brands in 2023
Online purchases reshape distribution of nappies/diapers/pants
Polarising consumer demand drives shift towards quality products
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Growing emphasis on sustainability in tissue and hygiene
Growing demand for affordable premium baby products
Anticipated expansion of e-commerce’s position in the future
CATEGORY DATA
Table 26 Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 27 Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 28 NBO Company Shares of Retail Nappies/Diapers/Pants: % Value 2019-2023
Table 29 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Nappies/Diapers/Pants: % Value 2020-2023
Table 30 Forecast Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 31 Forecast Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
RETAIL ADULT INCONTINENCE IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Surge in volume and value sales for retail adult incontinence supported by ageing population
Consumers shift towards affordability amid inflationary pressures
Fine Hygienic Paper FZE maintains dominance of retail adult incontinence
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Demographic factors set to boost further demand for retail adult incontinence
Appealing deals and convenience propel online buying trend
Growing private label penetration and discounters set to drive price competition
CATEGORY DATA
Table 32 Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 33 Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 34 NBO Company Shares of Retail Adult Incontinence: % Value 2019-2023
Table 35 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Adult Incontinence: % Value 2020-2023
Table 36 Forecast Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 37 Forecast Sales of Retail Adult Incontinence by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
WIPES IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Category expansion fuelled by diverse offerings and environmental focus
Sales through e-commerce continue to boost category sales
Affordability drives preference for local brands
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Inflationary pressures to propel unit price growth in wipes into 2024
Price pressures set to boost further demand for private label wipes
Sustainability expected to shape the future of consumer behaviour
CATEGORY DATA
Table 38 Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 39 Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 40 NBO Company Shares of Retail Wipes: % Value 2019-2023
Table 41 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Wipes: % Value 2020-2023
Table 42 Forecast Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 43 Forecast Retail Sales of Wipes by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
RETAIL TISSUE IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Higher prices impact households’ purchasing behaviour
Paper tableware experiences increasing demand, driven by more frequent social gatherings
Private label undergoes a competitive transformation
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Consumer spending expected to shift over the forecast period
Polarising trends to push premiumisation in retail tissue
E-commerce set to further boost category sales
CATEGORY DATA
Table 44 Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 45 Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 46 NBO Company Shares of Retail Tissue: % Value 2019-2023
Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Retail Tissue: % Value 2020-2023
Table 48 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 49 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissue by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
AWAY-FROM-HOME TISSUE AND HYGIENE IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Tourism and foodservice support growth in away-from-home tissue
Challenges remain for away-from-home tissue through horeca
Away-from-home hygiene maintains its upwards trajectory
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Consumer demand to drive sustainable away-from-home practices
Channel likely to remain dominated by several players
CATEGORY DATA
Table 50 Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 51 Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 52 Sales of Away-From-Home Paper Towels by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 53 Distribution of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 54 Distribution of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Format and Category: % Value 2023
Table 55 Forecast Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 56 Forecast Sales of Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
