Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene in Australia

April 2026

In 2025, away-from-home tissue and hygiene in Australia demonstrated a resilient performance, driven by the continued recovery in institutional consumption and an evolving procurement landscape. Current value reached AUD1.1 billion, up 5% from 2024, as growth in hospitality and events counterbalanced pressures from rising energy and logistics costs. Offices, hotels, healthcare, education, and hospitality venues operated at near full capacity, fuelling steady demand for tissue, paper towels, napk

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Overview:

Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene industry in Australia 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.

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

The Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene in Australia 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 Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene in Australia?
  • Which are the leading brands in Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene in Australia?
  • How are products distributed in Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene in Australia?
  • 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 Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene products?
  • Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
  • How important will sustainability and recycling be in generating future growth?

Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene in Australia - Category analysis

Key Data Insights

Institutional Buyers Shift to Digital Procurement and Demand Sustainable Supply
Chart 1 Key Industry Trends Away-from-Home
Institutional Buyers Shift to Digital Procurement and Demand Sustainable Supply
Chart 2 E-Commerce Gains Power in AFH with Amazon Business
Government Procurement Rules Push Suppliers to Prioritise Emissions and Packaging
Essity Leverages Geothermal Energy to Meet Low-Carbon Procurement Standards
Chart 3 Essity Debuts Geothermal-Powered Tissue Production
Chart 4 Value Sales 2020-2030
Chart 5 Value Sales by Category 2025
Digital Procurement and Sustainability Redefine Supplier Contracts
E-Commerce and Digitalisation to Disrupt Traditional Distribution
Sustainability to Evolve to a Performance Benchmark
Chart 6 Forecast Value Sales 2020-2030
Chart 7 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2025-2030
Bunzl Australasia Consolidates Supply with National Coverage and Integrated Services
Chart 8 Retail Channels 2020-2025
Chart 9 Economic Context for Away-from-Home
Chart 10 Real Gdp Growth 2020-2030
Chart 11 Inflation 2020-2030
Chart 12 Consumer Context for Away-from-Home
Chart 13 Population 2020-2030
Chart 14 Consumer Expenditure 2020-2030
Chart 15 Population by Generation 2025

Tissue and Hygiene in Australia - Industry Overview

Affordability Significantly Influences Tissues and Hygiene Performance

Key Data Insights

Chart 16 Key Industry Trends for Tissue and Hygiene
Affordability Significantly Influences Tissues and Hygiene Performance
Chart 17 Woolworth's Affordability Expansion
Sustainability Shifts From a Rising Trend to a Government Requirement Amid Eco-Regulations
Chart 18 Essity Debuts Geothermal-Powered Tissue Production
Digital-First Hygiene Supported by the Mainstream Adoption of E-Commerce
Chart 19 Value Sales 2020-2030
Chart 20 Value Sales by Category 2025
Convenience, Consistency and an Ageing Population Set to Boost Incontinence Sales
Automated Replenishment and Operational Transparency to Drive Loyalty
Trust and Authenticity to Influence Thoughtful Spending Habits
Chart 21 Analyst Insight for Tissue and Hygiene
Chart 22 Forecast Value Sales 2020-2030
Chart 23 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2025-2030
Kimberly-Clark Pty Ltd Defends Lead as Challengers Gain through Digital and Sustainability
Emerging Brands Cleanlife and Kine Australia Grow Awareness through Innovation
Femlibre's Free Menstrual Care Model Reshapes Expectations
Chart 24 Company Shares 2025
Chart 25 Brand Shares 2025
Everyday Essentials Drive Grocery Retailer Dominance
Emerging Brands and Collaborations Set New Standard, Impacting Purchasing Decisions
Chart 26 Retail Channels 2020-2025
Chart 27 Economic Context for Menstrual Care
Chart 28 Real Gdp Growth 2020-2030
Chart 29 Inflation 2020-2030
Chart 30 Consumer Context for Menstrual Care
Chart 31 Population 2020-2030
Chart 32 Consumer Expenditure 2020-2030
Chart 33 Population by Generation 2025

Country Reports Disclaimer

The following categories and subcategories are included:

Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene

    • AFH Adult Incontinence
    • AFH Boxed Facial Tissues
      • AFH Napkins
      • AFH Tablecloths
    • AFH Paper Towels
    • AFH Toilet Paper
    • AFH Wipers

Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene

Away-from-home sales covers all sales of tissue and hygiene products in the Incontinence, Wipes, Toilet Paper, Tissues, Paper Tableware and Paper Towels sectors that are intended for use outside of the home. This could be in medical institutions, offices, hotels and restaurants or government controlled environments such as schools and the military.

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