Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene in China

May 2026

Away-from-home tissue and hygiene saw notable growth in 2025, underpinned by a combination of post-pandemic recovery and significant technological innovation in public hygiene management. The value of away-from-home tissue and hygiene reached CNY42.2 billion in 2025, representing a 5% increase over the previous year. While this growth is robust, it follows several years of even stronger expansion, including an 8% value rise in 2023 and 7% in 2024, reflecting a gradual normalisation after the exc

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Overview:

Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene industry in China 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 China, 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 China 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 China?
  • Which are the leading brands in Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene in China?
  • How are products distributed in Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene in China?
  • 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 China - Category analysis

Key Data Insights

Solid but Slowing Growth as Post-Pandemic Rebound Ends
Chart 1 Key Industry Trends Away-from-Home
Solid but Slowing Growth as Post-Pandemic Rebound Ends
Chart 2 Public Hospitals Expand Free Tissue Provision
Shopping Centres Deploy Smart Dispensers to Reduce Waste and Cut Costs
Chart 3 Smart Hygiene Tech Drives Efficiency and Reduces Tissue Waste in Public Afh Setting
Chart 4 Value Sales 2020-2030
Chart 5 Value Sales by Category 2025
An Increasing Number of Public Venues Will Deploy Intelligent Dispensers to Cut Waste and Costs
Adoption of Paper Towels to Accelerate and Be a Core Driver of Long-Term Growth
Free Tissue Provision to Boost Sales of Away-From-Home Hygiene
Chart 6 Forecast Value Sales 2020-2030
Chart 7 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2025-2030
Wholesalers and Facility Suppliers Strengthen B2b Supply with Digital Solutions
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 China - Industry Overview

Botare Captures Value-Conscious Shoppers as Pricing Pressure Grows

Key Data Insights

Chart 16 Key Industry Trends for Tissue and Hygiene
Botare Captures Value-Conscious Shoppers as Pricing Pressure Grows
Chart 17 Botare Exemplifies Affordable Hygiene via Digital, Value-Driven Success.
Retail Tissue Maintains Its Lead, with Vinda Redefining Daily Usability
Chart 18 Vinda’s Half-Sheet Design: Smart Simplification
Acceleration of E-Commerce and Digital Retail
Chart 19 E-commerce Launch Makes Domyway Hygiene Brand an Instant Hit
Chart 20 Value Sales 2020-2030
Chart 21 Value Sales by Category 2025
Retail E-Commerce Platforms to Extend Their Reach as Usage Penetration Climbs
Chart 22 Analyst Insight for Tissue and Hygiene
Retail Tissue Expected to Sustain Its Lead, but Nappies/Diapers/Pants Will Face Challenges
Adult Incontinence to Accelerate as Regulatory Changes Drive Consolidation
Chart 23 Forecast Value Sales 2020-2030
Chart 24 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2025-2030
Vinda and Hengan Respond to Digital Disruption with Brand Resilience
Freemore and Taotaoyangmian Capture Share through Digital Agility
Chart 25 Company Shares 2025
Chart 26 Brand Shares 2025
Supermarkets Loses Ground as Online Channels Attract Value Seekers
Chart 27 Retail Channels 2020-2025
Chart 28 Economic Context for Menstrual Care
Chart 29 Real Gdp Growth 2020-2030
Chart 30 Inflation 2020-2030
Chart 31 Consumer Context for Menstrual Care
Chart 32 Population 2020-2030
Chart 33 Consumer Expenditure 2020-2030
Chart 34 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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