Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene in Germany

April 2026

Away-from-home tissue and hygiene in Germany maintained moderate value sales growth in 2025, continuing the stabilisation seen after the recovery from pandemic-era declines. The total value of the category reached EUR1,702 million, representing a 4% increase from the previous year, outpacing many regional peers in Western Europe, where inflation and lower economic growth rates, such as Germany’s modest 0.3% real GDP growth in 2025, have generally curbed expansion. However, the category lagged be

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Overview:

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

Key Data Insights

Growth Secured with Efficiency-Driven Hygiene Solutions
Chart 1 Key Industry Trends for Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene
Growth Secured with Efficiency-Driven Hygiene Solutions
Essity Leverages Dispenser Innovation to Streamline Facility Management
Chart 2 Essity Hand Towel Dispenser
Sustainability Becomes Increasingly Important for Organisational Growth
Chart 3 Essity Receives an Ecovadis Platinum Sustainability Rating
Chart 4 Value Sales 2020-2030
Chart 5 Value Sales by Category 2025
Regulatory Changes Drive Hygiene Innovation
Facility Managers Adopt Smart Solutions to Meet Sustainability Goals
Business and Industry Channels Will Remain the Primary Users of Away-From-Home Tissue
Chart 6 Analyst Insight for Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene
Chart 7 Forecast Value Sales 2020-2030
Chart 8 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2025-2030
Business and Industry Drives Growth as Work Patterns Evolve
Chart 9 Retail Channels 2020-2025
Chart 10 Economic Context for Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene
Chart 11 Real GDP Growth 2020-2030
Chart 12 Inflation 2020-2030
Chart 13 Consumer Context for Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene
Chart 14 Population 2020-2030
Chart 15 Consumer Expenditure 2020-2030
Chart 16 Population by Generation 2025

Tissue and Hygiene in Germany - Industry Overview

Affordability Fuelled Growth Amid Cautious Spending Habits

Key Data Insights

Chart 17 Key Industry Trends for Tissue and Hygiene
Affordability Fuelled Growth Amid Cautious Spending Habits
Chart 18 Rossmann's XXL Toilet Paper
Premium and Wellness Innovation Boosts Growth in Wipes and Wellness Formats
Chart 19 Lillydoo's Wellness Wipes
Tena’S Sustainability Initiatives Strengthen Consumer Trust and Loyalty
Chart 20 Value Sales 2020-2030
Chart 21 Value Sales by Category 2025
Affordability and Value-For-Money to Continue to Take Priority
Eco-Efficient Innovation and Sustainability to Be a Competitive Advantage
Smart Hygiene Solutions and Digitalisation to Reshape Product Strategies
Chart 22 Analyst Insight for Tissue and Hygiene
Chart 23 Forecast Value Sales 2020-2030
Chart 24 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2025-2030
Aldi Group and Procter & Gamble Reinforce Leadership as Private Label Gains Ground
Chart 25 Company Shares 2025
Chart 26 Brand Shares 2025
Discounters Extend Lead as Consumers Favour Lower Prices
Chart 27 Retail Channels 2020-2025
Chart 28 Economic Context for Tissue and Hygiene
Chart 29 Real GDP Growth 2020-2030
Chart 30 Inflation 2020-2030
Chart 31 Consumer Context for Tissue and Hygiene
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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