Wipes in Ethiopia

May 2026

In 2025, wipes in Ethiopia achieved strong value growth, with retail value sales reaching ETB264,000, a 25% increase on the previous year. This robust performance is notably above-average for the region, reflecting both heightened hygiene awareness and the persistent influence of economic pressures. The population’s continued expansion also created a wide consumer base for affordable hygiene products. However, this growth was underpinned by significant price sensitivity, as ongoing inflation of

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Overview:

Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Wipes industry in Ethiopia 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 Wipes industry in Ethiopia, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.

The Wipes in Ethiopia 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 Wipes in Ethiopia?
  • Which are the leading brands in Wipes in Ethiopia?
  • How are products distributed in Wipes in Ethiopia?
  • 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 Wipes products?
  • Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
  • How important will sustainability and recycling be in generating future growth?

Wipes in Ethiopia - Category analysis

Key Data Insights

Economic Pressure and Health Awareness Drive Affordable Wipes
Chart 1 Key Industry Trends for Wipes
Economic Pressure and Health Awareness Drive Affordable Wipes
Chart 2 Portable Baby Wipes Rise
Portable Packs Boost Impulse Purchases among Urban Parents and Commuters
Alcohol-Free Baby Wipes Gain Trust through Clean Wellness Positioning
Chart 3 Value Sales 2020-2030
Chart 4 Value Sales by Category 2025
Affordable Multipacks Set to Grow as Ethiopian Incomes Rise
Clean Wellness Products to Attract Urban Parents
Chart 5 Forecast Value Sales 2020-2030
Chart 6 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2025-2030
Grocery Retailers Sustain Growth as Price Remains Key
E-Commerce Remains Negligible as Offline Retail Meets Demand for Daily Essentials
Chart 7 Retail Channels 2020-2025
Chart 8 Economic Context for Wipes
Chart 9 Real Gdp Growth 2020-2030
Chart 10 Inflation 2020-2030
Chart 11 Consumer Context for Wipes
Chart 12 Population 2020-2030
Chart 13 Consumer Expenditure 2020-2030
Chart 14 Population by Generation 2025

Tissue and Hygiene in Ethiopia - Industry Overview

Price Pressures and Inflation Limit Consumer Purchasing

Key Data Insights

Chart 15 Key Industry Trends for Tissue and Hygiene
Price Pressures and Inflation Limit Consumer Purchasing
Chart 16 Price Increases Impacts Menstrual Care Products
Ethio Telecom Accelerates E-Commerce Access
Retail Tissue Options Expand with Demand From Urban Shoppers
Chart 17 Value Sales 2020-2030
Chart 18 Value Sales by Category 2025
Urban Consumers to Accelerate Paper Towel Adoption as Household Habits Shift
Chart 19 What’S Next? for Tissue and Hygiene
Local Producers Expected to Leverage Cost Advantage as Value Focus Intensifies
Chart 20 Forecast Value Sales 2020-2030
Chart 21 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2025-2030
Ontex and Procter and Gamble Maintain Lead
Eve Expands Formats to Capture New Shoppers
Chart 22 Company Shares 2025
Chart 23 Brand Shares 2025
Small Local Grocers Maintain Lead as Supermarkets Target Premium Shoppers
Chart 24 Retail Channels 2020-2025
Chart 25 Economic Context for Tissue and Hygiene
Chart 26 Real Gdp Growth 2020-2030
Chart 27 Inflation 2020-2030
Chart 28 Consumer Context for Tissue and Hygiene
Chart 29 Population 2020-2030
Chart 30 Consumer Expenditure 2020-2030
Chart 31 Population by Generation 2025

Country Reports Disclaimer

The following categories and subcategories are included:

Wipes

      • Starter Kits/Sweepers/Sticks (Dry Electro-Static)
      • Wipes and Refills (Dry Electro-Static)
        • Cleaning Solution
        • Refill Wipes/Pads
      • Starter Kits/Trigger Device
      • All Purpose Cleaning Wipes
      • Furniture Polish Wipes
      • Toilet Care Wipes
      • Window/Glass Wipes
      • Other Impregnated Wipes
    • General Purpose Wipes
    • Intimate Wipes
    • Baby Wipes
      • Facial Cleansing Wipes
      • Deodorant Wipes
    • Moist Toilet Wipes

Wipes

This is the aggregation of personal wipes and household cleaning wipes

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