Care Products market in Uruguay

The Uruguayan Care Products eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$125.3 million by 2024 and accounts for 8.0% of the total eCommerce market in Uruguay. It is expected to increase over the next years. The expected compound annual growth rate for the next four years (CAGR 2024-2028) will be 4.9%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$151.7 million by 2028. Within the Care Products market ECDB considers the following three sub-markets: Personal Care, Health Care, and Household Care.

Market development

eCommerce revenue development in the Handkerchiefs market in Uruguay

The Uruguayan Handkerchiefs eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$1.1 million by 2024 and accounts for 18.8% of the Hygiene eCommerce market in Uruguay. It is expected to increase over the next years. The expected compound annual growth rate for the next four years (CAGR 2024-2028) will be 8.2%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$1.5 million by 2028. The Handkerchiefs eCommerce market is a sub-market of the Hygiene market. Further categories within the Hygiene market are: Feminine Hygiene, Other Hygiene, and Toilet Paper.

eCommerce revenue development in the Handkerchiefs market in Uruguay

in million US$

Note: Market revenue represents B2C sales of physical goods including VAT. It excludes B2B sales, C2C sales, returns, compensation for damaged or missing goods, any discounts granted and services. Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: ECDB analysis

eCommerce revenue growth in the Handkerchiefs market in Uruguay

in %

Note: Market revenue represents B2C sales of physical goods including VAT. It excludes B2B sales, C2C sales, returns, compensation for damaged or missing goods, any discounts granted and services. Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: ECDB analysis

Net eCommerce revenue split by sub-category

in %

Note: Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: ECDB analysis

20202021202220232024202520262027
Revenue (in mUS$)0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Growth (in %)20.744.714.066.280.457.336.354.8

Market definition

Definition of the Handkerchiefs market within the Care Products market

Market definition: Care Products > Personal Care > Hygiene > Handkerchiefs The category Handkerchiefs includes the online trade of handkerchiefs (e.g. disposable tissues, pocket-sized handkerchiefs). This category does not cover cotton handkerchiefs. All monetary figures refer to the annual gross revenue and do not factor in shipping costs.

In-scope

  • Handkerchiefs (e.g. disposable tissues, pocket-sized handkerchiefs)

Out-of-scope

  • Cotton Handkerchiefs

Market comparison

The Uruguayan Handkerchiefs market in a global comparison

Market comparison by growth, online share, and revenue in 2023

in %

Source: ECDB analysis