[Graphic News] Hygiene products market surpasses W3tr for first time

The Korean hygiene products market surpassed 3 trillion won ($2.1 billion) for the first time last year, driven by growing demand for adult diapers as the country becomes a superaged society and the inclusion of oral care products such as toothbrushes and dental floss in hygiene product statistics. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety said the domestic hygiene products market reached 3.2 trillion won in 2025, up 9.7 percent from the previous year. The supply of adult diapers, including incontine