Essity’s net sales decreased 6.6% in the second quarter of 2025 compared with the corresponding period a year ago and amounted to SEK 34.185 billion ($3.5 billion). Excluding currency translation effects, net sales increased SEK 699 million ($71.8 million).

Organic sales growth increased 1.9%, mainly driven by higher sales prices. Volumes were higher in Consumer Goods and stable in Health & Medical. However, volumes were lower in Professional Hygiene, mainly due to lower demand in the hotel and restaurant sector. The product mix was somewhat negative, mainly due to growth of retailer brands in Baby Care and Consumer Tissue. Higher sales of premium products in Professional Hygiene continued to have a positive effect on the mix.

Growth was positive in Europe. In Latin America, growth was strong, with high growth in Consumer Goods and Professional Hygiene. Growth was negative in North America.

In the Health & Medical segment, net sales increased organically 0.1%. Volumes were slightly higher while sales prices and the product mix were unchanged.

In Europe and North America, the organic sales were stable.

In Incontinence Products Health Care, volumes were lower, negatively affected by weaker conditions in the healthcare sector in certain markets, while sales prices and the product mix were unchanged.

Organic growth in Medical Solutions was mainly driven by higher volumes. Sales prices were slightly higher and the product mix was stable. Growth in wound care was high, and also compression therapy noted good sales development.

In Consumer Goods, net sales increased organically 3.2%, driven by higher volumes and sales prices. The product mix was negative, mainly on account of growth in retailer brands in Baby Care and Consumer Tissue.

Growth was positive in Europe and high in Latin America.

Incontinence Products Retail and Feminine Care reported strong organic growth driven by higher volumes and prices. Sales in Baby Care decreased, mainly due to lower volumes. The Baby Care market in Europe remained challenging during the quarter with low birth rates and intense competition. Growth in Consumer Tissue was good due to both higher volumes and sales prices.

In Professional Hygiene, net sales increased organically 0.6%, primarily driven by higher sales prices. The product mix also remained favorable with an increased share of premium products. Volumes were lower, negatively affected by reduced demand in the hotel and restaurant sector.

Growth was positive in Europe and high in Latin America. In North America, growth was negative.