Market context

Healthcare systems today face growing challenges: ageing populations, chronic diseases, rising costs, and workforce shortages. People expect better care, more involvement, and more sustainable solutions. Essity responds by championing value-based healthcare and digital technologies, helping systems deliver high-quality outcomes efficiently and sustainably. We are transforming the future of healthcare by promoting smarter ways of working, supporting improved health outcomes at a sustainable cost, and creating value through data-driven products and digital experiences.

Market leadership

As a global leader in the health and medical sector, Essity is dedicated to improving lives affected by incontinence, chronic wounds, venous diseases, and orthopedic injuries. Our trusted brands – TENA®, JOBST®, Cutimed®, Leukoplast®, Actimove®, and Delta-Cast® – set new standards in care. We strive to be the preferred partner for patients and professionals, driving innovation and advancing well-being through digital health solutions and value-based healthcare. Our commitment is to deliver impactful, sustainable solutions that improve public health and support healthcare systems worldwide, contributing to more efficient, resilient societies and socio-economic benefits at scale.

Our portfolio

Essity’s portfolio addresses a wide range of health needs with innovative solutions:

  • Compression Therapy: JOBST® garments empower those with lymphedema and venous diseases to live actively and comfortably.

  • Wound Care: Leukoplast® and Cutimed® products support healing and help fight antimicrobial resistance.

  • Orthopedics: Actimove® and Delta-Cast® offer advanced braces/support and casting solutions, improving recovery and daily life.

  • Incontinence Solutions: TENA® products and SmartCare digital solutions make incontinence care more dignified, efficient, and easier for millions worldwide.

  • Our brands are trusted by healthcare professionals and patients alike, delivering proven benefits and supporting better outcomes across therapy areas.

Value proposition

For us, value means more than products – it’s about partnerships, innovation, and a shared vision for a healthier future. We work side by side with customers and healthcare systems, improving outcomes, efficiency, and quality of life. By integrating therapy solutions and embracing a value-based approach, we empower our customers and societies to meet today’s health challenges and build a better tomorrow. Our commitment to transparency and focus on the needs of patients, caregivers and healthcare systems enable us to lead the way in healthcare innovation.