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Essity is a Swedish hygiene and health company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Stockholm, with 10,000 to 50,000 employees and listed on the Stockholm exchange (ticker ESSITY-A). It serves consumers, professional users, and healthcare customers across roughly 150 countries. Its segments cover consumer goods such as baby diapers, feminine care, and household tissue, professional hygiene solutions under the Tork brand, and medical products including wound care. In February 2026 the company completed its acquisition of Edgewell's feminine care business.
Essity at a glance
Revenue
15B
Employees
10,000-50,000
Founded
2017
Ownership
Publicly traded (STO: ESSITY-A.ST)
Certifications
ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
4895
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Appliance
Medical
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
4895
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Netherlands · Belgium · Germany · Italy
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Essity.
What this tells a buyer
Essity's recent developments include the August 2026 acquisition of a feminine care business in Brazil, following the February 2026 completion of the Edgewell feminine care acquisition.
The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications, covering quality management, medical devices, environmental management, occupational health and safety, and energy management.
Essity reports annual revenue in the range of 15 billion (per its record), and its brands include TENA, Tork, and Libero.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & strong
9 years in operation (founded 2017).
Publicly listed; no distress event on record.
Holds ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Essity is a Swedish hygiene and health company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Stockholm, with 10,000 to 50,000 employees and listed on the Stockholm exchange (ticker ESSITY-A). It serves consumers, professional users, and healthcare customers across roughly 150 countries. Its segments cover consumer goods such as baby diapers, feminine care, and household tissue, professional hygiene solutions under the Tork brand, and medical products including wound care. In February 2026 the company completed its acquisition of Edgewell's feminine care business.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 2017 |
Employees | 10,000-50,000 |
Revenue | 15B |
Ownership | Publicly traded (STO: ESSITY-A.ST) |
Certifications | ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 |
What Essity makes
The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications, covering quality management, medical devices, environmental management, occupational health and safety, and energy management.
Certifications
Essity is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 13485 — essity.com
ISO 14001 — essity.com
ISO 45001 — essity.com
ISO 50001 — essity.com
ISO 9001 — essity.com
Trade and customs footprint
Essity's recent developments include the August 2026 acquisition of a feminine care business in Brazil, following the February 2026 completion of the Edgewell feminine care acquisition. US customs bill-of-lading records list 4895 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Netherlands · Belgium · Germany · Italy.
Latest developments
2026-10-22 — Interim Report Quarter 3, 2026 (essity.com)
2026-08-20 — Essity acquires feminine care business in Brazil (prnewswire.com)
2026-04-08 — SLP carries out extension and signs lease agreement for approximately 30,000 sqm with Essity - Swedish Logistic Property (cision.com)
2026-02-19 — Date Confirmed for Opening of Essity’s New £30m+ Recycled Paper Facility - PITA - Paper Industry Technical Association (pita.org.uk)
2026-02-02 — Essity completes the acquisition of Edgewell’s feminine care business (essityusa.com)
2026-01-29 — Sweden: Essity secures €400 million EIB financing to advance health and hygiene innovation in Europe (eib.org)
Facilities
Public sources reference the following locations:
Dover, Delaware — essity.com
Company details
Essity reports annual revenue in the range of 15 billion (per its record), and its brands include TENA, Tork, and Libero. Essity was founded in 2017, and has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & strong": 9 years in operation (founded 2017). Publicly listed; no distress event on record. Holds ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Essity do?
Essity is a Swedish hygiene and health company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Stockholm, with 10,000 to 50,000 employees and listed on the Stockholm exchange (ticker ESSITY-A). It serves consumers, professional users, and healthcare customers across roughly 150 countries. Its segments cover consumer goods such as baby diapers, feminine care, and household tissue, professional hygiene solutions under the Tork brand, and medical products including wound care. In February 2026 the company completed its acquisition of Edgewell's feminine care business.
When was Essity founded?
Essity was founded in 2017.
How big is Essity?
Essity has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, with revenue in the 15B range.
Is Essity publicly traded?
Publicly traded (STO: ESSITY-A.ST). Public financial figures are drawn from its filings.
What certifications does Essity hold?
Essity lists ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Essity import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 4895 inbound shipments for Essity, with top origins including Netherlands · Belgium · Germany · Italy.
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Location & contact
Phone
+46 8 788 51 00
Certification
ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
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