Understand the cultural and socioeconomic influences that shape i...
Understand the cultural and socioeconomic influences that shape industry demand throughout Asia-Pacific, with local insight, market statistics and analysis ranging from strategic regional overview to in-depth coverage by country or city.
In 2023, colour cosmetics in Pakistan witnessed double-digit value growth in sales, primarily driven by inflationary pressures, while volume growth remained modest. The product area benefited from ongoing population expansion, supporting volume…
The market for colour cosmetics in Indonesia saw healthy growth in current value terms in 2023, continuing the trend of the previous year. As the country emerged from the pandemic, consumers spent more time socialising outside the home, which meant…
Despite facing economic challenges such as inflationary pressures, beauty and personal care in Pakistan witnessed robust growth in 2023. This growth was fuelled by resilient consumer spending driven by a heightened awareness of health and wellness.…
In 2023, beauty and personal care in Laos has rebounded from the pandemic-related constraints, driven by increased consumer engagement in pre pandemic routines. This resurgence has notably boosted the demand for colour cosmetics and men’s grooming.…
Beauty and personal care in Indonesia registered positive growth in both volume and current value terms in 2023,. As the country emerged from the pandemic, consumers spent more time outside the home, which meant that they were more likely to use…
As beauty and personal care in Cambodia expands, the new government aims to guarantee safety, quality and labelling standards. Regulatory standards that protect consumers and offer transparency are underway. Consumers can access a wider range: skin…
Beauty and personal care volume sales stagnated in Bangladesh in 2023, while sales rose strongly in current value terms. This situation resulted from a marked rise in prices and challenging economic conditions, which led to consumers reducing the…
In 2023, bar soap continued to account for the vast majority of value sales in bath and shower in Pakistan, though liquid soap registered the highest current value growth. Bar soap’s popularity is due to its affordable pricing and also due to its…
The market for bath and shower products in Indonesia saw relatively modest growth in current value terms in 2023. Compared to other areas of beauty and personal care, the category is relatively mature, with limited scope for increased usage. Many of…
The demand for baby toiletries, encompassing shampoos, soaps, and lotions, experienced a notable surge in both retail volume and value sales in Pakistan in 2023. This growth trajectory was propelled by an augmented consumer consciousness regarding…
Despite a declining birth rate, baby and child-specific products in Indonesia saw healthy growth in current value terms in 2023, continuing the trend of the previous year. This stemmed partly from improved economic conditions, which translated into a…
Sun care turned in a positive performance in Malaysia in 2023, with strong sales seen in volume and current value terms, driving mainly by growth in sun protection which was boosted by the boom in inbound tourism. Mass sun protection products from…
In 2023, sun care recorded another year of solid growth in volume and current value terms. Baby and child-specific sun care was a key area of growth reflecting the positive birth rates in 2020 and parent’s increasing attention to the quality of sun…
Anti-agers continued to thrive in Malaysia in 2023, driving overall growth and development for skin care and leading growth within the category in both volume and current value terms. Anti-agers benefits from regular and frequent new and innovative…
While skin care in Kazakhstan saw moderate sales volume growth in 2023, its full potential was hampered by supply chain disruptions and raw material shortages. These challenges forced some consumers to switch from premium to more affordable brands,…
Premium beauty and personal care continued to flourish in Malaysia in 2023, with the fuller return to in-person and the increase in inbound tourism helping to fuel growth. Premium skin care was one of the top performers as sales rose rapidly, thanks…
Premium beauty and personal care market in Kazakhstan experienced a significant resurgence in 2023, fuelled by a confluence of economic and consumer behaviour trends. Geopolitical shifts on the world stage have resulted in an influx of investments…
Oral care in Malaysia continued to see growth and development in 2023. Value growth was in part driven by the preventive health trend and in part by premiumisation. Malaysians continued to maintain basic personal hygiene routines, supporting further…
Oral care in Kazakhstan in 2023 presented a mixed picture, marked by supply chain disruptions and a growing consumer shift towards premium products. Despite experiencing overall value growth in 2023, oral care faced challenges due to interruptions in…
Men’s grooming in Malaysia registered strong growth in current value terms in 2023, with volume sales also on the up. This was driven in large part the greater attention men are paying to their appearance and overall wellbeing, particularly in the…
Following the slump caused by pandemic restrictions, men's grooming in Kazakhstan has witnessed a strong comeback in 2023. The return to social and professional life has fuelled a renewed interest in personal appearance. Men are increasingly…
Mass skin care in Malaysia posted strong growth in 2023, with current value sales rising at a robust rate. Development and innovation were often centred around breakthrough ingredients claimed to provide superior efficacy, such as glutathione,…
Mass beauty and personal care in Kazakhstan underwent a transformation in 2023, driven by evolving consumer preferences and a dynamic market landscape. While established international players like L'Oréal, Beiersdorf, and Mary Kay retain significant…
The Malaysian hair care market continued to benefit from the post-pandemic return to previous patterns and habits in 2023. The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting lockdowns and home seclusion promoted a change in the hair care routines of many…
2023 saw a significant rise in hair care product prices in Kazakhstan due to increased raw material and logistics costs. Interestingly, this has not significantly impacted consumer demand. With the lifting of COVID restrictions, personal appearance…
Fragrances in Malaysia saw rapid and robust volume and current value growth in 2023. During the pandemic years many players within premium fragrances focused on their existing product lines, with the lack of demand discouraging investment in new…
Fragrances in Kazakhstan witnessed a shift towards premium fragrances in 2023. This product area experienced the fastest growth in both volume and value terms during the year. This trend can be attributed to several factors, including a younger,…
Depilatories remained a highly consolidated category in Malaysia in 2023. Reckitt Benckiser continued to dominate hair removers/bleaches with its brand Veet, with the brand still gaining value share, while Procter & Gamble maintained its dominant…
While depilatories in Kazakhstan continued to show value growth in 2023, it was at a more moderate pace compared to 2022, when significant price increases due to supply chain disruptions were observed. This stabilisation reflects a recalibration of…
Deodorant sprays posted the most dynamic growth within deodorants in Malaysia in 2023, rising fastest in both volume and current value terms as the format gained greater appeal among local consumers. Many brands of deodorant sprays have been…
Deodorants in Kazakhstan witnessed steady growth in volume terms in 2023. This can be attributed to active promotion by manufacturers and an expanding consumer base. The influx of immigrants into the country has contributed to this rise. Despite…
Colour cosmetics turned in a positive performance in Malaysia in 2023, with volume and current value sales rising robustly. Premium colour cosmetics enjoyed strong growth thanks to the fuller return of shoppers to store-based outlets, which has…
With COVID-19 related restrictions lifted, the colour cosmetics category witnessed renewed saturation in Kazakhstan in 2023. Product ranges are returning to pre-pandemic levels, reflecting a strong consumer desire after a period of limited choice.…
Beauty and personal care in Malaysia continued to rise in 2023, still benefiting from 2022’s lifted restrictions reopened borders. The continued return of tourism and resumption of in-person work and study, as well as increased socialising, had a…
Global geopolitical events in 2023 spurred a shift in investments, with a portion of funds from large companies flowing from Russia to Kazakhstan. This influx of immigrants, businesses that were relocated, and newly recruited personnel bolstered…
Post-pandemic, hand sanitisers continued to see slowed growth within bath and shower in Malaysia in 2023, with a particularly sharp drop in demand from commercial players. Many consumers have turned to liquid soap as its products are generally more…
Bath and shower in Kazakhstan underwent a transformation in 2023. Two key factors drove the rise of liquid soap among consumers in Kazakhstan. First, there has been a growing focus on hygiene, with some consumers believing liquid soap offers a more…
Baby and child-specific products in Malaysia saw growth in 2023 propelled by the accelerating trend towards natural and clean products, as parents sought to avoid ingredients perceived to be potentially harmful to children’s health. Examples of…
Baby and child-specific products in Kazakhstan is experiencing a surge in 2023, driven by a confluence of factors. A rise in the national birth rate is fuelling strong growth in sales volume. Coupled with this demographic shift is a growing awareness…
In 2023, sun care in Taiwan recorded strong retail value growth and positive volume growth in all areas. With the popularity of healthy lifestyles and outdoor activities rising and a boost in outings and travelling following COVID-19, the demand for…
Sun care in Azerbaijan registered both healthy constant value and volume growth in 2023. Inflation eased, especially at the end of the year, and this supported volume sales. In addition, supply issues arising from the war in Ukraine were resolved and…
In 2023, skin care in Taiwan recorded positive retail value growth, with the majority of products recording positive volume sales. Dermocosmetics brands on the landscape have been actively educating consumers on specific ingredients, with brands…
Skin care in Azerbaijan registered moderate constant value and volume growth, as supply disruptions caused by the war in Ukraine were for the most part ironed out. Also, inflation eased, particularly later the year. That being said, consumers were…
In 2023, Taiwan's premium beauty and personal care recorded positive retail growth, above mass market goods. Trends in premium sales were aligned to mass market trends, with growth strongest in premium colour cosmetics and fragrances. Much of this…
With inflation easing in 2023, premium beauty and personal care in Azerbaijan performed well in 2023, registering higher value growth than mass. That being said, mass still accounted for significantly more value sales. Fragrances are the most popular…
In 2023, oral care in Taiwan recorded positive retail value growth, while retail volume remained positive in all areas, driven by denture care. Raised awareness of all oral care products has aided growth, with medical experts providing educational…
Oral care was the strongest performer in terms of value and volume growth among beauty and personal care products in Azerbaijan in 2023. The essentialness of oral care supported growth, with toothpaste in particular performing strongly. Within…
In 2023, men’s grooming products in Taiwan registered positive retail value, with volume sales driven by fragrances and skin care. Korean and Japanese trends increasingly impact beauty and grooming preferences. Korean male celebrities usually have…
Men’s grooming registered moderate constant value and volume growth in Azerbaijan in 2023. While inflation was still an issue, it eased somewhat, particularly later in the year. In addition, any supply disruptions caused by the war in Ukraine were…
In 2023, mass beauty and personal care products in Taiwan recorded positive retail value growth, with lip and foundation products being best sellers. Following the removal of COVID-19 masks, consumers have been investing in lip products again,…