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, beauty and personal care in Thailand saw demand from local consumers reflect greater sophistication in taste and preferences. While Thais developed a heightened level of concern for health and hygiene when the COVID-19 pandemic was at its…
The upturn in demand for colour cosmetics witnessed in 2022 as a result of the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions continued apace in Thailand in 2023, when an almost complete return to school/work, social and travel norms triggered a massive growth…
Deodorants in Thailand witnessed steady and strong growth 2023, in terms of both volume and current value sales. This was largely due to the continued post-pandemic return to pre-pandemic patterns and habits, with local consumers once again becoming…
Depilatories in Thailand saw robust growth in 2023, with both volume and current value sales posting strong and steady rises. Growth was supported by fully resumed out-of-home work, study and activities, with Thais back to socialising and playing…
In 2023 growth in fragrances in Thailand was supported by the continued return to pre-pandemic lifestyles in terms of work, study and socialising outside the home. This increased interaction with others helped to push demand for fragrances in both…
Hair care in Thailand enjoyed strong growth in both volume and current value terms in 2023, thanks in large part to the enjoyment and interest Thai consumers have in pampering and styling their hair. Local consumers tend to have sophisticated at-home…
Mass beauty and personal care in Thailand recorded strong double-digit growth in 2023 in current value terms, with rises seen across all segments. Modern consumers are becoming more careful in choosing skin care products in line with health and…
2023 saw more Thai male consumers actively seeking out for-men products and putting more time into researching ingredients and benefits. Brands responded by striving to extend their portfolios to include male-specific variants as local men demanded…
Oral care in Thailand benefitted from improved consumer awareness in 2023. As was the case in other beauty and personal care categories, oral care also enjoyed new product innovation, primarily in toothpaste where local consumers are shifting towards…
In 2023, premium beauty and personal care in Thailand rose with double-digit growth rate in current value terms as local consumers continued to invest in their personal self-care routines. Mid-to-high- income consumers tend to allocate their beauty…
In 2023 skin care in Thailand remained focused on the skinimalism trend, whereby the aim is to use relatively few steps in short but efficient skin care routines. The most important steps for Thai consumers are those centred on cleansing,…
Sun Care in Thailand saw growth driven by local consumers using sun care at younger ages than previously, as well as by the expansion of category products promising additional benefits to sun protection. Light and ultra-light textures are strong…
Baby and child-specific products 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 2023, baby and child-specific products in Taiwan recorded positive retail value growth, while retail volume declined. The country suffers from a low birth rate, breaking new historical records of the lowest newborn babies in 2023. Consequently,…
Bath and shower 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, bath and shower in Taiwan recorded positive retail value growth, while retail volume sales declined in unessential areas during rising inflation. This included bath additives and body powder. Due to their essential natural and frequent use,…
Performance was positive for beauty and personal care in Azerbaijan in 2023. While inflation was still an issue, it eased somewhat, particularly later in the year. As such, beauty and personal care registered both moderate constant value and volume…
In 2023, the beauty and personal care market in Taiwan recorded solid retail value growth, driven by product innovations and rising consumer demand. Inflation was also a driver of retail value growth, remaining at 2% in Taiwan, leading the retail…
Colour cosmetics in Azerbaijan registered healthy constant value and moderate volume growth, as supply disruption caused by the war in Ukraine were for the most part ironed out. Also, inflation eased, particularly later the year. That being said,…
In 2023, colour cosmetics in Taiwan recorded positive retail value and volume growth, with lip products recording a standout performance. Following the lifting of facemask restrictions, consumers’ focus on makeup dramatically increased, with lipstick…
Deodorants in Azerbaijan registered modest constant value and volume growth, partly supported by continuing population growth. Inflation eased, particularly at the end of 2023, and this also supported volume growth. In addition, a hot summer also…
In 2023, deodorants in Taiwan recorded positive retail value growth as retail volume improved in all product areas. Summers in Taiwan are generally hot and humid, and deodorant is, therefore, a popular personal care product, with a variety of options…
Depilatories in Azerbaijan registered modest constant value and volume growth, partly supported by continuing population growth. Inflation eased, particularly at the end of 2023, and this also supported volume growth. Also, any supply problems as a…
In 2023, depilatories in Taiwan saw positive retail value sales, with the return to social activities encouraging
Fragrances 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…
In 2023, fragrances in Taiwan recorded double-digit retail value growth. Stricter regulations on flavours and fragrances and consumers' increasing focus on healthy and natural ingredients have increased the cost of manufacturing. Higher packaging…
Hair 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…
In 2023, hair care in Taiwan recorded positive retail value and volume growth, driven by salon professional hair care. The boundary between skin, health, and hair ingredients is increasingly blurring, with ingredients used in dietary supplements,…
Mass beauty and personal care still accounted for significantly more value sales than premium in Azerbaijan in 2023. However, its current value growth was lower. That being said, there was growth. Mass beauty and personal products are continually…
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,…
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, 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…
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, 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…
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, 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…
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, 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…
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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…