Asia Pacific

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…

In 2023, overall skin care saw only low current value growth in South Korea. However, while mass skin care experienced solid growth, premium skin care recorded a second consecutive year of decline. Mass brands exhibited rapid development in terms of…

In Singapore, skin care saw continued current value growth in 2023, with facial care remaining the largest category and the primary growth driver. Growth was underpinned by several factors, including escalating concerns regarding beauty, health, and…

Skin care in Pakistan experienced robust growth in 2023, driven by a combination of factors including population expansion and the increasing participation of women in the workforce. With more women joining the workforce, there is a parallel rise in…

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,…

In 2023, skin care continued to see current value growth in Japan due to the ongoing increase in awareness of self-care. In addition, from April 2023, all travellers entering Japan on direct flights from China were no longer required to present a…

Skin care in Indonesia registered a healthy performance in both volume and current value terms in 2023, underpinned by a high level of interest among younger generations. Facial skin care represented by far the largest product area, and as such,…

People are becoming increasingly keen to care for their skin as they become more aware of the negative effects that pollution, stress, and lifestyle choices can have on skin health. Consumers in India are therefore increasingly turning to functional…

Beauty and personal care in Hong Kong greatly relies on tourism expenditure as a significant contributor to sales, representing at least 20% share pre-pandemic. The recovery of the tourism industry has played a crucial role in revitalising demand,…

In 2023, despite the end of the zero-COVID policy, skin care in China did not witness the anticipated strong rebound, but instead experienced a modest recovery in the low single digits in current value terms, with actual value sales remaining lower…

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…

Premium beauty and personal care in Vietnam saw current value growth driven by several factors in 2023. Rising income levels and an ageing population has meant that more Vietnamese consumers are now earmarking a greater proportion of their budgets…

Premium beauty and personal care products faced significant affordability challenges for a considerable number of consumers in Uzbekistan in 2023, particularly among the majority residing in major cities like the capital, Tashkent. This affordability…

Premium beauty and personal care products in the Philippines continued to see solid growth in current value terms in 2023. This was due in a large part to the return of consumers to their physical workplaces and an increase in social engagements,…

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, 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…

Premium beauty and personal care maintained solid but slowing current value growth in South Korea in 2023. Within premium beauty and personal care, fragrances, BB/CC creams, hand care, and lipstick demonstrated robust growth, amongst others. These…

In Singapore, premium beauty and personal care maintained solid current value growth in 2023, with premium fragrances and premium skin care standing out as the primary drivers of actual value growth, and remaining the largest categories overall. This…

In 2023, consumer spending on premium beauty and personal care products in Pakistan continued its upward trajectory, buoyed by shifting beauty trends. Despite inflationary pressures, affluent consumers demonstrated a penchant for quality and indulged…