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 Singapore, where the tropical climate often leads to high humidity, the use of deodorants has become a necessity for many. In 2023, deodorants experienced robust current value growth in Singapore, in the high single digits, finally retuning the…
Deodorant sprays continued to account for the majority of value sales, as sprays are readily available in stores throughout the country and it is easy to find different brands with various characteristics, odours, and unit prices. This trend reflects…
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…
Although sales of deodorants did not return to the pre-pandemic (2019) level in Japan in 2023, the category saw strong current value growth. The main reasons were that the opportunities for going out increased, the end of mask-wearing increased…
The market for deodorants in Indonesia saw a decline in current value terms in 2023, in contrast to the performance of the previous two years. Demand was restricted by the perception that prologued usage of such products could lead to irritation and…
The lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, the resumption of regular scheduled international flights, and the release of pent-up travel demand from the pandemic years led to a surge in travel trips in India in 2022, which in turn accelerated the growth of…
Due to lifestyles and habits, deodorants in Hong Kong remained relatively niche over the review period. However, there was an increase in demand for these personal hygiene products in 2023, driven by the shift towards more active lifestyles following…
In 2023, deodorants in China exhibited a modest recovery, after recording a decline in 2022 during the pandemic outbreaks, although sales did not return to the 2021 level. Leading players such as Nivea (Beiersdorf) and Unilever continued to face…
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, colour cosmetics in Vietnam benefitted from rising internet penetration and brands’ greater investment in their social media activities and engagement – especially short videos on TikTok. These endeavours have boosted the growth and…
Colour cosmetics in Uzbekistan witnessed a gradual recovery following the easing of quarantine restrictions in 2023. However, international companies faced significant hurdles due to geopolitical shifts and disruptions in the supply chain. While some…
Colour cosmetics in the Philippines saw dynamic growth in current value terms in 2023, continuing the trend of the previous year. Sales were boosted an increase in mobility, including the return of Filipinos to their physical offices and more…
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…
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…
Colour cosmetics maintained dynamic current value growth in South Korea in 2023, with both premium and mass colour cosmetics experiencing healthy growth, with high single-digit increases. Mass colour cosmetics grew slightly faster than premium,…
In 2023, colour cosmetics demonstrated robust current value growth in Singapore, sustaining its recovery trajectory with high single-digit growth, although sales were still unable to return to the pre-pandemic (2019) level. Notably, lip products…
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…
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.…
In 2023, colour cosmetics continued to grow strongly in Japan in current value terms, due to increased opportunities for trips outside the home and interpersonal communication following the COVID-19 reclassification, and the end of the habit of…
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…
In 2022, the return of social gatherings, coupled with an increased focus on multifunctional products, allowed colour cosmetics in India to witness healthy growth, which ultimately drove the category beyond the pre-pandemic level of value sales.…
Historically, tourism expenditure has played a substantial role in contributing to sales of colour cosmetics in Hong Kong, contributing to at least 30% share. The reopening of borders and the recovery of tourist consumption had a positive impact on…
After experiencing a significant current value decline in 2022, colour cosmetics in China witnessed a double-digit rebound in 2023, although it did not return to the level of sales seen in 2021. With the end of the zero-COVID policy, people’s lives…
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,…
Beauty and personal care in Vietnam in 2023 continued to benefit from the economy’s recovery. Though inflation was high early in the year, it did slow down. Vietnamese people generally maintain conservative monthly budgets and prioritise basic…
In 2023, beauty and personal care in Uzbekistan witnessed a remarkable rebound from the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as ongoing global geopolitical shifts, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The competitive landscape…
Beauty and personal care in the Philippines registered healthy growth in current value terms in 2023, continuing the trend of the previous year. Sales were boosted an increase in mobility, including the return of Filipinos to their physical offices…
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…
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…
Many categories of beauty and personal care saw a decline or stagnation in retail volume terms in 2023. Despite the easing of import restrictions the availability of some products and brands still remained limited. This coupled with high inflation…
Beauty and personal care maintained solid current value growth in South Korea in 2023. Mass beauty and personal care outpaced the growth rate of premium beauty and personal care in this year, although both saw growth. The upward standardisation of…
In Singapore, beauty and personal care maintained solid current value growth in 2023, with robust increases across all categories except depilatories, which has been witnessing a consistent slow decline over the past few years. This downturn can be…
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.…
Beauty and personal care players continued to adjust to shifting consumer habits and fluctuations in the economy in 2023 by launching smaller pack sizes and low-cost alternatives to fight inflation, marketing initiatives including price discounts,…
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…
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.…
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 continued to show a current value rebound after the pandemic decline in Japan in 2023. In 2023, Japan finally relaxed various restrictions related to COVID-19. First, the status of COVID-19 as an infectious disease, which was…
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…
At the start of 2022, India witnessed a third wave of COVID-19, but this was far less intense in terms of severity than prior waves of the pandemic, witnessed in 2021. In addition, the government rolled out vaccination for children aged 12-18 in…
In 2023, beauty and personal care in Hong Kong showed greater signs of recovery with moderate double-digit value growth. By early 2023, the government had fully reopened the city with a lifting of all pandemic-related restrictions. As a market that…
Seeing a partial rebound from decline in 2022, beauty and personal care in China achieved a low single-digit current value growth rate in 2023, but value sales did not return to the level seen in 2021. This was mainly due to the continuation of…
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…
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…
Vietnam’s bath and shower market enjoyed a positive performance in 2023. As income levels and living standards rose, local consumers increasingly prioritised the quality of their bath and shower experiences. They are now showing a pronounced…
Bath and shower in Uzbekistan continued to witness robust demand in 2023, spurred by heightened awareness of health maintenance amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Seen as essential items in everyday routines, these products experienced significant growth…
Sales of bath and shower products in the Philippines witnessed fairly modest growth in current value terms in 2023, following the normalisation of hygiene behaviours in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Consumers viewed these products as…