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.
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…
Volume growth in bath and shower is slowing down in India, due to the already high penetration of the dominant category, bar soap. Brands are focusing on ingredient-led launches to develop and expand their premium bar soap portfolios in a bid to…
In 2023, demand for bath and shower in Hong Kong remained stable and above 2019 volume levels. The pandemic prompted individuals to re-evaluate their lifestyles, leading to the growing desire for a higher quality of life. Nowadays, they are focusing…
With the easing of pandemic restrictions, there remained heightened attention towards personal care and items such as bath and shower products. However, hoarding habits from the pandemic period led to continued stockpiles of such products, which…
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…
Bath and shower continued to grow in 2019, driven by body wash/shower gel, liquid soap and intimate washes, with bar soap recording stagnating sales. However, bar soap and, in particular, liquid soap have seen sales driven by frequent handwashing…