Market research on the beauty and personal care industry. Standar...
Market research on the beauty and personal care industry. Standardised and cross-comparable total market sizes, market share and share data, distribution and industry trends and category level information.
In 2023, retail price inflation had a strong impact on bath and shower in Belgium. Volume sales buckled amid weaker demand as consumers faced higher energy and heating costs, with many choosing to shower less frequently. In key categories such as…
Although volume sales continued to decline in bath and shower in France in 2023, slow current value growth was seen. This was driven by positive value performances across key categories, including body wash/shower gel, liquid soap, and intimate…
Bath and shower in 2023 saw PZ Cussons expand its Flamingo soap line in Kenya by introducing two new variants - Marula Oil and Honey, and Traditional Black Soap. The products are enriched with charcoal, cocoa butter, shea butter and marula oil,…
Bath and shower in Serbia experienced robust growth in 2023, propelled by a significant surge in retail value sales attributed to high price growth. This inflationary trend notably impacted shower gels, where consumers encountered a plethora of…
In 2023, bath and shower in Estonia recorded solid double-digit retail value growth, while retail volume growth was positive in body wash/shower gel, hand sanitisers, intimate washes, intimate wipes and liquid soap.
Bath and shower in Turkey experienced double-digit growth in 2023, This strong increase was largely due to inflationary pressures, however, as volume growth was more muted.
In 2023, bath and shower in Switzerland posted good retail current value growth. However, with only a slight increase in retail volume terms, retail current value growth owed most to inflationary pressure on the prices of products. Retail value…
Bath and shower, as a product area as a whole, faces challenges due to its high degree of maturity and commodification. This translates to declining volume sales. However, a silver lining exists in the form of a strong premiumisation trend and…
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 sales remained in a slump in Spain in 2023, in both value and volume terms. That said, this still-negative performance is still an improvement on the previous year and there are signs of gradual recovery noted for over the coming…
In 2023, many categories within the bath and shower product area witnessed stagnant or moderately declining volume sales in Finland. This trend reflects consumers' immediate inclination towards cost-saving measures when faced with economic…
2023 was a slightly better year for the bath and shower category in Latvia. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, demand for soap has remained robust with many consumers continuing the habit of frequent hand washing. That being said, the ongoing…
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,…
Bath and shower saw rising volume and current value sales in Thailand in 2023. Brands active in the category have sharpened their focus on innovations designed to help them rebrand, so that they can differentiate themselves and refresh their…
Competition is intense among grocery retailers and drugstores in Slovakia. However, with an increasing number of discounters being established in the country these players are increasing value share. Lidl reached a total of 153 stores in 2023, which…
Bath and shower exhibited robust growth in 2023, primarily driven by price escalations as volumes lagged due to consumer retrenchment amidst inflationary pressures and premiumisation. Categories such as liquid soap, considered household staples,…
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…
In 2023, sales in bath and shower in Lithuania showcased strong results, with double-digit retail value growth.
Bath and shower saw significant current value growth in Egypt in 2023, with demand remaining strong in the midst of challenging economic conditions and rising prices, as many products in the category are considered essential. The bath and shower…
In 2023, growth in the largest subcategory in beauty and personal care in Greece, body wash/shower gel, was driven by price increases and tourism. Private label registered brand share growth owing to the tightening of household budgets.