Beauty and Personal Care in Kenya
Beauty and personal care in 2023: The big picture
What next for beauty and personal care?
Table 1 Sales of Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 2 Sales of Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 3 GBO Company Shares of Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 4 NBO Company Shares of Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 5 LBN Brand Shares of Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 6 Penetration of Private Label in Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value 2018-2023
Table 7 Distribution of Beauty and Personal Care by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 8 Distribution of Beauty and Personal Care by Format and Category: % Value 2023
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Summary 1 Research Sources
Baby and Child-Specific Products in Kenya
Johnson &Johnson sued over sale of baby powder in Kenya, while consumers shift towards multifunctionality
Nice and Lovely East Africa introduces Nice& Lovely baby naturals.
Royal Converters launches Hanan Flushable baby wipes in top-performing subcategory
Slow growth forecast for baby and child-specific products in the face of strict regulations
Market expansion in line with population increase provides potential for future growth
Nappy (diaper) rash treatments faces further struggle
Table 11 Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 12 Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 13 Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2018-2023
Table 14 NBO Company Shares of Baby and Child-specific Products: % Value 2019-2023
Table 15 LBN Brand Shares of Baby and Child-specific Products: % Value 2020-2023
Table 16 LBN Brand Shares of Baby and Child-specific Sun Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 17 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Baby and Child-specific Products: % Value 2020-2023
Table 18 Forecast Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 19 Forecast Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 20 Forecast Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2023-2028
Bath and Shower in Kenya
Cussons adds two new variants to Flamingo soap line, while concerns rise regarding product ingredients
Bidco Africa ventures into e-commerce with a new online shop and Pwani Oil launches new chocolate soap
Players innovate in line with current trends
Growing demand for plant-based ingredients, essential oils and locally sourced materials
Multifunctional trend will accelerate during forecast period while consumers continue to shift towards local offerings
Improved household sanitation to impact on growth and development
Table 21 Sales of Bath and Shower by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 22 Sales of Bath and Shower by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 23 Sales of Bath and Shower by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2018-2023
Table 24 NBO Company Shares of Bath and Shower: % Value 2019-2023
Table 25 LBN Brand Shares of Bath and Shower: % Value 2020-2023
Table 26 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Bath and Shower: % Value 2020-2023
Table 27 Forecast Sales of Bath and Shower by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 28 Forecast Sales of Bath and Shower by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Bath and Shower by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2023-2028
Colour Cosmetics in Kenya
E-commerce continues to rise in colour cosmetics in 20233
Maybelline New York engages social media influencers to push the brand, as lip products gains ground
Colour cosmetics is home to counterfeit brands
Generation Z as driving force for innovation
Rising incomes will support sales in colour cosmetics
Rising interest in personal appearance to support category development, as the digital shift continues
Table 30 Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 31 Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 32 Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2018-2023
Table 33 NBO Company Shares of Colour Cosmetics: % Value 2019-2023
Table 34 LBN Brand Shares of Colour Cosmetics: % Value 2020-2023
Table 35 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Colour Cosmetics: % Value 2020-2023
Table 36 Forecast Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 37 Forecast Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 38 Forecast Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2023-2028
Deodorants in Kenya
Rising incomes and persistent urbanisation fuel positive growth in deodorants
Deodorant sticks faces pricing challenges amid growing demand
Beiersdorf maintains overall lead in 2023
Improved incomes and an expanding population will support future growth for deodorants in Kenya
Roll-ons to remain popular choice
Shift to natural deodorants likely to stunt category growth while e-commerce expands
Table 39 Sales of Deodorants by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 40 Sales of Deodorants by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 41 Sales of Deodorants by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2018-2023
Table 42 NBO Company Shares of Deodorants: % Value 2019-2023
Table 43 LBN Brand Shares of Deodorants: % Value 2020-2023
Table 44 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Deodorants: % Value 2020-2023
Table 45 Forecast Sales of Deodorants by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 46 Forecast Sales of Deodorants by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 47 Forecast Sales of Deodorants by Premium Vs Mass: % Value 2023-2028
Depilatories in Kenya
Shifting preferences towards safer alternatives
Increased incomes drive growth
Veet maintains market lead
Bleaches yet to gain traction, and consumers to continue to shift towards safe ingredients
Penetration of laser hair removal to negatively impact category growth
Hair removers remain preferred
Table 48 Sales of Depilatories by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 49 Sales of Depilatories by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 50 NBO Company Shares of Depilatories: % Value 2019-2023
Table 51 LBN Brand Shares of Depilatories: % Value 2020-2023
Table 52 Forecast Sales of Depilatories by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 53 Forecast Sales of Depilatories by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Fragrances in Kenya
Mass fragrances outpaces premium alternatives
Arabian scents gain further ground and men show more interest in fragrances
Inflation negatively impacts sales, and refill stations expand
Premium fragrances to remain resilient
Counterfeit fragrances restrict overall growth
Signature fragrances set to become more widespread
Table 54 Sales of Fragrances by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 55 Sales of Fragrances by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 56 NBO Company Shares of Fragrances: % Value 2019-2023
Table 57 LBN Brand Shares of Fragrances: % Value 2020-2023
Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Men's Fragrances: % Value 2020-2023
Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Women's Fragrances: % Value 2020-2023
Table 60 Forecast Sales of Fragrances by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 61 Forecast Sales of Fragrances by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Hair Care in Kenya
Consumers shift towards chemical-free options boasting natural ingredients
Design Essentials launches innovative new product
L’Oréal invests in new education programmes and product expansion
Salon professional hair care to benefit from continued urbanisation
Health-conscious consumers to drive demand for natural ingredients as digitalisation trends continue apace
Premium hair care holds potential for growth
Table 62 Sales of Hair Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 63 Sales of Hair Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 64 Sales of Hair Care by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2018-2023
Table 65 NBO Company Shares of Hair Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 66 LBN Brand Shares of Hair Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 67 NBO Company Shares of Salon Professional Hair Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 68 LBN Brand Shares of Salon Professional Hair Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 69 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Hair Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 70 Forecast Sales of Hair Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 71 Forecast Sales of Hair Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 72 Forecast Sales of Hair Care by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2023-2028
Men's Grooming in Kenya
Kenyan men increasingly prioritise grooming and self-care
PZ Cussons appoints Nameless as brand ambassador for Imperial Leather, and Hasbah maintains leaderships
Skin care drives interest in men’s grooming
Innovation informed by evolving needs and preferences
Budget-friendly brands will remain preferred choice for many consumers
Shift from premium razors to spark demand for more affordable grooming solutions
Table 73 Sales of Men’s Grooming by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 74 Sales of Men’s Grooming by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 75 Sales of Men's Razors and Blades by Type: % Value Breakdown 2020-2023
Table 76 Sales of Men's Skin Care by Type: % Value Breakdown 2020-2023
Table 77 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Grooming: % Value 2019-2023
Table 78 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Grooming: % Value 2020-2023
Table 79 LBN Brand Shares of Men's Razors and Blades: % Value 2020-2023
Table 80 Forecast Sales of Men’s Grooming by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 81 Forecast Sales of Men’s Grooming by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Oral Care in Kenya
New Kenyan-made oral hygiene products introduced in 2023
Players use promotions to woo price-sensitive consumers
Dental floss yet to gain traction despite rising interest in oral care
Mouthwashes/dental rinses will struggle to gain traction
Electric toothbrushes appeal to urban dwellers while increased adoption of manual toothbrushes drives sales in rural Kenya
Improving lifestyles and consumer spending power to support future sales
Table 82 Sales of Oral Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 83 Sales of Oral Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 84 Sales of Toothbrushes by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 85 Sales of Toothbrushes by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 86 Sales of Toothpaste by Type: % Value Breakdown 2019-2023
Table 87 NBO Company Shares of Oral Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 88 LBN Brand Shares of Oral Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 89 Forecast Sales of Oral Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 90 Forecast Sales of Oral Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 91 Forecast Sales of Toothbrushes by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 92 Forecast Sales of Toothbrushes by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Skin Care in Kenya
Garnier rolls out green beauty products in Kenya.
CeraVe introduces affordable acne skin care variant, Nivea launches new line, and young consumers drive demand for premium options
The move is particularly significant given the high prevalence of acne in Kenya.
Vaseline employs Joy Kendi as its brand ambassador, Nice & Lovely launches stretch mark oil, and Haco introduces new lotion
Snail slime skin care products take shape while niche brands continue to emerge
Personalisation trend set to expand while e-commerce continues to rise
Sustainability and K-beauty trends will accelerate during forecast period
Table 93 Sales of Skin Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 94 Sales of Skin Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 95 NBO Company Shares of Skin Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 96 LBN Brand Shares of Skin Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 97 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Skin Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 98 Forecast Sales of Skin Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 99 Forecast Sales of Skin Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Sun Care in Kenya
Rising awareness drives development in sun care in Kenya
Social media supports sales in sun protection
Social media drives demand for higher-priced options
More brands set to leverage social media marketing during forecast period
Low-income consumers unable to afford sun care, while supermarkets will remain strongest distribution channel
Mid- and high-income consumers will support demand for premium variants
Table 100 Sales of Sun Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 101 Sales of Sun Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 102 Sales of Sun Care by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2018-2023
Table 103 NBO Company Shares of Sun Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 104 LBN Brand Shares of Sun Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 105 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Adult Sun Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 106 Forecast Sales of Sun Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 107 Forecast Sales of Sun Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Premium Beauty and Personal Care in Kenya
Inflation undermines sales in premium segments as consumers face squeezed budgets
Premium beauty remains resilient among mid-to-high-income consumers despite wider economic challenges
Counterfeit products remain problematic
Greater interest in premium skin care offers future growth potential
Improved lifestyles and incomes to drive demand
Experience-driven luxury will become more prevalent in premium segments
Table 108 Sales of Premium Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 109 Sales of Premium Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 110 NBO Company Shares of Premium Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 111 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 112 Forecast Sales of Premium Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 113 Forecast Sales of Premium Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Mass Beauty and Personal Care in Kenya
Demand driven by low-middle income consumers
Multifunctional variants gain traction
Inflationary pressures support sales in local, low-cost options
Demand for mass products to continue during forecast period
Aggressive marketing as a key strategy
Low-cost options to expand across category
Table 114 Sales of Mass Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 115 Sales of Mass Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 116 NBO Company Shares of Mass Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 117 LBN Brand Shares of Mass Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 118 Forecast Sales of Mass Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 119 Forecast Sales of Mass Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028