Beauty and Personal Care

Sales of mass beauty and personal care in South Africa continued to rise in 2023, with many consumers struggling with the cost of living. Cash-strapped consumers became stricter with their budgets, and reduced their shopping list for their beauty and…

In 2023, mass beauty and personal care in Nigeria derived some traction from consumer incomes being impacted strongly in a weak economy. In general, consumers sought cheaper brands, especially for perceived essential categories like skin care. Mass…

Mass fragrances registered a particularly strong performance as sales rebounded robustly over the course of 2022. The main driver of growth in the category is that many consumers are reverting to their pre-pandemic lifestyle habits and this has meant…

Mass beauty and personal care in Kenya in 2023 saw demand driven largely by low- and mid-income consumers. Mass products’ relative affordability held high appeal given high inflation across 2022 and 2023, with budget-conscious consumers seeking out…

Mass beauty and personal care saw double-digit current value growth in Egypt in 2023 driven by the hard economic situation and the high rate of inflation, which reached more than 35%. The marked rise in prices, and lack of governmental control over…

The “Made in Cameroon” logo, one which started in the food industry, has rapidly gained traction and spread across other industries including beauty and personal care. As the Cameroonian government touted its import substitution policy in order to…

The mass segment remained dominant in beauty and personal care in Algeria in 2023, and continued to see total current value and volume sales increase at robust rates. This performance was underpinned by favourable demographic trends, rising…

Due to the economic crisis, the parallel market and smuggled products are increasing in Tunisia. One of the categories that is most affected by the presence of illicit trade is salon professional hair care. In 2022, the number of products illegally…

There was a strong emphasis on natural ingredients within hair care in South Africa towards the end of the review period. An increasing number of consumers have moved away from potentially harmful chemicals in their hair care products and are…

A number of categories of hair care in Nigeria remain essential for local consumers. However, poor economic conditions led to a weak performance in 2023. Retail volume sales for all categories declined, while retail current value sales increased only…

Hair care registered a positive performance in 2022 as consumers paid more attention to their appearance during the post-pandemic era. Both women and men are paying increasing attention to maintaining their look as socialising outside of the home…

Hair care in Kenya was home to the same trend towards naturalness found elsewhere in beauty and personal care in 2023. The increasing consumer demand for natural hair care products, and healthier, chemical-free lifestyles in general, is driving…

Hair care saw current value growth in Egypt in 2023. The category witnessed declining volumes and significant increases in value due to a considerable increase in its prices, which rose by more than 40%. These prices increased for several reasons,…

Hair breakages and scalp issues are some of the leading hair problems in Cameroon, which is why demand for conditioners and shampoos is on a growth trajectory. For scalp issues, dandruff is the main problem with the hot tropical climate in the…

Hair care was one of the better performing areas of the Algerian beauty and personal care market in 2023, in that total volume and current value growth rates were up slightly on 2022. This was mainly due to robust demand for standard shampoos and…

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021, sales of fragrances recorded steep declines in volume and stagnation in value terms. Government restrictions limited all social interactions and enforced considerable time at home. Given…

Despite recording a positive performance in 2023, demand for fragrances in South Africa remained below pre-pandemic levels. This is because many local consumers continued to face economic pressures and prioritised essential beauty and personal care…

The weak economy negatively affected the demand for fragrances in Nigeria in 2023. The depreciated local currency and high inflation forced high import costs and double-digit declines in retail volume sales of fragrances, with consumer purchasing…

The economic crisis that Morocco continues to face had a significant negative impact on demand for fragrances over the course of 2022 as consumers curbed all non-essential spending amidst high inflation and a significant increase in the cost of…

Fragrances in Kenya recorded steady, though low, volume growth in 2023, with sales supported by heightened consumer awareness of grooming, as well as by increased incomes. However, inflation has led local consumers to shift from premium to…