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, Kuwait's beauty and personal care sector is flourishing amidst global economic unpredictability, upheld by the nation's stable low inflation rate. With robust demand driven by population growth and economic expansion, opportunities abound…
Beauty and personal care in Kenya grew in 2023, though volume sales slowed compared to previous review period years. The industry has witnessed a rise in internet-based enterprises offering diverse beauty and personal care treatments and items online…
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…
In 2023, Jordan's beauty and personal care industry has witnessed a decline, attributed to various financial factors. The emergence of a preference for local brands, offering more affordable options compared to international counterparts, contributed…
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 Italy saw high single-digit growth in current value terms in 2023, with sales favoured by being a year without major disruptions, with 2022 being affected by various negative events. These included the prohibition of…
The beauty and personal care market remained relatively stable in Israel in 2023. While there were no dramatic upheavals, the market felt the impact of the rising cost of living, with a stronger shift towards mass products in most categories. In…
In 2023, Ireland's beauty and personal care landscape was influenced by high inflation rates, with economic uncertainty shaping consumer spending. Consumers focused on essential items in response to declining disposable incomes, leading to a fall in…
All players in beauty and personal care in Iraq faced challenges in 2023 as financial instability, limitations on foreign exchange and the revaluation of the dinar fuelled price inflation. This supports informality in the market despite the shift…
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…
Hungary's beauty and personal care market witnessed several notable trends in 2023 with these reflecting evolving consumer preferences and demographic shifts. First, the ageing population played a significant role, driving demand for specialised…
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…
In 2023, beauty and personal care in Honduras continued to recover from the impact recorded in previous years of the pandemic. However rising inflation, exacerbated by the market’s high dependence on imports, and high unemployment led to consumer…
Beauty and personal care in Guatemala continued to feel the impact of price rises in 2023, though to a lesser extent than in the previous year. High inflation persisted, with product cost remining decisive in purchasing decisions for the majority of…
High inflation and its subsequent impact on local consumers’ disposable income significantly impacted purchasing habits and brand developments across beauty and personal care in Greece in 2023.
In 2023, global inflation rates are causing prices to rise, affecting consumers’ consumption habits. Meanwhile, more modern attitudes towards personal grooming and rising exposure to global style and fashion trends due to widening internet access are…
Beauty and personal care experienced dynamic current value growth in Germany in 2022, with sales rebounding, and indeed far exceeding, the 2019 level. This was partly driven by soaring inflation, which resulted in strong price rises for consumer…
It was a positive trading year for beauty and personal care in Georgia in 2023. Inflation decreased significantly and resulted in both healthy constant value and moderate volume growth. Population growth also supported the increased volume sales,…
Beauty and personal care in France saw positive current value growth in 2023, mainly driven by rising prices due to ongoing inflation in the country, which pushed up costs and prices, therefore supporting value growth. Although value sales recovered…
In 2023, beauty and personal care in Finland witnessed overall positive value growth, albeit largely attributed to inflation-driven price increases. This trend was particularly notable in categories such as bath and shower, deodorants, and…
Beauty and personal care continued to develop in 2022 as population growth, urbanisation and rising incomes due to economic development expanded the core consumer base in most categories. However, most local people demand only the absolute basics…
In 2023, the beauty and personal care landscape in Estonia recorded positive retail value growth, somewhat driven by increased price points. However, inflation was not as high as in 2022, which led retail volume growth in areas such as skin care,…
Despite ongoing inflationary pressures, sales of beauty and personal care in El Salvador in 2023 continued to grow. Products such as shampoo and toothpaste benefited from regular usage and more dynamic promotions, while pack sizes polarised between…
Beauty and personal care witnessed a decline in volume sales in Egypt in 2023 and a substantial increase in value terms due to a considerable rise in prices. In a harsh economic environment, with inflation exceeding 35% in 2023, and no government…
The current socioeconomic situation in Ecuador is becoming more challenging and complex for consumers and fmcg companies alike, with 2023 witnessing political instability and a deterioration of the security situation in the country. All of these…
In 2023, beauty and personal care in the Dominican Republic witnessed steady retail volume growth despite the relatively weak economy and high Inflation. Although the rate of inflation fell in 2023 compared to the previous two years, the overall…
Beauty and personal care in Denmark witnessed a mild improvement in current value growth during 2023. Although the Danish economy is doing well compared to many other European countries in terms of low unemployment and declining inflation, inflation…
The ongoing effects of the War in Ukraine continued to have a negative effect on the Croatian economy throughout 2023. Exports to Russia, Belarus and Ukraine were on hold throughout the year, while consumer spending remained under pressure across…
Rising living standards in Côte d'Ivoire have boosted demand for beauty and personal care products, leading to positive growth in 2023. Bath and shower, deodorants, fragrances, hair care, cosmetics, and skin care are particularly popular. Factors…
Beauty and personal care in Costa Rica recorded a slowdown in total current value sales growth in 2023, but saw total volume sales rebound at an impressive pace following a marginal decline in 2022. These results reflected a rapid reduction in…
Beauty and personal care experienced strong total current value growth in Colombia in 2023, partly driven by soaring inflation (9.28% in 2023 according to the DANE - The National Administrative Department of Statistics), which resulted in strong…
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…
During 2022, despite maintaining slight current value growth, Chile experienced a sharp decline in retail volume demand in beauty and personal care, due to an inflation rate not seen in a decade. This made consumers much more cautious about their…
In 2023, beauty and personal care continued its growth trajectory following a robust recovery in the previous year. Fragrances, colour cosmetics, and skin care led in terms of value sales as Canadians sought out "affordable luxuries" to boost their…
The beauty and personal care market in Cameroon has great economic potential. However, some sectors, such as colour cosmetics are still heavily characterised by imported products. Imports of colour cosmetics and skin care products in volume terms…
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…
In 2023, beauty and personal care in Bulgaria performed noticeably better than in 2022. The relatively high inflation, especially in the first half of the year, led to significant growth in current value terms, with double-digit increases across most…
The year 2022 was marked by the complete resumption of in-person activities after the pandemic in Brazil. Offline classes resumed, and hybrid/in-person work arrangements were implemented; along with other activities outside the home this created a…
In 2023, beauty and personal care in Bosnia and Herzegovina achieved strong current value growth primarily as a result of rising unit prices. Inflation remained high even though it had slowed relative to 2022. Consumer demand was relatively unchanged…
It was a subdued picture for beauty and personal care in Bolivia in 2023. While Bolivia has managed to protect itself to a large extent from inflation by continuing to have a fixed exchange rate against the dollar, there were challenges for the…
Inflation remained a pressing issue for Belgian consumers in 2023 with economic uncertainty and financial anxiety exacerbated by high heating and energy costs. As consumer purchasing power declined, retail volume sales of beauty and personal care…
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…
Overall, beauty and personal care continued to recover from the effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Beauty and personal care was shaped by the return of the demand for most types of beauty and personal care, in particular for products that…
Despite facing significant cost-of-living pressures in 2023, beauty and personal care in Australia exhibited resilience amid economic challenges. This resilience was particularly evident in the premium segment, which recorded strong growth despite a…
Beauty and personal care in Asia Pacific has had a couple of tough years recently due to the pandemic. The first was 2020, when a number of countries in the region recorded declining sales with the emergence of the virus. The second was 2022, when…
In 2023, Argentina's beauty and personal care industry continued to experience numerous challenges, shaping results. Argentina has experienced a double-digit rate of inflation since 2007, which became a triple rate in 2023, making the inflation rate…
In 2024, beauty and personal care in Angola is facing continued price increases for imported items like fragrances and colour cosmetics due to currency fluctuations and transport costs. Conversely, domestically produced skin and hair products…
Overall volume sales growth for beauty and personal care in Algeria in 2023 was modest and unchanged on 2022, while growth in total current value sales was down slightly on the previous year. This was mainly due to stubbornly high inflation fuelled…