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.
Overall, depilatories saw strong current value growth in Egypt in 2023. Women’s razors and blades witnessed the best performance during the year due to the convenience provided by such products, which is becoming crucial in the context of fast-paced…
In 2023, depilatories in Estonia recorded positive retail value growth, with retail volume sales rising in hair removers/bleaches and women’s razors and blades. This was an improvement compared to the review period, with the warm weather in 2023…
Depilatories in Finland witnessed sluggish growth in 2023. Consumers, facing economic constraints, readily opted for private label or budget-friendly alternatives. This trend was particularly evident in the women's razor and blade area, where the…
Depilatories in France saw a minor current value decline and a more significant fall in volume terms in 2023, after positive performances the previous year. A number of factors contributed to this decline, most notably the value declines in sales of…
Depilatories in Georgia registered modest constant value and volume growth, partly supported by continuing population growth. In addition, inflation eased significantly and this also supported volume growth. Also, supply problems as a result of the…
In 2022, retail sales of depilatories saw an improved performance in current value terms compared with 2021. This was partly due to inflationary pressures, which increased unit prices and drove growth. At the same time, retail volume sales saw a…
A chronically declining category, hair removers and bleaches has seen an uptick in sales in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, and this increase can be attributed to increased willingness amongst consumers to socialise.
2023 saw depilatories rise in both volume and current value terms in 2023. During the pandemic and its lockdowns, local consumers spend more time at home and there was reduced need to remove body hair, undermining sales. Subsequently, and with the…
Following a decline in 2022, value sales of depilatories in Hong Kong returned to growth in 2023. With the lifting of social restrictions at the beginning of the year, consumers resumed activities outside of the home, such as swimming, travelling, or…
In an effort to present better value and attract sales some manufacturers increased their pack sizes, as seen with 10+4 Gilette Blue and 10+5 Wilkinson Sword. However, these large packs do not always present the best value with smaller packs of four…
In 2022, depilatories returned to current value growth, after declines in the previous two years in India. The major growth drivers in 2022 were increased concern about personal appearance, increased trips outside of the home, and a surge in travel.…
Depilatories remained an insignificant category in Indonesia at the end of the review period. Despite the fact that the removal of unwanted facial and body hair is standard for women in the country, consumers prefer to seek out professional…
Depilatories in Ireland in 2023 recorded a positive performance, with hair removers/bleaches and women's razors and blades showcasing positive retail volume and value growth. Poor economic indicators with shrinking disposable incomes and high…
Depilatories saw current value growth in Israel in 2023, though not as high a growth rate as other beauty and personal care categories. Laser hair removal is having a significant impact on the depilatories category. As more people get permanent hair…
Sales of depilatories saw a positive performance in both volume and current value terms in 2023. Demand for these products was sustained by consumers continuing to return to their more active lifestyles, following the end of the pandemic, with 2023…
Although in 2021 and 2022 depilatories in Japan showed a minor rebound from the pandemic-induced current value decline in 2020, sales did not go back to the 2019 (pre-pandemic) level, and a return to decline was seen in 2023. Depilatories has been…
While depilatories in Kazakhstan continued to show value growth in 2023, it was at a more moderate pace compared to 2022, when significant price increases due to supply chain disruptions were observed. This stabilisation reflects a recalibration of…
Depilatories in Kenya saw consumers shift away from traditional razors in 2023, with volume sales in women’s razors and blades continuing to decline. Concerns about cuts and injuries associated with mechanical hair removal methods have prompted a…
The return of normal lifestyles in Latvia following the COVID-19 pandemic restored growth in depilatories bringing about a solid recovery in volume sales in 2021 and 2022. Depilatories is a mature category with limited growth opportunities due to the…
Depilatories in 2023 showcased positive retail value growth in Lithuania, with volume growth rising in all areas.