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.
Sun care continued to grow in 2019, driven not only by its use in protecting consumers from the sun’s rays, but also as an aid to anti-ageing or helping to maintain a pale complexion. However, its performance in 2019 was hit by bad weather in some…
In the Voice of the Industry series, Euromonitor connects with industry professionals to explore trends and innovations. This report focuses on the beauty and personal care industry, drawing on a survey of 800 professionals working in beauty and…
After a difficult year for overall beauty and personal care in 2020, when Johnson & Johnson (J&J) saw sales dip slightly, in spite of strong hygiene-driven growth in its oral care operations, the company recorded a better performance in 2021 as its…
Coty’s sales had a 10% upturn in 2021 after continuously declining during 2018-2020. New leadership’s turnaround strategies, including streamlining the portfolio, developing skin care, and expanding luxury colour cosmetics, already achieved initial…
Jala ranks eighth in beauty and personal care in China. Over 2018-2021, the company’s value share stagnated at 2% in China. The structural changes in consumers' preferences and distribution channels have led to opportunities and challenges for Jala.…
Sun care recorded another positive sales performance during 2022 as category continued to announce back from the seven year sales declines recorded at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic during 2020. However, it should be noted that there is still a…
During 2022, the sun care category in Tunisia witnessed the launch of the first domestic, locally produced brand, Narcisse Sund. The product is locally produced and sold via pharmacies and retail e-commerce. Demand remains limited due to a lack of…
In early 2021, travel for Austrian consumers remained restricted, largely to within the EU. This maintained a limit on the opportunities to use and, therefore, the demand for sun care. As international travel started to show a significant recovery,…
After a partial sales recovery in 2021, demand for sun care strengthened further in 2022, with sales exceeding pre-pandemic levels. The category experienced healthy growth during 2022, mainly due to the almost complete recovery of domestic tourism,…
Awareness of the potential harmful effects of sunlight amongst German consumers is extremely high. Understanding of the need to use filters is already strong, having been communicated by producers, social media, and influencers. This is reflected in…
People were finally able to travel in 2022, after almost two years of restrictions. Since the pandemic prevented individuals from leaving their homes, 2022 served as a year of travel for the populace. Recovery in the travel industry also encouraged…
Following two consecutive years of sluggish sales due to pandemic-related restrictions, reduced purchasing power, and limited tourism and outdoor activities, sun protection in Brazil delivered a surprisingly good performance in 2022. Sales surged,…
Estée Lauder Cos Inc decelerated in value sales in 2022, but made notable gains in North America and Western Europe. The extended lockdown restrictions in Asia Pacific played a considerable role in Estée Lauder Cos Inc’s mixed global performance,…
Natura&Co maintains its leadership in mass fragrances, holding the fifth position in the category overall. The macroeconomic challenges from the Russia-Ukraine war and accelerating inflation have impacted Avon International and The Body Shop.…
Unilever gained modest share increase in the beauty and personal care market in 2022, thanks to the company having the largest mass BPC portfolio globally, which experienced strong growth as inflation impacted consumer spending. Value growth was also…
L'Oréal Groupe remains the leading player in beauty and personal care globally in 2022. Key focus areas include the Aesop acquisition, expansion in Asia Pacific, and achieving sustainable commitments. Applying skinification trends has enabled it to…
AmorePacific, the leading K-beauty conglomerate, experienced sales declines in both domestic and overseas markets. Its sales in China and skin care, which had once been the driving force for growth, are now encountering significant challenges within…
In 2023, sun care in Argentina saw an increase in retail volume sales, although slower than the previous year. This weaker performance was influenced by the weather from October to December in 2023, which was colder, with more rain than the same…
Following two years of double-digit volume sales growth, sun care in Belgium registered a decline in volume sales. This was not only related to price increases, but also the relatively bad summer in 2023 compared to 2022. The lack of warm weather and…
Sunscreen experienced robust growth in 2023, following a surge in demand driven by travel in the previous year. While volume growth normalised after the travel-driven spike in 2022, sunscreen sales continued to soar, primarily led by value due to…
Sun care recorded strong double-digit growth in Colombia in 2023, enabling sales to exceed pre-pandemic levels, after the steep decline seen in 2020. In 2023, sun care benefited from increased consumer awareness about the potential damage caused by…
Sun care in Finland continues to show promise, with retail value sales reaching a near double-digit growth in 2023 compared to the previous year. However, this growth was driven primarily by rising product costs and a shift towards higher quality…
Sun care saw dynamic current value growth in Japan in 2023. At the top level, it was the category with the best growth rate in beauty and personal care. There were several factors which supported growth. One was the increased opportunities for going…
In 2023, retail value sales of sun care products recorded modest growth. According to a study conducted by Cosmetics New Zealand in September 2022, the majority of New Zealanders have not adopted sunscreen in their daily routines. In the summer, the…
There is limited demand for sun care in Saudi Arabia, with sun protection accounting for the bulk of retail volume sales. While the local climate is very hot and the sun is strong – the Tropic of Cancer passes through the middle of the Kingdom –…
Sun care in Bulgaria was hard hit during the pandemic when travel all but stopped in the country. Bulgarian consumers do not use sun protection all year round, with usage mainly concentrated during the summer season when citizens take holidays and…
In 2023, sun care in Ireland benefited from the end of COVID-19, with consumers returning to holidays and beach trips, acquiring sun creams for these occasions. Although the Irish economy faced challenges, the landscape recorded positive results as…
Sun care saw dynamic current value growth in South Korea in 2023, with sales rising above the pre-pandemic level. Sun protection witnessed a notable rise, especially the mass segment, as outdoor activities increased. Several factors contributed to…
Sun care in Spain performed well in both value and volume terms in 2023, thanks to the post-pandemic landscape enabling consumers to re-embrace out-of-home lifestyles. This includes the resumption of travel and tourism, with consumers prepared to…
In 2023, sun care in Singapore experienced remarkable double-digit current value growth, particularly sun protection, which saw a significant increase of over 20% even after witnessing double-digit growth the two previous years. This continuous surge…
After a year of decline in 2022, following the easing of pandemic restrictions in China sun care experienced full recovery in current value terms in 2023, returning to the pre-pandemic level of sales. The remarkable resilience of the sun care…
A slowdown in volume and current value growth rates for sun care in 2023 was partly explained by the further normalisation of consumption patterns following the robust rebound in sales that accompanied the easing of the pandemic and the ending of…
Sun care products have traditionally been viewed as seasonal items, primarily associated with summer. However, in recent years, the season for sun protection usage has expanded significantly. Springtime now presents substantial UV exposure risks,…
In 2023, sun care in Norway was a highly volatile category, heavily influenced by the country's unpredictable weather. The pandemic provided a temporary boost as staycations led to increased domestic sun care consumption. However, with the return of…
In 2023, sun care in Portugal saw a strong retail value and volume performance, continuing the trends noted during the review period. Products benefited from ongoing awareness of the necessity to protect the skin from negative effects of the sun.…
In 2023, the post-pandemic recovery in sun care continued, although retail volume sales remained below pre-pandemic levels in Slovakia. Despite the growing pressure on purchasing power and rising prices, exceptionally good weather in Slovakia boosted…
Sun care sales rose in current value terms in the Czech Republic in 2023. After a slump during the COVID-19 crisis, when travel – and therefore exposure to the sun – was significantly restricted, the sun care category recorded a strong rebound coming…
Sun care in the Netherlands benefited as travel and tourism flows continued to recover from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions on mobility. As people started to travel more, there was an increase in beach and other holidays, which boosted the…
Sun care in the Philippines saw a dynamic performance in 2023, in both retail volume and current value terms. Demand was supported by the return of inbound tourism, following the reopening of the country’s borders to international visitors. Consumers…
Rising knowledge of the importance of protecting the skin from the sun drove sales of sun care products in Vietnam in 2023 and will continue to do so throughout the forecast period. Sun care is expanding in both urban and rural areas as local…
Sun care was the best forming beauty care product in Bolivia in 2023, with double-digit current value and volume growth. Consumers are increasingly conscious of the danger of sun exposure and in particular higher SPF offerings, such as SPF 50, saw…
In 2023, sun care in Bosnia and Herzegovina witnessed a moderate decline in retail volume terms. A shorter holiday season occurred due to cooler and rainy weather at the end of spring and the start of the summer season. Consumer demand for sun…
Recent years have seen huge growth in inbound tourist arrivals to Croatia, with each passing year seeing new records being set in the numbers of inbound tourists visiting the country, especially during summer. Much of this growth is related to…
Although the average price of sun care products has increased in the last two years, demand for sun care continues to show strong growth in the Dominican Republic. Dominicans are more aware of the potential damage to the skin from direct exposure to…
Volume sales of sun protection continued to grow in Greece in 2023, driven by the momentum of tourism and rising consumer awareness regarding sun hazards, even off-season. Indeed, daily UV protection is now commonplace. On the other hand, the…
Sun care saw the strongest value growth in beauty and personal care in Peru in 2023, with volume also particularly robust. Peru is cited as one of the countries with the highest solar radiation worldwide, according to weather agency El Servicio…
Sun care in Sweden continues to bask in positive developments, fuelled by a return to travel and a warm, sunny summer in 2023. While weather fluctuations can impact consumption patterns, the overall trend towards sun protection remains strong.…
Overall, in 2023, sun care in Switzerland posted positive, but slower than in 2022, retail volume and current value growth. Switzerland experienced three major heat waves in 2022, and the hours of sun exposure were significantly above the general…
Sun Care in Thailand saw growth driven by local consumers using sun care at younger ages than previously, as well as by the expansion of category products promising additional benefits to sun protection. Light and ultra-light textures are strong…
Sun care in Azerbaijan registered both healthy constant value and volume growth in 2023. Inflation eased, especially at the end of the year, and this supported volume sales. In addition, supply issues arising from the war in Ukraine were resolved and…