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Metal beverage cans were gaining share from the leading pack types liquid cartons and HDPE bottles in packaging unit volume terms in RTD coffee. This can be attributed to the fact that metal beverage cans are a more sustainable pack type as they can…
Folding cartons, the biggest pack type in hot drinks in Australia, has continued to grow in recent years, with this expected to continue over the forecast period. Folding cartons remain popular as they are seen as a convenient packaging option for…
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…
In 2023, retail value sales of skin care products recorded steady growth. This was largely driven by inflationary pressures, however, as volume sales were muted. Innovation has been a key driver of growth in skin care and recent product launches have…
Consumers in New Zealand were found to spend more cautiously in 2023 due to rising living costs, which limited growth in premium beauty and personal care. Many consumers found that they were spending more on everyday necessities and as a result were…
In 2023, oral care sales in New Zealand recorded solid growth in both value and volume terms. Products such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, and mouthwash are considered a personal care staple by most consumers and are often included on grocery lists.…
Men’s grooming in New Zealand saw a fall in both retail value and volume sales in 2023. There was little product innovation and there were few new product launches in men's grooming in 2023. Across most subcategories, mainstream brands continue to be…
In 2023, well-established mainstream brands in mass beauty and personal care benefited from the complex economic environment. Households in New Zealand experienced large increases to living costs due to increases in interest payments and grocery food…
In 2023, retail value sales of hair care in New Zealand recorded negligible growth, while volume sales declined. According to data published by Stats NZ, the cost of living for an average household in New Zealand rose by 7% over the 12 months up to…
Fragrances recorded modest retail value sales growth in 2023, whilst volume sales declined. Rising living costs and inflationary pressures were top of mind for consumers in 2023. As consumers tried to stretch their budgets to purchase everyday…
Similar to other personal care staples, sales of products in the depilatories category were also impacted by the rising cost of living in 2023. According to Stats NZ, the cost of living for an average household in New Zealand increased by 7% over the…
In 2023, retail value sales of deodorants in New Zealand registered stable growth, while volume sales declined. According to Stats NZ, the cost of living for an average household in New Zealand increased by 7% over the 12 months up to September 2023.…
Retail value sales of colour cosmetics recorded double-digit growth in 2023. This was largely driven by inflationary pressures, however, as volume growth was more muted. The demand for products that support skin health is not only driving trends in…
Retail value sales of beauty and personal care products recorded solid growth in 2023. This increase was largely driven by inflationary pressures, however, as volume sales saw a decline. According to Stats NZ, the cost of living for an average…
Retail value sales of bath and shower products recorded solid growth in value terms in 2023. This growth was largely driven by inflationary pressures, however, as volume sales declined. According to Stats NZ, the cost of living for an average…
In 2023, products with gentle formulation continued to see strong demand in baby and child-specific products, with consumers gravitating towards products with natural or plant-based ingredients. More and more consumers are steering away from products…
In 2023, retail volume sales of toilet care products experienced a solid increase in Australia, driven by factors such as rising household numbers and increased property occupancy rates. With greater mobility and the return to offices, consumers…
After experiencing post-COVID revenge spending and indulging in leisure activities, consumers found themselves spending more time at home in 2023, partly due to the high cost of living. The trend of cooking at home was particularly pronounced,…
In 2023 polishes saw a retail volume decline in Australia, while minor growth was seen in current value terms. The ongoing poor volume performance was influenced by several factors. As people returned to offices and social activities, they tended to…
Laundry care experienced growth in both retail volume and current value terms in Australia in 2023. Higher demand was driven by increased net immigration, and greater mobility outside of the home. Most companies have supported their employees to…