Africa

In 2023, sun care sales recorded double-digit growth in retail value terms. This was largely due to inflationary pressures, however, as volume growth maintained a steadier pace. With that said, 3-in-1 and 2-in-1 sun care products represent the latest…

Demand for sun care in South Africa remained stable in 2023 compared to the previous year, but below pre-pandemic levels. This was due to greater competition from hybrid products that offer sun protection properties, thereby reducing the need to…

Sun care in Nigeria followed the general growth trend in beauty and personal care in 2023. Thus, the category saw a strong increase in retail current value sales at the end of the review period. However, this performance was due to high inflation…

Sun care witnessed dynamic current value growth in Morocco in 2023. Dermocosmetics sun care is thriving in Morocco, accounting for the majority of total sun care value sales. Sun care has enjoyed steady development due to the expansion of tourism,…

Kenya’s sun care market saw consumers shift in line with prevailing industry-wide trends in 2023, as demand for cruelty-free, eco-friendly, and natural and organic ingredients continued to rise. Consumers are also seeking multifunctional variants,…

Sun care saw significant current value growth in Egypt in 2023, having recently seen a notable shift in its volume and value dynamics. While the volumes of sun care products witnessed a decline in the final year of the review period, there was a…

Value sales of sun care was negligible in 2023 and this is not expected to change over the forecast period.

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…

In 2023, retail value sales of skin care recorded double-digit growth. This was largely driven by inflationary pressures, however, as volume growth was more modest. Manufacturers and skin care companies in Tunisia are now leveraging social media…

Since the pandemic, consumers have increasingly focused on skin care in South Africa as part of self-care routines, supporting elevated demand in 2023. Despite tough economic hardships in South Africa, new skin care brands continued to emerge as many…

In line with the general trend in beauty and personal care, skin care in Nigeria saw strong retail current value sales growth in 2023, but declines in retail volume and value (constant 2023 prices) sales. Like other categories, skin care was hit by…

Skin care witnessed dynamic growth in Morocco in 2023. Dermocosmetics skin care is thriving in Morocco, particularly dermocosmetics facial care, which is achieving a higher level of penetration amongst Moroccan consumers. Dermocosmetic skin care…

Skin care saw Garnier introduce its green beauty concept in Kenya in 2023, addressing the rising demand for naturally sourced products. Garnier’s global president emphasised the brand's commitment to green science and sustainability during the launch…

Skin care saw strong current value growth in Egypt in 2023, while volumes fell slightly as a result of significant price increases. Prices were affected by the significant devaluation of the Egyptian pound, which made imported raw materials and…

In 2023, skin care in Cameroon showcased a multifaceted landscape. Body lotion, nearing market maturity, demonstrated modest growth with rising unit prices. Despite governmental efforts to curb the use of skin lightening products through bans and…

In keeping with developments across beauty and personal care in Algeria, skin care saw overall volume and current value growth rates slow in 2023 as inflationary pressures continued to drive up unit prices and take a toll on disposable incomes.…

In 2023, premium beauty and personal care in Tunisia experienced stagnation in volume but an increase in value terms. This trend was primarily driven by several factors. Firstly, inflation and rising prices had a significant impact, particularly…

The value size of premium beauty and personal care in South Africa remained considerably smaller than that of the mass segment in 2023, with the latter also recording a more dynamic growth performance. As many local consumers struggled with the cost…

Premium beauty and personal care in Nigeria saw strong retail current value growth in 2023. However, all categories struggled in retail volume terms due to poor economic conditions, particularly the effects of high inflation on prices and consumer…

Premium beauty and personal care saw double-digit current value growth in Morocco in 2023. Premium brands are gradually becoming more prominent, mostly in the skin care category. Consumers are increasingly looking for premium dermocosmetics products…

Premium beauty and personal care in Kenya suffered from high inflation in 2023, continuing from 2022, leaving consumers with limited budgets – especially those in lower-income segments – and encouraging a shift away from premium-positioned products…

Premium beauty and personal care segment saw double-digit current value growth in Egypt in 2023 but significant decline in volumes during the year. Two main factors impeded the performance of premium beauty and personal care during the year. Firstly,…

Premium beauty and personal care in Cameroon presented a mixed picture in 2023. While premium colour cosmetics flourished, driven by a growing makeup culture, premium fragrance was plagued by a lack of trust due to rampant counterfeiting. This has…

Despite price hikes and falling purchasing power amidst persistently high inflation, overall demand for premium beauty and personal care products in Algeria remained reasonably robust in 2023. This resilience was partly explained by the fact that the…

In 2023, a growing trend emerged in oral care in Tunisia focused on achieving whiter teeth. Local consumers pursued various avenues to attain this goal, including professional treatments at dental clinics or adherence to daily oral care regimens.…

Demand for oral care in South Africa remained stable in 2023, as this category is deemed essential for maintaining personal health and self-care. However, local consumers also continued to struggle with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Although…

Oral care in Nigeria recorded strong retail current value growth in 2023. However, as with other categories of beauty and personal care, this reflected strong rises in unit prices amid high inflationary pressure. By contrast, retail volume and value…

Oral care registered current value growth in Morocco in 2023. Oral care is seeing sales increase largely because of an expanding consumer base, as rising levels of health and hygiene awareness lead to more rigorous and regular oral care regimens.…

In 2023, Eezi Oral Hygiene Brands launched in oral care in Kenya, with toothpaste tablets in line with current environmental concerns. These tablets, activated by saliva and clinically approved, offer an eco-friendly and water-free oral care…

Oral care witnessed a decline in volumes and a considerable increase in value sales in Egypt in 2023, due to the significant increase in its prices. Prices rose for several reasons, including currency fluctuations, with the Egyptian pound weakening,…

In 2023, core oral care categories, particularly manual toothpaste and toothbrushes, experienced growth in response to increasing awareness of oral hygiene. However, significant price hikes for leading brands of manual toothbrushes impacted volume…

Total volume and current value growth rates for oral care in 2023 were down slightly on 2022. This was partly the result of increasing maturity, but mainly attributable to more cautious attitudes to spending among Algerians as high inflation…

Disposable razors, particularly Bic Sensitive 1 and Gillette Blue II, dominated the men’s grooming landscape in 2023, representing the majority of razor products available in traditional grocery retailers and corner shops across Tunisia. These brands…

Demand for men’s grooming in South Africa continued to rise in 2023. Since the pandemic, an increasing number of South African males have started to prioritise their skin care routines, including a greater shift towards using face masks. Men are not…

Like other categories of beauty and personal care, men’s grooming in Nigeria was negatively impacted by poor economic conditions in 2023. While the category grew in retail current value terms, retail volume sales and retail value (constant 2023…

Men’s grooming saw current value growth in Morocco in 2023. Men’s razors and blades posted moderate value growth and a slight fall in volumes, due mainly to the maturity of the category. Moreover, the decline in volumes can also be attributed to the…

Men’s grooming in Kenya in 2023 benefited from local men’s rising interest and greater investment in self-care and maintenance. Skin care has become a notable trend, enhanced by pandemic era when consumers were spending more time at home and paying…

Men’s grooming saw strong current value growth in Egypt in 2023, while volume sales fell slightly during the year. Growth was driven primarily by the fact that the prices of men's grooming products significantly increased. Reasons for these price…

The growing trend of beard cultivation among Cameroonian men has significantly boosted the demand for razors, both for home use and barber shop services. Despite a notable increase in unit prices, razors remained a crucial part of men’s grooming…

Rising image-consciousness among male consumers in Algeria continued to support the positive development of men’s grooming in 2023. This shift remained most visible among younger demographics, who tend to be less conservative in their attitudes to…

In 2023, Tunisian brands sustained their investment in mass beauty and personal care, leading to significant advancements. The market saw an increase in product diversity, with brands such as Alania, K-Reine, Aspetika, and Isis Pharma gaining…

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 beauty and personal care saw double-digit current value growth in Morocco in 2023. Mass skin care saw particularly rapid growth, due mainly to the growing popularity of masstige brands. The gloomy economic environment has affected sales of…

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…

Mass beauty and personal care in Cameroon demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of challenging economic circumstances in 2023. Inflation and a persistent socio-political crisis have pushed Cameroonians towards more frugal spending habits,…

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…

In 2023, retail value sales of hair care recorded double-digit growth. This was largely due to inflationary pressures, however, as volume growth was more muted. Salon professional hair care was the best performing category. On the contrary, the…

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…