Beauty and Personal Care

In 2023, beauty and personal care (BPC) products in Tanzania has witnessed significant price increases. The main reasons for this have been global fuel price hikes, which raised transportation costs, and high local taxes on BPC products, whether…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

In 2023, hair care in Cameroon experienced a dynamic phase with significant growth in various areas, except for the declining perms and relaxants segment. This decline is attributed to changing consumer preferences, favouring casual braiding and the…

Despite inflationary trends, fragrances in Cameroon experienced growth in 2023. The import volume of fragrances and eau de parfum has shown a consistent upward trajectory over the review period, reaching 236,366 tons in 2022 from 219,779 tons in…

Growth in depilatories in Cameroon is predominantly fuelled by the widespread popularity of women’s razors, notably favouring well-established brands like Bic from Icrafon and Gillette from Procter and Gamble in 2023. The affordability, widespread…

An unequivocal dominance of deodorant roll-ons and sprays continued in deodorants in Cameroon in 2023, relegating the presence of alternative deodorant types such as pumps, wipes, creams, and sticks to a state of near non-existence. The historical…

Colour cosmetics in Cameroon has sustained its robust growth trajectory in 2023, solidifying its status as one of the pre-eminent segments within the nation’s beauty and personal care industry. This flourishing industry is propelled, in part, by the…

Beauty and personal care in Cameroon is navigating through significant changes amidst a backdrop of both challenges and growth opportunities. Traditional hair care practices are witnessing a decline as wigs gain popularity, reflecting a shift towards…

Bar soap continued to be the reigning king in bath and shower in Cameroon in 2023, despite the growing availability of shower gels. This dominance is deeply rooted in cultural habits, highlighting the significant role it plays in shaping consumer…

Baby and child-specific products in Cameroon during 2023 was driven by affordability and essential needs in the face of the country's hot climate. Baby wipes emerged as one of the fastest-growing categories. Improved affordability made baby wipes a…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Hair care saw double-digit current value growth in Morocco in 2023. Having healthy looking and well-groomed hair is generally considered one of the key aspects of beauty amongst the Moroccan population. Positive sales growth despite the high levels…

Fragrances in Tunisia experienced a decline in demand for both men's and women's products in 2023, influenced by several factors. A notable increase in prices, driven by inflation and economic crises, coupled with a decrease in Tunisian purchasing…

Fragrances saw modest current value growth in Morocco in 2023. The economic crisis that Morocco faced had a significant impact on fragrances, especially premium offerings, which lost ground for the first time in the review period, as consumers…

In 2023, the brand Bic Twin Lady strategically expanded its availability into traditional retailers, marking a significant move to fortify its market presence in depilatories in Tunisia. Historically, traditional grocery retailers primarily stocked…

Depilatories saw double-digit current value growth in Morocco in 2023. Declining disposable incomes in a challenging economic environment prompted many women to lower their expenditure on depilatories, by either trading down to products with basic…

Deodorants, as a product area, experienced a volume decrease in Tunisia in 2023, primarily attributed to a significant price increase for these products. This substantial rise in prices directly impacts the demand for deodorants, leading to a…

Deodorants saw current value growth in Morocco in 2023. The extremely hot weather during the year, paired with the difficult and crowded daily commute that most men have to experience, resulted in more men purchasing deodorants to carry with them and…

In 2023, a decrease in demand was observed for historical international brands of colour cosmetics in Tunisia, including L'Oréal, Maybelline, and Bourjois Paris, among others. This decline does not signify negative volume growth but rather a slowdown…

Colour cosmetics saw current value growth in Morocco in 2023. Lip products was amongst the most dynamic product areas during the year. Only two years after its launch, Gloss VoluLips is rapidly gaining popularity as it contains a hydrating serum…

The landscape of beauty and personal care in Tunisia in 2023 unfolded as a complex tapestry, marked by a juxtaposition of volume stagnation and remarkable value growth. Notably, the surge in value can be predominantly attributed to inflationary…

Beauty and personal care saw double-digit current value growth in Morocco in 2023. However, the challenging economic conditions led to shrinking budgets for many Moroccan households. As a result, consumers became very price sensitive and sought ways…

In 2023, whilst bath and shower overall recorded steady growth in volume sales terms in Tunisia, bar soap witnessed a notable volume stagnation. Despite its historical popularity, bar soap experienced a decline in demand, particularly among…

Bath and shower products saw current value growth in Morocco in 2023. Amongst more affluent segments of the population, consumers are increasingly switching from bar soap to body wash/shower gel and liquid soap, thus sustaining trends that were in…

In 2023, a notable development in Tunisia was the entry of domestic brands into baby and child-specific sun care. Following the successful debut of the first Tunisian brand, Narcisse, there was a marked increase in new domestic entrants such as…

Baby and child-specific products saw current value growth in Morocco in 2023. However, the category’s performance was dampened by the contraction of the end consumer base for these products. The number of babies being born in Morocco continues to…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…