Beauty and Personal Care

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…