Beauty and Personal Care

In 2023, beauty and personal care in the US posted high single-digit current value growth for the second year in a row, with an improving volume performance. It is a dynamic and fast-growing industry that continues to evolve along with changing…

Beauty and personal care players continued to adjust to shifting consumer habits and fluctuations in the economy in 2023 by launching smaller pack sizes and low-cost alternatives to fight inflation, marketing initiatives including price discounts,…

Despite facing significant cost-of-living pressures in 2023, beauty and personal care in Australia exhibited resilience amid economic challenges. This resilience was particularly evident in the premium segment, which recorded strong growth despite a…

In 2022, the US experienced continued pandemic-related behaviours amidst spiking cases, as well as inflationary-driven price increases that impeded the performance of bath and shower. As consumers grappled with tightening wallets, and traded down to…

Bath and shower in Australia exhibited improved demand in 2023, following two consecutive years of retail volume declines. Product innovation played a significant role in driving category growth, as brands introduced new formulations and features to…

In 2023, significant current value growth was seen in every category within baby and child-specific products in the US. Baby and child-specific sun care showed the most dynamic value growth in this year. Parents are becoming more conscious of the…

In 2023, baby and child-specific products in Australia experienced a further increase in value sales growth. Among these products, baby and child-specific sun care stood out with remarkable value growth. This surge can be attributed to Australian…

2023 was the second consecutive year that sun care generated positive volume growth after three years of double-digit declines in volume sales earlier in the review period. While the dramatic drop in demand recorded earlier the review period was due…

Sun care in Slovenia had a favourable year in 2023 supported by warm weather for the majority of the summer and improvements in the tourism sector. Croatia remains a popular summer destination for Slovenians, but there has been a visible improvement…

In Pakistan, consumer awareness regarding sun protection has significantly increased, leading to a notable growth in sun care. This shift in consumer attitudes stems from a greater understanding of the harmful effects of UV radiation, including…

It was a dismal year for sun care in North Macedonia in 2023, with both constant value and volume sales falling. Inflation continued to be high and the continuing rising costs cut into players’ profit margins. A declining population also led to a…

Sun care in Indonesia saw continued growth in both volume and current value terms in 2023, albeit at a slower rate than the previous year. Sales were boosted by a growing consumer awareness of the effectiveness of such products in protecting the skin…

2023 was another year of positive volume growth for skin care as the category continues to benefit from the increasing numbers of local consumers performing their beauty routines at home, rather than relying on the services of professional…

Skin care retained its status as one of the best performing categories in the Slovenian beauty and personal care industry during 2023. The category’s strong performance during the year was mainly the result of more regular use of skin care products…

Skin care in Pakistan experienced robust growth in 2023, driven by a combination of factors including population expansion and the increasing participation of women in the workforce. With more women joining the workforce, there is a parallel rise in…

Despite continuing high inflation, and also a falling population, skin care in North Macedonia registered some volume growth in 2023. It was also the best performing beauty and personal care product in terms of current value growth. Premium skin care…

Skin care in Indonesia registered a healthy performance in both volume and current value terms in 2023, underpinned by a high level of interest among younger generations. Facial skin care represented by far the largest product area, and as such,…

Premium beauty and personal care registered another very strong sales performance during 2023, the fourth-year during which double-digit current value growth was registered in the category as demand continued to rise steadily. In particular, sales…

In 2023, some of the best performing categories in beauty and personal care in Slovenia were those with a relatively high proportion of premium brands, notably skin care and fragrances. The products in these categories are increasingly seen as…

In 2023, consumer spending on premium beauty and personal care products in Pakistan continued its upward trajectory, buoyed by shifting beauty trends. Despite inflationary pressures, affluent consumers demonstrated a penchant for quality and indulged…