Beauty and Personal Care

Beauty and personal care in Indonesia registered positive growth in both volume and current value terms in 2023,. As the country emerged from the pandemic, consumers spent more time outside the home, which meant that they were more likely to use…

Beauty and personal care in Malaysia continued to rise in 2023, still benefiting from 2022’s lifted restrictions reopened borders. The continued return of tourism and resumption of in-person work and study, as well as increased socialising, had a…

In 2023, beauty and personal care in Lithuania saw positive retail value growth, driven by price inflation and a heightened demand for products following a return to socialising post-COVID-19. While inflation was present, price increases were lower…

During 2022, despite maintaining slight current value growth, Chile experienced a sharp decline in retail volume demand in beauty and personal care, due to an inflation rate not seen in a decade. This made consumers much more cautious about their…

In 2023, Argentina's beauty and personal care industry continued to experience numerous challenges, shaping results. Argentina has experienced a double-digit rate of inflation since 2007, which became a triple rate in 2023, making the inflation rate…

Beauty and personal care continued its positive recovery in Mexico in 2023, thanks to an increasingly favourable economic landscape. This is characterised by a historic low unemployment rate of 2.87% and the appreciation of the MXN against the USD,…

Beauty and personal care in Kenya grew in 2023, though volume sales slowed compared to previous review period years. The industry has witnessed a rise in internet-based enterprises offering diverse beauty and personal care treatments and items online…

Beauty and personal care in Sweden remained stable in terms of volume sales in 2023. However, value growth was significant due to a powerful trend towards premiumisation and high inflation. Swedes view beauty and personal care products as essential,…

Beauty and personal care in the Philippines registered healthy growth in current value terms in 2023, continuing the trend of the previous year. Sales were boosted an increase in mobility, including the return of Filipinos to their physical offices…

In Singapore, beauty and personal care maintained solid current value growth in 2023, with robust increases across all categories except depilatories, which has been witnessing a consistent slow decline over the past few years. This downturn can be…

Beauty and personal care maintained solid current value growth in South Korea in 2023. Mass beauty and personal care outpaced the growth rate of premium beauty and personal care in this year, although both saw growth. The upward standardisation of…

In 2023, Ireland's beauty and personal care landscape was influenced by high inflation rates, with economic uncertainty shaping consumer spending. Consumers focused on essential items in response to declining disposable incomes, leading to a fall in…

Beauty and personal care continued to show a current value rebound after the pandemic decline in Japan in 2023. In 2023, Japan finally relaxed various restrictions related to COVID-19. First, the status of COVID-19 as an infectious disease, which was…

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…

Beauty and personal care in France saw positive current value growth in 2023, mainly driven by rising prices due to ongoing inflation in the country, which pushed up costs and prices, therefore supporting value growth. Although value sales recovered…

In 2023, beauty and personal care in Laos has rebounded from the pandemic-related constraints, driven by increased consumer engagement in pre pandemic routines. This resurgence has notably boosted the demand for colour cosmetics and men’s grooming.…

In 2024, beauty and personal care in Angola is facing continued price increases for imported items like fragrances and colour cosmetics due to currency fluctuations and transport costs. Conversely, domestically produced skin and hair products…

The year 2023 presented a unique challenge for beauty and personal care in Turkey. Economic uncertainty, fuelled by rising prices and a slow GDP recovery, has led to a more cautious consumer. Consumers are adopting a more conservative approach to…

In 2023, the beauty and personal care market in Taiwan recorded solid retail value growth, driven by product innovations and rising consumer demand. Inflation was also a driver of retail value growth, remaining at 2% in Taiwan, leading the retail…

Beauty and personal care in Guatemala continued to feel the impact of price rises in 2023, though to a lesser extent than in the previous year. High inflation persisted, with product cost remining decisive in purchasing decisions for the majority of…