Beauty and Personal Care

Mass beauty and personal care in Turkey thrived in 2023, driven by a consumer focus on value for money. This growth stemmed from several key trends.

In 2023, mass beauty and personal care in Ukraine was recording strong growth thanks to the affordability of these products against the backdrop of consumers’ falling purchasing power. The development of private label products has also contributed to…

2023 saw volume sales contract across numerous key categories of mass beauty and personal care, including mass deodorants, mass hair care and mass bath and shower. These three categories all suffered significant drops in demand during the year as…

Economic instability and geopolitical turbulence eroded the purchasing power of Uzbekistan's population in 2023, leading to a notable shift towards mass beauty and personal care over premium alternatives. Escalating prices coupled with stagnant…

Mass beauty and personal care saw strong current value growth in Vietnam in 2023. This growth was primarily driven by the segment’s capacity to accommodate a wide demographic through accessible pricing and a diverse product range. During the year,…

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, men's grooming in Argentina recorded triple-digit retail value growth, driven by rising inflation.

Men’s grooming in Australia has experienced significant value growth in recent years, fuelled by increasing awareness of men’s wellbeing and a greater focus on personal grooming and appearance. This trend is partly influenced by societal shifts and…

Men’s grooming saw a marginal increase in retail volume sales and strong rise in retail current value sales in 2022. This followed two years of decline, largely due to the effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The improved performance of…

Men’s grooming registered moderate constant value and volume growth in Azerbaijan in 2023. While inflation was still an issue, it eased somewhat, particularly later in the year. In addition, any supply disruptions caused by the war in Ukraine were…

Men’s grooming in Belgium is feeling the pressure of a general shift away from the clean-shaven look and rising demand for sustainable options. Retail volume sales of men's shaving continued its downward trajectory in 2023. The rising cost of living…

Men’s grooming in Bolivia registered a fall in volume sales in 2023, though both current and constant value sales increased. With prices continuing to rise, especially for imported brands, due to sharp decline in foreign cash reserves, this dampened…

Men’s grooming products remained in high demand in Bosnia and Herzegovina, despite the ongoing demographic crisis and economic woes in 2023. Inflation continued to be an issue forcing manufacturers to increase product prices. Growing consumer…

Men’s fragrances continued to dominate men’s grooming in 2022, as the most popular product type, deemed essential by many male consumers. In 2020, there was a notable increase in retail volume demand for men’s fragrances, and although there was a…

Men’s grooming in Bulgaria is evolving due to changing attitudes towards self-care with men investing in their personal appearance. In 2023, men’s grooming witnessed robust growth in current value terms driven mainly by unit price increases, while…

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…

Men’s grooming experienced healthy value growth in 2023, primarily propelled by the men’s toiletries segment, encompassing bath and shower, skin care, and hair care products. While volumes remained subdued across most categories, there was a marginal…

Men’s grooming experienced robust current value growth in Chile in 2021 and 2022, and this trend continued in 2023, despite only seeing minor retail volume growth. As the economic situation tended to stabilise in the country, the category gained…

After a year of notable current value decline in 2022, men’s grooming saw only low growth in China in 2023, with sales remaining well below the 2021 level. Men’s fragrances saw the strongest growth from a low base, while due to the stable demand for…

In 2023, men's grooming overall enjoyed positive current value growth rates in Colombia. However, despite increased activity from manufacturers and retailers alike, volume growth was negative. Unlike previous years, the introduction of new products…