Deodorants

Sales in deodorants were supported by the weather conditions in Peru in 2023, resulting in healthy value growth and more tempered volume growth. Indeed, the country experienced hot temperatures in 2023, along with effects from the El Niño phenomenon…

In 2023, deodorants experienced further solid growth in both retail volume and current value terms in Poland, despite already having returned to the pre-pandemic level of sales. All categories saw both volume and value growth except for deodorant…

In 2023, deodorants in Portugal registered positive retail value and volume growth, with high penetration levels nationwide. However, with consumers already using deodorants as part of their everyday hygiene routine, this limited growth opportunities…

In 2023, deodorants in Romania exhibited robust growth in current value terms, albeit seeing only a low increase in volume terms. This positive trend marked a rebound following the setback experienced during COVID-19, which led to contractions in…

With consumers spending more time outside of the home again there was greater incentive to wear deodorants in 2023 with this helping to fuel demand. With the World Health Organisation declaring the pandemic to be over in early 2023 more consumers…

Deodorants in Serbia witnessed a notable surge in prices in 2023, yet this did not deter volume sales. Instead, consumers opted for alternative formats of deodorants designed for extended use, transitioning from sprays to roll-ons, creams, or sticks.…

In Singapore, where the tropical climate often leads to high humidity, the use of deodorants has become a necessity for many. In 2023, deodorants experienced robust current value growth in Singapore, in the high single digits, finally retuning the…

Deodorants in Slovakia recorded only modest current value growth in 2023 as consumers frequently traded down to cheaper brands and private label. Retail volume sales remained negative with the exception of deodorant creams, which saw only marginal…

Deodorants in Slovenia made strong progress in 2023 as consumers adapted back to their busy pre-pandemic lifestyles. Locals returned to going out, with youth trying to make up for lost time during the COVID-19 pandemic, which took away some of their…

Despite remaining under financial pressure in 2023, demand for deodorants in South Africa continued to grow. However, many consumers reviewed their budgets and only prioritised certain products, while also becoming extremely strategic in terms of…

Deodorants maintained solid current value growth in South Korea in 2023. Deodorant sprays continued to dominate deodorants, and also outpaced deodorant roll-ons, sticks and wipes in terms of value growth in 2023. Consumers prefer deodorant sprays for…

Deodorants continued to perform well in Spain in 2023, in both value and volume terms. While value is supported by high unit prices due to inflationary pressures, volume is also robust thanks to baseline demand. That said, we should note that…

Deodorant sales in Sweden exhibited stagnation in 2023. Volume sales remained flat, with any growth in value primarily driven by inflation and a modest premiumisation trend. Deodorants are considered an essential beauty and personal care product,…

Deodorants in Switzerland posted further positive retail volume and current value growth in 2023. While inflationary pressure on prices stimulated retail current value sales, growth was in line with the retail volume increase. The hot and long summer…

In 2023, deodorants in Taiwan recorded positive retail value growth as retail volume improved in all product areas. Summers in Taiwan are generally hot and humid, and deodorant is, therefore, a popular personal care product, with a variety of options…

Deodorants in Thailand witnessed steady and strong growth 2023, in terms of both volume and current value sales. This was largely due to the continued post-pandemic return to pre-pandemic patterns and habits, with local consumers once again becoming…

Deodorants saw current value growth in the Czech Republic in 2023. This modest value growth achieved in 2023 can be mostly attributed to rising prices rather than increasing demand. Deodorant sticks is amongst the most mature categories in…

In 2023, the demand for deodorants in the Netherlands was quite stable, with only a slight decrease in retail volume sales. This followed two consecutive years of slight growth as the category recovered from the downturn caused by the Coronavirus…

Deodorants in the Philippines saw strong growth in current value terms in 2022 as consumers returned to their busy pre-pandemic lifestyles, including increased levels of socialisation and sports and fitness activities. Dry deodorant serums gained…

Demand for deodorants in the United Arab Emirates continued to rise in 2023, driven by greater personal hygiene awareness, health consciousness, social media influence, and the enduring impact of the pandemic, as well as government awareness…

Volume sales of deodorants in the UK rose for a second consecutive year in 2023. According to Euromonitor International’s Voice of the Consumer: Beauty Survey (fielded June to July 2022), 34.5% of UK participants indicated that hygiene and…

Deodorants continued to see double-digit current value growth in the US in 2023. Strong performances were led by deodorant sticks, followed by deodorant sprays, deodorant roll-ons, and deodorant creams. Deodorant pumps was the only format within…

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…

Deodorant sales in Turkey experienced significant growth in 2023, with retail value sales surging due to inflationary pressures, whilst volume sales grew at a steadier pace. The scorching summer of 2023 significantly boosted deodorant sales in…

In 2023, deodorants returned to recording positive growth after the steep sales decline seen a year earlier. While some of the growth in current value terms was down to rising prices in 2023, the deodorants performance was also boosted by the growing…

Volume sales of deodorants in Uruguay continued to decline throughout the review period. During early stages of the review period, this was due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; however, since 2021, the main reason for declining demand for…

Deodorants category in Uzbekistan demonstrated resilient growth in 2023, largely influenced by the warm climate of the region. With the gradual easing of COVID-19 quarantine restrictions, the category is experiencing a rebound as the population…

Deodorants in Vietnam turned in a convincingly positive performance in 2023, thanks in large part to rising living standards and higher hygiene-consciousness propelling greater concern in personal hygiene and grooming. The use of deodorants to combat…

After bucking a long-standing trend in 2020, when Henkel benefited from booming bath and shower sales due to the heightened hygiene consciousness globally as a result of the pandemic, which saw the company outperform the overall beauty and personal…

After a difficult year for overall beauty and personal care in 2020, when Johnson & Johnson (J&J) saw sales dip slightly, in spite of strong hygiene-driven growth in its oral care operations, the company recorded a better performance in 2021 as its…

L'Oréal Groupe remains the leading player in beauty and personal care globally in 2022. Key focus areas include the Aesop acquisition, expansion in Asia Pacific, and achieving sustainable commitments. Applying skinification trends has enabled it to…

Natura&Co maintains its leadership in mass fragrances, holding the fifth position in the category overall. The macroeconomic challenges from the Russia-Ukraine war and accelerating inflation have impacted Avon International and The Body Shop.…

Procter & Gamble continues its lead within hair care and holds second place in men's grooming. While its globally popular brands continue to be Pantene and Oral-B, it also has brands such as Crest, SK-II, Old Spice, Rejoice, Olay, Gillette, Herbal…

Unilever gained modest share increase in the beauty and personal care market in 2022, thanks to the company having the largest mass BPC portfolio globally, which experienced strong growth as inflation impacted consumer spending. Value growth was also…