Depilatories

Depilatories experienced a slowdown in total volume sales growth in 2023. This was mainly because rising prices and falling purchasing power prompted more Algerian women to try to save money by reverting to traditional home-made hair removal…

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…

Overall, depilatories saw strong current value growth in Egypt in 2023. Women’s razors and blades witnessed the best performance during the year due to the convenience provided by such products, which is becoming crucial in the context of fast-paced…

Depilatories in Kenya saw consumers shift away from traditional razors in 2023, with volume sales in women’s razors and blades continuing to decline. Concerns about cuts and injuries associated with mechanical hair removal methods have prompted a…

Depilatories saw double-digit current value growth in Morocco in 2023. Declining disposable incomes in a challenging economic environment prompted many women to lower their expenditure on depilatories, by either trading down to products with basic…