Eastern Europe

Though there was double-digit growth in current value sales of depilatories in North Macedonia in 2023, volume growth was minimal and constant value sales fell slightly. Continuing high inflation, as well as a declining population, dampened value…

Depilatories experienced notable increases in retail volume and current value sales in Poland in 2023, with growth across all categories, fuelled by the resumption of social events and travel. The mass transition from remote working back to the…

Depilatories continued to experience low retail volume growth and a strong current value increase in Romania in 2023. This category is characterised by its maturity and limited premiumisation, with the notable dominance of a few well-established…

Depilatories in Serbia experienced slight volume growth in 2023, propelled by the prevalence of active lifestyles among women. As women ventured out more frequently, there was a corresponding uptick in demand for hair removal products. However, this…

Permanent and semi-permanent hair removal continues to be popular among Slovak consumers, providing strong limitations to the sale of traditional depilatories. In 2023, the category recorded only modest current value growth, mostly driven by rising…

Depilatories in Slovenia recorded another solid year of growth in 2023, supported by the return to normal lifestyles post-pandemic. Despite the economic woes, consumers are going out more in the evening and trying to compensate for the lost time…

Depilatories registered current value growth in the Czech Republic in 2023. High inflation and the rising prices of services in beauty salons, as well as laser hair removal, temporarily supported the growing retail value of the category. Sales…

In 2023, sales of depilatories increased in value terms. Evolving societal norms and beauty standards are placing a greater emphasis on smooth and hair-free skin. As a result, consumers are increasingly turning to depilatories as a convenient and…

Dermatologicals continues to achieve strong growth in 2023 driven by health and wellness trends and premiumisation in some product categories. Rising unit prices in response to inflation, which has impacted the entire consumer health category, has…

The sedentary lifestyles that are prevalent in Bulgaria significantly impact the market for dermatological products. A lack of physical activity often goes hand in hand with prolonged periods of sitting indoors, which can lead to reduced exposure to…

Rising consumer demand for medicated skin care products continues to boost sales of dermatologicals in 2023. The desire for well-groomed and healthy skin is extending from beauty and personal care into dermatological products, although products in…

Sales of dermatologicals have benefited from the return to normal activities following the lifting of pandemic-related restrictions. Consumers are out in public again and socialising and are consequently looking to treat any conditions to ensure thy…

Dermatologicals is expected to register moderate constant value growth in 2023. Geopolitical tensions in the region have led to a significant increase in the number of immigrants from Ukraine, Russia and Belarus, and this is expected to contribute to…

All dermatologicals categories in Hungary are expected to post negative results in volume terms in 2023, in most cases for the second year in a row. Although a number of different factors have depressed demand in individual categories, the overall…

Although dermatologicals continues to enjoy steady growth in 2023, current value sales have slowed down compared to the double-digit rates seen at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Whilst spending more time at home, Latvian consumers became…

The dermatologicals landscape is experiencing a downward momentum in some categories, which have found themselves losing share and importance following the outbreak of COVID-19. Topical Germicidals/Antiseptics is one of the categories which is set to…

In line with the overall performance of skin care products in beauty and personal care in North Macedonia, dermatologicals is one of the fastest growing consumer health category thanks to strong and continued consumer demand. The product and brand…

Most types of dermatologicals saw an upward sales trend in retail volume terms in 2023, although the rate of expansion was lower than that seen in many other consumer health categories. Despite the increasing incidence of diagnosed skin diseases…

International players with broad portfolios continue to lead the way in dermatologicals, with Bayer Romania the top-ranked company. Bayer Romania’s Canesten, the best-selling product in both topical and vaginal antifungals, is expected to maintain…

The decline in consumers’ disposable income due to rising prices is dampening demand for consumer health products that are not seen as essential, such as many dermatologicals products. In the current economic climate in particular, Serbian consumers…