Sun Care

Value sales of sun care was negligible in 2023 and this is not expected to change over the forecast period.

Sun care in Nigeria followed the general growth trend in beauty and personal care in 2023. Thus, the category saw a strong increase in retail current value sales at the end of the review period. However, this performance was due to high inflation…

Kenya’s sun care market saw consumers shift in line with prevailing industry-wide trends in 2023, as demand for cruelty-free, eco-friendly, and natural and organic ingredients continued to rise. Consumers are also seeking multifunctional variants,…

In 2023, sun care saw double-digit retail value growth and positive retail volume growth in Lithuania. The weather during the year was warm for longer, leading people to spend more time outside. This partnered with rising knowledge and concern…

Overall, in 2023, sun care in Switzerland posted positive, but slower than in 2022, retail volume and current value growth. Switzerland experienced three major heat waves in 2022, and the hours of sun exposure were significantly above the general…

In 2023, sun care in Portugal saw a strong retail value and volume performance, continuing the trends noted during the review period. Products benefited from ongoing awareness of the necessity to protect the skin from negative effects of the sun.…

Sun care products have traditionally been viewed as seasonal items, primarily associated with summer. However, in recent years, the season for sun protection usage has expanded significantly. Springtime now presents substantial UV exposure risks,…

In 2023, sun care in Singapore experienced remarkable double-digit current value growth, particularly sun protection, which saw a significant increase of over 20% even after witnessing double-digit growth the two previous years. This continuous surge…

In 2023, sun care in Argentina saw an increase in retail volume sales, although slower than the previous year. This weaker performance was influenced by the weather from October to December in 2023, which was colder, with more rain than the same…

In 2023, sun care in India saw robust double-digit retail current value growth, with sun protection remaining the only category with notable sales. Growth was significantly driven by the continued increase in outdoor activities and events. The rising…

Sun care witnessed dynamic current value growth in Morocco in 2023. Dermocosmetics sun care is thriving in Morocco, accounting for the majority of total sun care value sales. Sun care has enjoyed steady development due to the expansion of tourism,…

Sun Care in Thailand saw growth driven by local consumers using sun care at younger ages than previously, as well as by the expansion of category products promising additional benefits to sun protection. Light and ultra-light textures are strong…

Rising knowledge of the importance of protecting the skin from the sun drove sales of sun care products in Vietnam in 2023 and will continue to do so throughout the forecast period. Sun care is expanding in both urban and rural areas as local…

In 2023, sun care in Ireland benefited from the end of COVID-19, with consumers returning to holidays and beach trips, acquiring sun creams for these occasions. Although the Irish economy faced challenges, the landscape recorded positive results as…

Sun care recorded strong double-digit growth in Colombia in 2023, enabling sales to exceed pre-pandemic levels, after the steep decline seen in 2020. In 2023, sun care benefited from increased consumer awareness about the potential damage caused by…

Sun care saw robust value and volume sales in Mexico in 2023, strongly driven by the buoyancy in travel and tourism industries. Indeed, in 2023, Mexico's travel industry showcased strong double-digit growth in current value terms, according to…

In Pakistan, consumer awareness regarding sun protection has significantly increased, leading to a notable growth in sun care. This shift in consumer attitudes stems from a greater understanding of the harmful effects of UV radiation, including…

Sun care continues to register positive volume growth in 2023 after 2022 saw the category record truly phenomenal sales growth on the back of an incredible increase in demand for baby and child-specific sun care. A number of factors contributed to…

In 2023, sun care saw a strong recovery following the significant decline seen a year earlier, with much of 2022 marked by major challenges and uncertainties. The adaptation of the population to the new realities resulted in a shift in summer leisure…

Sun care has been seeing double-digit current value growth in Chile since 2020. Although there was a notable slowdown in the rate of increase in 2023 compared with the previous few years, it remained significant – in the double digits. The slowdown…