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Cosmetics And Toiletries in the United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates

Euromonitor International's Cosmetics And Toiletries in the United Arab Emirates market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change.

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Product coverage

Baby care; Bath and shower products; Colour cosmetics; Deodorants; Depilatories; Fragrances; Hair care; Men's grooming products; Oral hygiene; Oral hygiene excl power toothbrushes; Premium cosmetics; Skin care; Sun care

Executive summary

Strong retail value growth in 2008 despite weak economic situation

In spite of the global economic downturn, which struck the UAE during the second half of 2008, cosmetics and toiletries still managed to register double-digit retail value growth, although it was slightly lower than retail value growth in 2007 and the retail value CAGR over the review period. As a result of the global financial crisis there were job cuts across the UAE and thousands of expatriates were forced to leave, which in turn narrowed the consumer base and hampered retail volume sales of cosmetics and toiletries. However cosmetics and toiletries still managed to record strong retail value growth in 2008 due to significant price increases amid high inflation. Owing to strong price increases, weaker retail volume growth in 2008 did not translate into low retail value growth.

Large multinationals strengthen their grip

The four largest multinational manufacturers in cosmetics and toiletries are together in a very strong position. Procter & Gamble Gulf FZE and Unilever Gulf FZE in particular battle for the leading position and their strong retail value shares are due mainly to their wide portfolio of brands especially in hair care, bath and shower products and oral hygiene. The next largest players L'Oréal Middle East FZE and Beiersdorf Middle East have considerably lower presence as their strength and products are focused more on colour cosmetics and skin care. Nevertheless, all four multinational players witnessed improvements in their retail value shares 2008, thus widening the gap between themselves and smaller players including local players. Local companies continued to have a small presence in cosmetics and toiletries, with the biggest local players being Rasasi Perfumes Industry LLC and Ajmal International Trading Co LLC, the combined retail value share of which was still lower than that of Beiersdorf Middle East in 2008.

Supermarkets/hypermarkets remains leading distribution channel in 2008

Supermarkets/hypermarkets remained the leading channel of distribution in cosmetics and toiletries in 2008 and it managed to further extend its lead in terms of retail value share. A move among consumers towards weekly shopping coupled with regular promotional offers prompted consumers to opt for supermarkets/hypermarkets. However other channels of distribution also remained important in 2008, for example chemists/pharmacies, which attracts consumers due to the advice offered by staff. Also as demand among consumers for specialised products increased, beauty specialist retailers remained popular in 2008 and it was the second leading channel of distribution in cosmetics and toiletries.

Healthy outlook despite uncertain economic situation over the forecast period

Despite uncertainty regarding the global economic climate, the prospects for cosmetics and toiletries in the UAE over the forecast period are positive. Demand for such products is expected to remain strong as consumers show increased interest in personal grooming. Various events are also set to take place in the UAE, which will spur interest in cosmetics and toiletries. For example, Dubai is expected to play an important role owing to the development of two major projects, namely the Beauty and Fragrance Park in Jebel Ali and Beautyland in Dubailand, as well as playing host to the leading cosmetics and toiletries exhibition in the UAE, Beautyworld. In addition, the capital of the UAE, Abu Dhabi, is expected to inaugurate its own exhibition, namely Beauty Vision, in 2009. These developments combined with demand are expected to translate into healthy constant value growth for cosmetics and toiletries in the UAE over the forecast period.

Table of contents

COSMETICS AND TOILETRIES IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES : MARKET INSIGHT

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Strong retail value growth in 2008 despite weak economic situation

Large multinationals strengthen their grip

Supermarkets/hypermarkets remains leading distribution channel in 2008

Healthy outlook despite uncertain economic situation over the forecast period

MARKET DATA

Table 1 Sales of Cosmetics and Toiletries by Sector: Value 2003-2008

Table 2 Sales of Cosmetics and Toiletries by Sector: % Value Growth 2003-2008

Table 3 Sales of Premium Cosmetics by Sector: Value 2003-2008

Table 4 Sales of Premium Cosmetics by Sector: % Value Growth 2003-2008

Table 5 Cosmetics and Toiletries Company Shares by NBO Retail Value 2004-2008

Table 6 Cosmetics and Toiletries Company Shares by GBO Retail Value 2004-2008

Table 7 Cosmetics and Toiletries Brand Shares by Retail Value 2005-2008

Table 8 Sales of Cosmetics and Toiletries by Distribution Format: % Analysis 2003-2008

Table 9 Sales of Cosmetics and Toiletries by Sector and by Distribution Format: % Analysis 2008

Table 10 Forecast Sales of Cosmetics and Toiletries by Sector: Value 2008-2013

Table 11 Forecast Sales of Cosmetics and Toiletries by Sector: % Value Growth 2008-2013

Table 12 Forecast Sales of Premium Cosmetics by Sector: Value 2008-2013

Table 13 Forecast Sales of Premium Cosmetics by Sector: % Value Growth 2008-2013

APPENDIX

Gift Sets

DEFINITIONS

Summary 1 Research Sources

LOCAL COMPANY PROFILES - UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

AJMAL INTERNATIONAL TRADING CO LLC - COSMETICS AND TOILETRIES - UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 2 Ajmal International Trading Co LLC: Key Facts

Summary 3 Ajmal International Trading Co LLC: Operational Indicators

Company Background

Production

Summary 4 Ajmal International Trading Co: Production Statistics 2007

Competitive Positioning

Summary 5 Ajmal International Trading Co LLC: Competitive Position 2008

KAMAL OSMAN JAMJOOM EST - COSMETICS AND TOILETRIES - UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 6 Kamal Osman Jamjoom Est: Key Facts

Summary 7 Kamal Osman Jamjoom Est: Operational Indicators

Company Background

Production

Competitive Positioning

Summary 8 Kamal Osman Jamjoom Est: Competitive Position 2008

PARIS GALLERY LLC - COSMETICS AND TOILETRIES - UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 9 Paris Gallery LLC: Key Facts

Summary 10 Paris Gallery LLC: Operational Indicators

Company Background

Production

Competitive Positioning

BABY CARE IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

HEADLINES

TRENDS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 14 Sales of Baby Care by Subsector: Value 2003-2008

Table 15 Sales of Baby Care by Subsector: % Value Growth 2003-2008

Table 16 Baby Care Premium Vs Mass % Analysis 2003-2008

Table 17 Baby Care Company Shares by Retail Value 2004-2008

Table 18 Baby Care Brand Shares by Retail Value 2005-2008

Table 19 Baby Care Premium Brand Shares 2005-2008

Table 20 Baby Sun Care Brand Shares by Retail Value 2005-2008

Table 21 Forecast Sales of Baby Care by Subsector: Value 2008-2013

Table 22 Forecast Sales of Baby Care by Subsector: % Value Growth 2008-2013

Table 23 Forecast Baby Care Premium Vs Mass % Analysis 2008-2013

BATH AND SHOWER PRODUCTS IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

HEADLINES

TRENDS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 24 Sales of Bath and Shower Products by Subsector: Value 2003-2008

Table 25 Sales of Bath and Shower Products by Subsector: % Value Growth 2003-2008

Table 26 Bath and Shower Products Premium Vs Mass % Analysis 2003-2008

Table 27 Bath and Shower Products Company Shares by Retail Value 2004-2008

Table 28 Bath and Shower Products Brand Shares by Retail Value 2005-2008

Table 29 Forecast Sales of Bath and Shower Products by Subsector: Value 2008-2013

Table 30 Forecast Sales of Bath and Shower Products by Subsector: % Value Growth 2008-2013

Table 31 Forecast Bath and Shower Products Premium Vs Mass % Analysis 2008-2013

DEODORANTS IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

HEADLINES

TRENDS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 32 Sales of Deodorants by Subsector: Value 2003-2008

Table 33 Sales of Deodorants by Subsector: % Value Growth 2003-2008

Table 34 Deodorants Premium Vs Mass % Analysis 2003-2008

Table 35 Deodorants Company Shares by Retail Value 2004-2008

Table 36 Deodorants Brand Shares by Retail Value 2005-2008

Table 37 Forecast Sales of Deodorants by Subsector: Value 2008-2013

Table 38 Forecast Sales of Deodorants by Subsector: % Value Growth 2008-2013

Table 39 Forecast Deodorants Premium Vs Mass % Analysis 2008-2013

HAIR CARE IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

HEADLINES

TRENDS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 40 Sales of Hair Care by Subsector: Value 2003-2008

Table 41 Sales of Hair Care by Subsector: % Value Growth 2003-2008

Table 42 Hair Care Premium Vs Mass % Analysis 2003-2008

Table 43 Sales of Styling Agents by Type: % Value Breakdown 2005-2008

Table 44 Hair Care Company Shares by Retail Value 2004-2008

Table 45 Hair Care Brand Shares by Retail Value 2005-2008

Table 46 Salon Hair Care Company Shares by Retail Value 2004-2008

Table 47 Salon Hair Care Brand Shares by Retail Value 2005-2008

Table 48 Hair Care Premium Brand Shares 2005-2008

Table 49 Forecast Sales of Hair Care by Subsector: Value 2008-2013

Table 50 Forecast Sales of Hair Care by Subsector: % Value Growth 2008-2013

Table 51 Forecast Hair Care Premium Vs Mass % Analysis 2008-2013

COLOUR COSMETICS IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

HEADLINES

TRENDS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 52 Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Subsector: Value 2003-2008

Table 53 Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Subsector: % Value Growth 2003-2008

Table 54 Colour Cosmetics Premium Vs Mass % Analysis 2003-2008

Table 55 Colour Cosmetics Company Shares by Retail Value 2004-2008

Table 56 Colour Cosmetics Brand Shares by Retail Value 2005-2008

Table 57 Colour Cosmetics Premium Brand Shares 2005-2008

Table 58 Forecast Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Subsector: Value 2008-2013

Table 59 Forecast Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Subsector: % Value Growth 2008-2013

Table 60 Forecast Colour Cosmetics Premium Vs Mass % Analysis 2008-2013

MEN'S GROOMING PRODUCTS IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

HEADLINES

TRENDS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 61 Sales of Men's Grooming Products by Subsector: Value 2003-2008

Table 62 Sales of Men's Grooming Products by Subsector: % Value Growth 2003-2008

Table 63 Sales of Men's Razors and Blades by Type: % Value Breakdown 2005-2008

Table 64 Men's Grooming Products Company Shares by Retail Value 2004-2008

Table 65 Men's Grooming Products Brand Shares by Retail Value 2005-2008

Table 66 Men's Razors and Blades Brand Shares by Retail Value 2005-2008

Table 67 Forecast Sales of Men's Grooming Products by Subsector: Value 2008-2013

Table 68 Forecast Sales of Men's Grooming Products by Subsector: % Value Growth 2008-2013

ORAL HYGIENE IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

HEADLINES

TRENDS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 69 Sales of Oral Hygiene by Subsector: Value 2003-2008

Table 70 Sales of Oral Hygiene by Subsector: % Value Growth 2003-2008

Table 71 Sales of Manual and Power Toothbrushes by Type: Value 2003-2008

Table 72 Sales of Manual and Power Toothbrushes by Type: % Value Growth 2003-2008

Table 73 Sales of Toothpaste by Type: % Value Breakdown 2005-2008

Table 74 Oral Hygiene Company Shares by Retail Value 2004-2008

Table 75 Oral Hygiene Brand Shares by Retail Value 2005-2008

Table 76 Forecast Sales of Oral Hygiene by Subsector: Value 2008-2013

Table 77 Forecast Sales of Oral Hygiene by Subsector: % Value Growth 2008-2013

Table 78 Forecast Sales of Manual and Power Toothbrushes by Type: Value 2008-2013

Table 79 Forecast Sales of Manual and Power Toothbrushes by Type: % Value Growth 2008-2013

FRAGRANCES IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

HEADLINES

TRENDS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 80 Sales of Fragrances by Subsector: Value 2003-2008

Table 81 Sales of Fragrances by Subsector: % Value Growth 2003-2008

Table 82 Fragrances Premium Vs Mass % Analysis 2003-2008

Table 83 Fragrances Company Shares by Retail Value 2004-2008

Table 84 Fragrances Brand Shares by Retail Value 2005-2008

Table 85 Forecast Sales of Fragrances by Subsector: Value 2008-2013

Table 86 Forecast Sales of Fragrances by Subsector: % Value Growth 2008-2013

Table 87 Forecsast Fragrances Premium Vs Mass % Analysis 2008-2013

SKIN CARE IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

HEADLINES

TRENDS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 88 Sales of Skin Care by Subsector: Value 2003-2008

Table 89 Sales of Skin Care by Subsector: % Value Growth 2003-2008

Table 90 Skin Care Premium Vs Mass % Analysis 2003-2008

Table 91 Skin Care Company Shares by Retail Value 2004-2008

Table 92 Skin Care Brand Shares by Retail Value 2005-2008

Table 93 Skin Care Premium Brand Shares 2005-2008

Table 94 Forecast Sales of Skin Care by Subsector: Value 2008-2013

Table 95 Forecast Sales of Skin Care by Subsector: % Value Growth 2008-2013

Table 96 Forecast Skin Care Premium Vs Mass % Analysis 2008-2013

DEPILATORIES IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

HEADLINES

TRENDS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 97 Sales of Depilatories by Subsector: Value 2003-2008

Table 98 Sales of Depilatories by Subsector: % Value Growth 2003-2008

Table 99 Depilatories Company Shares by Retail Value 2004-2008

Table 100 Depilatories Brand Shares by Retail Value 2005-2008

Table 101 Forecast Sales of Depilatories by Subsector: Value 2008-2013

Table 102 Forecast Sales of Depilatories by Subsector: % Value Growth 2008-2013

SUN CARE IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

HEADLINES

TRENDS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 103 Sales of Sun Care by Subsector: Value 2003-2008

Table 104 Sales of Sun Care by Subsector: % Value Growth 2003-2008

Table 105 Sun Care Premium Vs Mass % Analysis 2003-2008

Table 106 Sun Care Company Shares by Retail Value 2004-2008

Table 107 Sun Care Brand Shares by Retail Value 2005-2008

Table 108 Forecast Sales of Sun Care by Subsector: Value 2008-2013

Table 109 Forecast Sales of Sun Care by Subsector: % Value Growth 2008-2013

Table 110 Forecast Sun Care Premium Vs Mass % Analysis 2008-2013

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