Beauty and Personal Care

In 2023, beauty and personal care in Bulgaria performed noticeably better than in 2022. The relatively high inflation, especially in the first half of the year, led to significant growth in current value terms, with double-digit increases across most…

In 2023, beauty and personal care in Finland witnessed overall positive value growth, albeit largely attributed to inflation-driven price increases. This trend was particularly notable in categories such as bath and shower, deodorants, and…

All players in beauty and personal care in Lebanon continued to face huge challenges during 2023 as the Israel-Hamas war piled further pressure on demand at a time when many consumers have already curbed their spending on non-essential items. Thus,…

In 2023, beauty and personal care in Honduras continued to recover from the impact recorded in previous years of the pandemic. However rising inflation, exacerbated by the market’s high dependence on imports, and high unemployment led to consumer…

Despite ongoing inflationary pressures, sales of beauty and personal care in El Salvador in 2023 continued to grow. Products such as shampoo and toothpaste benefited from regular usage and more dynamic promotions, while pack sizes polarised between…

In 2023, beauty and personal care continued its growth trajectory following a robust recovery in the previous year. Fragrances, colour cosmetics, and skin care led in terms of value sales as Canadians sought out "affordable luxuries" to boost their…

In 2023, Argentina's beauty and personal care industry continued to experience numerous challenges, shaping results. Argentina has experienced a double-digit rate of inflation since 2007, which became a triple rate in 2023, making the inflation rate…

Although the Saudi economy actually contracted in 2023 due to a drop in oil revenue when it came to the Kingdom’s non-oil economy there continued to be growth, with this including spending on beauty and personal care. The retail industry is looking…

Sales in beauty and personal care in Spain returned to normal patterns in 2023, following the disruptions seen during the era of the pandemic. Notably, overall volume sales returned to small positive growth, while value sales continue to be supported…

Beauty and personal care experienced strong total current value growth in Colombia in 2023, partly driven by soaring inflation (9.28% in 2023 according to the DANE - The National Administrative Department of Statistics), which resulted in strong…

Inflation remained a pressing issue for Belgian consumers in 2023 with economic uncertainty and financial anxiety exacerbated by high heating and energy costs. As consumer purchasing power declined, retail volume sales of beauty and personal care…

Beauty and personal care maintained solid current value growth in South Korea in 2023. Mass beauty and personal care outpaced the growth rate of premium beauty and personal care in this year, although both saw growth. The upward standardisation of…

In 2023, Ireland's beauty and personal care landscape was influenced by high inflation rates, with economic uncertainty shaping consumer spending. Consumers focused on essential items in response to declining disposable incomes, leading to a fall in…

Beauty and personal care continued to show a current value rebound after the pandemic decline in Japan in 2023. In 2023, Japan finally relaxed various restrictions related to COVID-19. First, the status of COVID-19 as an infectious disease, which was…

Retail value sales of beauty and personal care products recorded solid growth in 2023. This increase was largely driven by inflationary pressures, however, as volume sales saw a decline. According to Stats NZ, the cost of living for an average…

In 2023, Jordan's beauty and personal care industry has witnessed a decline, attributed to various financial factors. The emergence of a preference for local brands, offering more affordable options compared to international counterparts, contributed…

Rising living standards in Côte d'Ivoire have boosted demand for beauty and personal care products, leading to positive growth in 2023. Bath and shower, deodorants, fragrances, hair care, cosmetics, and skin care are particularly popular. Factors…

Beauty and personal care products experienced further moderate value growth in the Swiss market in 2022 as more consumers resumed regular (similar to pre-COVID-19) lifestyles and shopping and purchasing behaviours. They worked and spent more time…

Modest sales growth was seen in beauty and personal care in 2022 as household spending remained under pressure. The exchange value of the kyat continued to slide in the wake of the 2021 military coup, although demand continued to increase as…

Double-digit percentage inflation played a crucial role in maintaining significant value growth in beauty and personal care in 2022. However, it is important to note that while the product area experienced growth, most unit prices of beauty and…