Oral Care

Oral care sales in Western Europe stagnated over 2015-2020, yet are expected to see further growth from 2020 onwards. Toothpaste and toothbrushes constitute the bulk of oral care sales across the region, with sustainable products and products with…

In the Voice of the Industry series, Euromonitor connects with industry professionals to explore trends and innovations. This report focuses on the beauty and personal care industry, drawing on a survey of 800 professionals working in beauty and…

After a difficult year for overall beauty and personal care in 2020, when Johnson & Johnson (J&J) saw sales dip slightly, in spite of strong hygiene-driven growth in its oral care operations, the company recorded a better performance in 2021 as its…

After bucking a long-standing trend in 2020, when Henkel benefited from booming bath and shower sales due to the heightened hygiene consciousness globally as a result of the pandemic, which saw the company outperform the overall beauty and personal…

Coty’s sales had a 10% upturn in 2021 after continuously declining during 2018-2020. New leadership’s turnaround strategies, including streamlining the portfolio, developing skin care, and expanding luxury colour cosmetics, already achieved initial…

Recent years have seen local consumers become increasingly aware of the importance of maintaining a strict daily oral hygiene routine and this is linked to the increased importance of appearance and personal image in Moroccan society. This has led to…

Oral care products were only affected by home seclusion and consumer lockdown during the first quarter of 2021. Many distributors turned to online shopping and home deliveries in order to make it easier for consumers to get supplies and access their…

Oral care derived benefits from increased consumer awareness and interest in oral care, in line with the health and hygiene trend in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Austria. The demand for oral care products was on the rise in…

The competitive environment in the oral care category in Cameroon is led by Colgate-Palmolive and Tropik Industries SA, the exclusive distributor of the Signal toothpaste and toothbrush in Cameroon. Colgate-Palmolive has intensified the competition…

During the long periods of home confinement following the outbreak of COVID-19, oral hygiene habits were affected by limited social contact, stress and the adoption of new lifestyle habits. This did not lead to a complete change in oral care, but it…

After already notable retail current value growth in oral care in 2021, Germany registered a dynamic current value growth rate in 2022, approaching the double-digits. German consumers prioritise their oral health and place high importance on oral…

With the rise of social media and the growing emphasis on beauty, individuals are increasingly striving for a bright, white smile. This trend has led to a shift in beauty standards, with whiter teeth becoming a desirable trait. As a result, consumers…

Brazil is the fourth-largest global market in terms of current value sales of oral care products, surpassing several countries with a higher population density, such as India and Indonesia. This not only demonstrates the significance of organic…

Colgate-Palmolive continues its lead within oral care and holds second in the bath and shower category. While its globally popular brands continue to be Colgate and Palmolive, it also has brands such as Hello, Tom’s of Maine, Speed Stick, Protex,…

Procter & Gamble continues its lead within hair care and holds second place in men's grooming. While its globally popular brands continue to be Pantene and Oral-B, it also has brands such as Crest, SK-II, Old Spice, Rejoice, Olay, Gillette, Herbal…

Unilever gained modest share increase in the beauty and personal care market in 2022, thanks to the company having the largest mass BPC portfolio globally, which experienced strong growth as inflation impacted consumer spending. Value growth was also…

AmorePacific, the leading K-beauty conglomerate, experienced sales declines in both domestic and overseas markets. Its sales in China and skin care, which had once been the driving force for growth, are now encountering significant challenges within…

In 2023, oral care in Argentina continued to expand in retail volume terms for the fourth consecutive year. The increase in hygiene consciousness resulting from COVID-19 has positively impacted oral care into 2023. However, due to the challenging…

The maturity of oral care in Belgium had a negative impact, with volume sales declining over the review period. Many consumers remained increasingly price-sensitive and cautious with their spending in 2023, further dampening retail volume sales.…

In 2023, oral care experienced robust growth fuelled by sustained consumer interest in self-care and heightened awareness of hygiene's crucial role in overall wellbeing. While volumes lagged behind value in most categories due to inflation-induced…