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Coronavirus (COVID-19) has shaken up consumer goods and service industries in the Middle East, putting pressure on supply chains and depressing sales as lockdowns and job losses squeeze discretionary spending. Essential items such as packaged food,…

Colour cosmetics in the Middle East and Africa faces severe challenges. Social media, women’s empowerment and product innovation positively influenced the market in 2019, but growth was hampered by cautious consumer spending and economic malaise,…

Fragrances is seeing modest growth in the Middle East and Africa, albeit undermined by economic slowdown in core markets. However, demand for fragrances in the region has grown, in accordance with an overall positive trend in personal grooming,…

To help companies understand which categories are most primed for sustained e-commerce growth post-pandemic, Euromonitor developed the E-Commerce Readiness Model. This tool uses analytic modelling to determine which countries and categories have the…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession since World War II. In Q4 2020, the end of the pandemic started as countries began administering effective vaccines among the population; however, vaccine distribution…

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the consumer goods market in Sub-Saharan Africa, with recovery expected to take place over time. Consumers expenditure has been negatively affected, as value seeking consumers shift to essential products. The…

The digital revolution has been rewiring retail for years, leading to new business models, commerce ecosystems and channels for reaching and engaging consumers. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this transition, as e-commerce became the default…

Skin care sales slipped into decline in real value terms in 2020, as Coronavirus (COVID-19) negatively impacted the performances in most countries in the Middle East and Africa region. Even in Saudi Arabia, where value sales rose, this was mainly…

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant changes in business models and consumer behaviour, as well as altering the ways and the geography many of us live, work, study and play. Understanding what changes will stick after the pandemic…

As the end of 2021 approaches, almost two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the emergence and rapid spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant has increased uncertainty and weakened the momentum of the global recovery. This series of quarterly reports…

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…

Slower growth, surging inflation, rising geopolitical risks and an accelerating deglobalisation trend are factors shaping the global economic, financial and trade landscape in 2022 and beyond. Despite the challenges, there are opportunities for…

The briefing introduces the Cities Households Necessities Spending Index. The index ranks 1,075 cities by household expenditure on non-discretionary items, namely food, housing, and clothing and footwear. This analysis focuses on 160 major cities.…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…

Now in its seventh edition, this report explores the top digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this edition touch on topics such as second-hand shopping, community group buying,…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. In 2023, global inflation is expected to ease from its peak in 2022, but remaining significantly above-trend. Geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market are…

This report analyses the market for beauty and personal care in Tanzania. For the purposes of the study, the market has been defined as follows:

The underwhelming sales performance registered in baby and child-specific products during 2022 can be attributed largely to the contraction of the end consumer base for these products. The number of babies being born in Morocco continues to decline…

2022 saw bath and shower benefit from improvements that have been seen in the personal hygiene habits of large numbers of Moroccans since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Growing frequency of usage as consumers have sought to maintain…

2022 saw demand under some pressure due to a far more controlled attitude towards spending among the local population amidst the spectre of inflation and a significant increase in the cost of living. After a strong recovery in economic activity…

Towards the end of the review period, spending on colour cosmetics continued to increase gradually among Moroccan consumers despite the tough economic situation and the pressure that this has put on household incomes. Various categories of colour…

One of the few positive outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic for sales of deodorants was that many local consumers are now paying more attention to their personal hygiene routines. In particular, young men are becoming much more conscious about body…

Recent years have seen Morocco’s female population become increasingly preoccupied with appearance and maintaining a feminine, attractive and well-groomed appearance is now considered essential, especially among younger consumer groups. This trend…

The economic crisis that Morocco continues to face had a significant negative impact on demand for fragrances over the course of 2022 as consumers curbed all non-essential spending amidst high inflation and a significant increase in the cost of…

Hair care registered a positive performance in 2022 as consumers paid more attention to their appearance during the post-pandemic era. Both women and men are paying increasing attention to maintaining their look as socialising outside of the home…

Mass fragrances registered a particularly strong performance as sales rebounded robustly over the course of 2022. The main driver of growth in the category is that many consumers are reverting to their pre-pandemic lifestyle habits and this has meant…

Moroccan men are increasingly feeling the pressure to maintain strict personal hygiene and personal grooming routines as changes in society have placed far more emphasis on male beauty while encouraging men to pay attention to their appearance. This…

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…

The tough economic conditions that prevailed in Morocco during 2022 prompted many consumers to become much more cautious with regards to their discretionary spending and this put huge pressure on demand for premium beauty and personal care. While…

One of the key factors that has growth in skin care in Morocco in recent years is the widening of the consumer group for these products to include younger women who in the past might not have considered it important to begin thinking about skin care…

Sun care recorded another positive sales performance during 2022 as category continued to announce back from the seven year sales declines recorded at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic during 2020. However, it should be noted that there is still a…

Beauty and personal care continued to develop in 2022 as population growth, urbanisation and rising incomes due to economic development expanded the core consumer base in most categories. However, most local people demand only the absolute basics…

Awareness is rising amongst Tunisian parents about children’s hygiene and toiletries thanks to the modernisation of society with parents seeking the best for their children despite the low purchasing power in the country. In 2022, the baby and…

In 2022, hand sanitisers recorded a significant decline, with sales returning to near pre-pandemic levels. For almost two years, this product was in high demand by Tunisians and widely available, including in modern and traditional grocery retailers.…

The beauty and personal care industry in Tunisia registered strong value growth in 2022. However, this was mostly caused by relatively high inflation that was stimulated by a sharp depreciation of the local currency against the euro, the economic…

After two tight years in 2020 and 2021 due to the onset of COVID-19, 2022 proved to be a year of recovery for sales of colour cosmetics in Tunisia. During the height of the pandemic, demand recorded a significant decline because many women had to…

Sales of deodorants in Tunisia are generally supported by lower-income consumers who use these products not only as deodorants or antiperspirants but also as a substitute for fragrances. This is especially the case for deodorant sprays, which are…

Despite growing competition in the category and an important number of products available in the Tunisian market, local manufacturer Laboratoire Nihel maintained its position as the leading player in depilatories in value terms in 2022.

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021, sales of fragrances recorded steep declines in volume and stagnation in value terms. Government restrictions limited all social interactions and enforced considerable time at home. Given…

Due to the economic crisis, the parallel market and smuggled products are increasing in Tunisia. One of the categories that is most affected by the presence of illicit trade is salon professional hair care. In 2022, the number of products illegally…

Countless new products were developed by local industry players in Tunisia in 2022. The Tunisian beauty and personal care industry is endeavouring to compete with international players by launching new brands at affordable prices compared to imported…

After two unprecedented years characterised by the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, 2022 proved to be a year of recovery for men’s grooming in Tunisia. Moreover, despite the economic crisis, men’s grooming in Tunisia remained attractive to many…

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…

Due to the economic crisis and the currency reserves that are in continuous decline, the Ministry of Trade opted to implement new rules on the importation of premium beauty and personal care products. Companies that want to import beauty and personal…

Skin care is an increasingly interesting category for a growing number of Tunisian companies. This category offers potential for growth as consumers are more aware of the importance of taking proper care of their skin, for beauty and health reasons,…

During 2022, the sun care category in Tunisia witnessed the launch of the first domestic, locally produced brand, Narcisse Sund. The product is locally produced and sold via pharmacies and retail e-commerce. Demand remains limited due to a lack of…

Sensitisation campaigns of new mothers post birth and increased access to information on infant care is having an impact on the way most parents take care of their infants. There is a growing shift from the use of alternative cleaning techniques such…

Sales of hand sanitisers plunged in both value and volume terms in 2022 as most Cameroonians now consider them unnecessary or of low priority post pandemic. The prices of hand sanitisers surged as leading players cut down production in response to…

The beauty and personal care market in Cameroon has great economic potential. However, some sectors, such as colour cosmetics are still heavily characterised by imported products. Imports of colour cosmetics and skin care products in volume terms…

In the nail products category, nail polish experienced the strongest growth while nail treatments/strengthener recorded the lowest demand. Innovation continues to drive growth in nail products. Nail polish has evolved. Traditional nail polish takes a…