Market research on the beauty and personal care industry. Standar...
Market research on the beauty and personal care industry. Standardised and cross-comparable total market sizes, market share and share data, distribution and industry trends and category level information.
In 2023, despite the end of the zero-COVID policy, skin care in China did not witness the anticipated strong rebound, but instead experienced a modest recovery in the low single digits in current value terms, with actual value sales remaining lower…
Beauty and personal care in Hong Kong greatly relies on tourism expenditure as a significant contributor to sales, representing at least 20% share pre-pandemic. The recovery of the tourism industry has played a crucial role in revitalising demand,…
People are becoming increasingly keen to care for their skin as they become more aware of the negative effects that pollution, stress, and lifestyle choices can have on skin health. Consumers in India are therefore increasingly turning to functional…
Skin care in Indonesia registered a healthy performance in both volume and current value terms in 2023, underpinned by a high level of interest among younger generations. Facial skin care represented by far the largest product area, and as such,…
In 2023, skin care continued to see current value growth in Japan due to the ongoing increase in awareness of self-care. In addition, from April 2023, all travellers entering Japan on direct flights from China were no longer required to present a…
While skin care in Kazakhstan saw moderate sales volume growth in 2023, its full potential was hampered by supply chain disruptions and raw material shortages. These challenges forced some consumers to switch from premium to more affordable brands,…
Anti-agers continued to thrive in Malaysia in 2023, driving overall growth and development for skin care and leading growth within the category in both volume and current value terms. Anti-agers benefits from regular and frequent new and innovative…
Skin care in Pakistan experienced robust growth in 2023, driven by a combination of factors including population expansion and the increasing participation of women in the workforce. With more women joining the workforce, there is a parallel rise in…
In Singapore, skin care saw continued current value growth in 2023, with facial care remaining the largest category and the primary growth driver. Growth was underpinned by several factors, including escalating concerns regarding beauty, health, and…
In 2023, overall skin care saw only low current value growth in South Korea. However, while mass skin care experienced solid growth, premium skin care recorded a second consecutive year of decline. Mass brands exhibited rapid development in terms of…
In 2023, skin care in Taiwan recorded positive retail value growth, with the majority of products recording positive volume sales. Dermocosmetics brands on the landscape have been actively educating consumers on specific ingredients, with brands…
In 2023 skin care in Thailand remained focused on the skinimalism trend, whereby the aim is to use relatively few steps in short but efficient skin care routines. The most important steps for Thai consumers are those centred on cleansing,…
Skin care in the Philippines saw a second year of positive growth in retail volume terms in 2023, following the challenges arising from the pandemic. Dermocosmetics brands saw a particularly strong performance, owing to their perception of providing…
Skin care in Uzbekistan experienced significant growth in 2023, particularly in the facial care area. Import stabilisation and improved product deliveries contributed to this surge, creating a positive market environment. Reductions in customs import…
Like other beauty and personal care categories, skin care in Vietnam benefitted from rising incomes and living standards in 2023. Local consumers are placing greater emphasis on their appearance and starting to use skin care products at earlier…
Sun care continued to grow in 2019, driven not only by its use in protecting consumers from the sun’s rays, but also as an aid to anti-ageing or helping to maintain a pale complexion. However, its performance in 2019 was hit by bad weather in some…
Sun care in Azerbaijan registered both healthy constant value and volume growth in 2023. Inflation eased, especially at the end of the year, and this supported volume sales. In addition, supply issues arising from the war in Ukraine were resolved and…
After a year of decline in 2022, following the easing of pandemic restrictions in China sun care experienced full recovery in current value terms in 2023, returning to the pre-pandemic level of sales. The remarkable resilience of the sun care…
The surge in outbound travel, especially to Southeast Asia in 2023, resulted in double-digit current value growth for sun care in Hong Kong. Sunny locations such as Thailand and Singapore were among the top 10 outbound travel destinations for Hong…
People were finally able to travel in 2022, after almost two years of restrictions. Since the pandemic prevented individuals from leaving their homes, 2022 served as a year of travel for the populace. Recovery in the travel industry also encouraged…