Beauty and Personal Care

In 2023, colour cosmetics in Taiwan recorded positive retail value and volume growth, with lip products recording a standout performance. Following the lifting of facemask restrictions, consumers’ focus on makeup dramatically increased, with lipstick…

Colour cosmetics in Azerbaijan registered healthy constant value and moderate volume growth, as supply disruption caused by the war in Ukraine were for the most part ironed out. Also, inflation eased, particularly later the year. That being said,…

In 2023, the beauty and personal care market in Taiwan recorded solid retail value growth, driven by product innovations and rising consumer demand. Inflation was also a driver of retail value growth, remaining at 2% in Taiwan, leading the retail…

Performance was positive for beauty and personal care in Azerbaijan in 2023. While inflation was still an issue, it eased somewhat, particularly later in the year. As such, beauty and personal care registered both moderate constant value and volume…

In 2023, bath and shower in Taiwan recorded positive retail value growth, while retail volume sales declined in unessential areas during rising inflation. This included bath additives and body powder. Due to their essential natural and frequent use,…

Bath and shower registered moderate constant value and volume growth in Azerbaijan in 2023. While inflation was still an issue, it eased somewhat, particularly later in the year. In addition, any supply disruptions caused by the war in Ukraine were…

In 2023, baby and child-specific products in Taiwan recorded positive retail value growth, while retail volume declined. The country suffers from a low birth rate, breaking new historical records of the lowest newborn babies in 2023. Consequently,…

Baby and child-specific products registered moderate constant value and volume growth in Azerbaijan in 2023. While inflation was still an issue, it eased somewhat, particularly later in the year. In addition, any supply disruptions caused by the war…

Sun Care in Thailand saw growth driven by local consumers using sun care at younger ages than previously, as well as by the expansion of category products promising additional benefits to sun protection. Light and ultra-light textures are strong…

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,…

In 2023, premium beauty and personal care in Thailand rose with double-digit growth rate in current value terms as local consumers continued to invest in their personal self-care routines. Mid-to-high- income consumers tend to allocate their beauty…

Oral care in Thailand benefitted from improved consumer awareness in 2023. As was the case in other beauty and personal care categories, oral care also enjoyed new product innovation, primarily in toothpaste where local consumers are shifting towards…

2023 saw more Thai male consumers actively seeking out for-men products and putting more time into researching ingredients and benefits. Brands responded by striving to extend their portfolios to include male-specific variants as local men demanded…

Mass beauty and personal care in Thailand recorded strong double-digit growth in 2023 in current value terms, with rises seen across all segments. Modern consumers are becoming more careful in choosing skin care products in line with health and…

Hair care in Thailand enjoyed strong growth in both volume and current value terms in 2023, thanks in large part to the enjoyment and interest Thai consumers have in pampering and styling their hair. Local consumers tend to have sophisticated at-home…

In 2023 growth in fragrances in Thailand was supported by the continued return to pre-pandemic lifestyles in terms of work, study and socialising outside the home. This increased interaction with others helped to push demand for fragrances in both…

Depilatories in Thailand saw robust growth in 2023, with both volume and current value sales posting strong and steady rises. Growth was supported by fully resumed out-of-home work, study and activities, with Thais back to socialising and playing…

Deodorants in Thailand witnessed steady and strong growth 2023, in terms of both volume and current value sales. This was largely due to the continued post-pandemic return to pre-pandemic patterns and habits, with local consumers once again becoming…

The upturn in demand for colour cosmetics witnessed in 2022 as a result of the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions continued apace in Thailand in 2023, when an almost complete return to school/work, social and travel norms triggered a massive growth…

In 2023, beauty and personal care in Thailand saw demand from local consumers reflect greater sophistication in taste and preferences. While Thais developed a heightened level of concern for health and hygiene when the COVID-19 pandemic was at its…