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.
The depilatories category is slowly evolving though it remains fairly niche. Just like the category for men, razors continue to be the primary form of hair removal for most women in Cameroon. They are widely available, affordable and easy to use.…
From modern grocery retailers to small local grocers, imported fragrances continue to dominate shelves. Despite the entry of more “Made in Cameroon” brands in the market such as Chouquette, Les Essences Bantu, Mboa, Extraits, Parfums Bonheur and…
Hair breakages and scalp issues are some of the leading hair problems in Cameroon, which is why demand for conditioners and shampoos is on a growth trajectory. For scalp issues, dandruff is the main problem with the hot tropical climate in the…
The “Made in Cameroon” logo, one which started in the food industry, has rapidly gained traction and spread across other industries including beauty and personal care. As the Cameroonian government touted its import substitution policy in order to…
In the past, be it in barber shops or at home, baby powders were the most common pre-shave products used with surgical spirits used as post-shave lotions to prevent bumps. These were cheaper alternatives coupled with the fact that the availability of…
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…
The premium beauty and personal care category in Cameroon is still niche due to low demand as the target audience remains small. This has been a key reason why it has been a struggle to have established beauty specialists that focus solely on the…
The face is the most visible part of the body and Cameroonians especially women are keen on using facial care to look after their skins. There is an increased willingness to spend more on obtaining quality facial care products. Unlike the body care…
Inflationary pressures and placing downwards pressure on baby and child-specific products. This is majorly owing to lower consumer spending powder, whereby consumers are seeking multifunctional products which can be used for babies and children as…
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) announced that it has seized and banned 435 cosmetics from the market. The products include skin brightening lotions, creams, gels and soaps that contain hydroquinone, mercury, and its compounds. Exposure to high…
Beauty and personal care saw an overall positive performance in Kenya in 2022, despite the challenges of inflationary pressures. Indeed, beauty and personal care is a growing industry in Kenya, propelled by the country's expanding young,…
Lip products are starting to see a revival, following the end of the era of pandemic-related face masks which covered the mouth and nose. During this time, many consumers neglected lip care cosmetics completely, while others opted for smudge-proof…
The performance in deodorants in Kenya is driven by growth in the urban population and rising incomes among Kenya’s burgeoning middle-class population, as these consumers audiences are those who tend to pay the greatest attention to their personal…
Many people embraced at-home beauty and personal care routines during the era of the pandemic, as salons were closed. Within this “home spa” trend, consumers also embraced at-home, do-it-yourself (DIY) hair removal. Now, post-pandemic, with salons…
The growing interest in grooming, which has resulted in more spending on beauty and personal care products, is what fuels sales of fragrances in Kenya. This is true for the majority of Kenyans, as the fragrance industry flourishes in the nation,…
With increasing hair care awareness among consumers, there is a growing trend towards natural hair and natural hair styles, and away from chemically straightened hair, which has led to many women cutting their relaxed hair.
Mass brands saw popularity in 2022, thanks to their lower prices being favoured by price-sensitive consumers facing inflationary pressures. Indeed, consumers are prioritising essentials over luxury items, which is also a continuation of trends seen…
Whilst we are seeing positive developments in men’s grooming, potential volume sales are somewhat suppressed by inflationary pressures. Overall, however, men’s grooming is becoming more popular in Kenya, coupled with the rising awareness of the…
We are seeing a slew of partnerships in beauty and personal care in Kenya, with such moves being a key strategy for players to stay a step ahead of the competition. Indeed, brands are going an extra mile to partner with organisations in a bid to…
Whilst premium beauty and personal care remains more niche than its mass counterparts, due to inflationary pressures leading to lower consumer spending power, the premium segment still holds great potential. For example, there is an increased…