Beauty and Personal Care

Despite poor economic conditions, colour cosmetics recorded a positive performance in 2022. However, most products saw slower retail volume sales due to weaker consumer spending power caused by high inflation, while the high increases in unit prices,…

In 2020, retail current value sales of colour cosmetics saw a strong decline due to the pandemic. During that year, consumers found it difficult to purchase colour cosmetics, as these were not classified as essential products. Furthermore, throughout…

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…

In the upcoming years, consumers and businesses face an array of challenges, with rising income inequality being among the key ones. Nevertheless, addressing the income inequality through catering to the Bottom of the Pyramid and the Middle Class…

Like most areas of the beauty and personal care market, deodorants saw growth in total volume and current value sales dip in 2023 as persistent inflationary pressures continued to fuel price hikes and erode purchasing power in Algeria. However, the…

The hot tropical climate in Cameroon especially during the dry season leads to a lot of sweating. Temperatures average around 36 degrees on a daily basis during the dry season, with this season lasting for around six months. Sweating is thus…

Deodorants saw strong current value growth in Egypt in 2023. However, the category witnessed a small decrease in its volumes at the same time as its considerable increase in value, due to large increases in its prices. Indeed, prices increased by…

Deodorants in Kenya enjoyed positive growth in 2023, attributed to various factors including increased marketing efforts by players, which play a crucial role in creating awareness and driving consumer preferences – Nivea is an example of a brand…

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…

The performance of deodorants in 2022 was impacted by poor economic conditions and rising price points due to the depreciation of the local currency. As such, retail volume growth suffered during the year. However, current retail value growth was…

With South Africa experiencing economic difficulties, consumers made calculated decisions about the way in which they spent their money in 2022. Many had less disposable income in this year, and therefore they prioritised spending on essentials,…

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…

Depilatories experienced a slowdown in total volume sales growth in 2023. This was mainly because rising prices and falling purchasing power prompted more Algerian women to try to save money by reverting to traditional home-made hair removal…

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.…

Overall, depilatories saw strong current value growth in Egypt in 2023. Women’s razors and blades witnessed the best performance during the year due to the convenience provided by such products, which is becoming crucial in the context of fast-paced…

Depilatories in Kenya saw consumers shift away from traditional razors in 2023, with volume sales in women’s razors and blades continuing to decline. Concerns about cuts and injuries associated with mechanical hair removal methods have prompted a…

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…

In 2022, poor economic conditions weakened retail volume growth for products within depilatories. As such, depressed consumer spending power in 2022, due to an inflationary economy and depreciated local currency, saw growth slow compared to the more…

As many South African consumers faced financial adversity due to the tough economic times within the country in 2022, they sought affordable options when it came to depilatories. Some therefore shifted away from purchasing one singular razor or hair…

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.