Beauty and Personal Care

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…

Oral care witnessed a decline in volumes and a considerable increase in value sales in Egypt in 2023, due to the significant increase in its prices. Prices rose for several reasons, including currency fluctuations, with the Egyptian pound weakening,…

In 2023, Eezi Oral Hygiene Brands launched in oral care in Kenya, with toothpaste tablets in line with current environmental concerns. These tablets, activated by saliva and clinically approved, offer an eco-friendly and water-free oral care…

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…

In current retail value terms, oral care grew well in 2022, partly attributed to the fast-growing population, resulting in new consumer groups' entry. Despite poor economic conditions, the essential nature of the category drove continued growth, even…

In 2022 the South African economy experienced tough economic conditions, with consumers affected by loadshedding, rising mortgage rates, and price increases on fuel and food. For this reason, budgets were extremely tight and people had to spend…

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…

Despite price hikes and falling purchasing power amidst persistently high inflation, overall demand for premium beauty and personal care products in Algeria remained reasonably robust in 2023. This resilience was partly explained by the fact that the…

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…

Premium beauty and personal care segment saw double-digit current value growth in Egypt in 2023 but significant decline in volumes during the year. Two main factors impeded the performance of premium beauty and personal care during the year. Firstly,…

Premium beauty and personal care in Kenya suffered from high inflation in 2023, continuing from 2022, leaving consumers with limited budgets – especially those in lower-income segments – and encouraging a shift away from premium-positioned products…

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…

High inflation and rising price points saw premium beauty and personal care performing well in value terms, growing faster than mass beauty and personal care. This is due to higher-income consumers being less impacted by economic conditions, with…

As South Africa faces an economic crisis, more consumers have been prioritising necessities over non-essentials. For most people, the tough economic conditions meant their budgets could not accommodate non-essential items in 2022, as most consumers…

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…

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…

In keeping with developments across beauty and personal care in Algeria, skin care saw overall volume and current value growth rates slow in 2023 as inflationary pressures continued to drive up unit prices and take a toll on disposable incomes.…

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…

Skin care saw strong current value growth in Egypt in 2023, while volumes fell slightly as a result of significant price increases. Prices were affected by the significant devaluation of the Egyptian pound, which made imported raw materials and…

Skin care saw Garnier introduce its green beauty concept in Kenya in 2023, addressing the rising demand for naturally sourced products. Garnier’s global president emphasised the brand's commitment to green science and sustainability during the launch…