Beauty and Personal Care

Oral care saw current value growth in Israel in 2023. While there were no official price increases in the market during the year, there was less discounting and promotional activity involving oral care products. In effect this meant that prices…

As concerns over obesity, food sensitivity, and diseases rise, health lifestyle habits are becoming the new norm. In the United Arab Emirates, this trend has sparked an explosion in men’s journals and blogs, as local male consumers engage with health…

An increasing number of Saudi men are now considering using men’s grooming products to help them to create the best versions of themselves. Saudi men want to be well groomed but want to follow simple and relatively quick routines to achieve this. As…

Men’s grooming saw double-digit current value growth in Israel in 2023. There are many articles published relating to hair care and personal grooming, but traditionally these have mostly been geared towards women. However, as men's grooming has…

Mass beauty and personal care brands are incorporating innovative ingredients such as vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and algae into their products to attract consumers’ attention and to essentially justify higher price points. These ingredients are…

Mass beauty and personal care continued to see strong growth in current value terms in 2023, albeit slightly slower than in the previous year as the country’s economy contracted. With the pandemic being declared over in early 2023 more consumers…

The mass beauty and personal care category saw double-digit current value growth in Israel in 2023. Many consumers were encouraged to shift to the mass segment due to the challenging economic conditions prevailing in the country. In the face of many…

New product innovation in terms of scalp care and “skinification” are emerging within hair care in the United Arab Emirates. This trend is being driven by growing awareness of the importance of scalp health and its impact on overall hair health, as…

Hair care continued to see strong growth in retail volume terms in 2023. Despite the Kingdom’s economy contracting in 2023 there remained a renewed consumer confidence in the wake of the pandemic with more consumers returning to the workplace and…

Hair care witnessed current value growth in Israel in 2023. Hyaluronic acid, a popular ingredient in anti-ageing products in the skin care category, has also become popular in hair care. Hyaluronic acid is believed to give more moisture to hair and,…

As the end of 2021 approaches, almost two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the emergence and rapid spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant has increased uncertainty and weakened the momentum of the global recovery. This series of quarterly reports…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession since World War II. In Q4 2020, the end of the pandemic started as countries began administering effective vaccines among the population; however, vaccine distribution…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries in Q4 2023 and 2024. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence remains among the key economies. Higher volatility in the energy markets and disruption of…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. In 2023, global inflation is expected to ease from its peak in 2022, but remaining significantly above-trend. Geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market are…

Slower growth, surging inflation, rising geopolitical risks and an accelerating deglobalisation trend are factors shaping the global economic, financial and trade landscape in 2022 and beyond. Despite the challenges, there are opportunities for…

Value sales of fragrances received a boost in 2022 from consumers’ growing preference for more expensive options. Many local consumers are willing to invest in premium fragrances as a way to make a statement about their personal style and…

Beauty and personal care in Saudi Arabia continues to be led by well-established regional and international luxury brands. This includes leading local players in fragrances, such as Abdul Samad Al Quraishi, Arabian Oud, and Al-Majed for Oud. The…

Fragrances is seeing modest growth in the Middle East and Africa, albeit undermined by economic slowdown in core markets. However, demand for fragrances in the region has grown, in accordance with an overall positive trend in personal grooming,…

Fragrances registered double-digit current value growth in 2023. Prices continued to rise during the year, as inflation remained high. As manufacturers and retailers struggled to maintain profit margins, there were fewer discounts and promotions…