Beauty and Personal Care

Mass beauty and personal care enjoyed mid-single digit growth in 2022, a stronger performance than in the previous year. Sales had already returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2021, faster than premium products (which only reached 2019 levels in 2022)…

Hair care saw low single-digit growth in 2022, which was the result of the positive performance of all categories with the exception of colourants. Most categories also saw value growth boosted by unit price increases, which were the result of higher…

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 in nearly a century. Businesses are operating in a world of anxieties and uncertainties, not knowing what will be the new normal or when output and consumer spending…

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…