Beauty and Personal Care

Demand for depilatories in Portugal registered visible retail volume growth in 2023. Hot summer led many Portuguese women to wear outfits that exposed skin, leading to more frequent purchases of depilatories. In addition, high inflation rates in 2022…

Depilatories experienced notable increases in retail volume and current value sales in Poland in 2023, with growth across all categories, fuelled by the resumption of social events and travel. The mass transition from remote working back to the…

The expansion of depilatories in 2023 was tempered by the growth in in-salon beauty treatments in Peru. Cosmetic hair removal treatments, such as laser treatments, are seeing a growing acceptance among Peruvian consumers, thus impacting the frequency…

Depilatories in Pakistan witnessed significant growth in 2023, driven by an increasing number of women joining the workforce. This demographic shift has led to higher spending on personal care products, particularly in grooming categories. Pakistani…

Depilatories in Norway is characterised by a high degree of maturity. The preference for a hairless appearance has been the norm for a long time, leading to limited opportunities for innovation and premiumisation. Furthermore, the market is dominated…

Though there was double-digit growth in current value sales of depilatories in North Macedonia in 2023, volume growth was minimal and constant value sales fell slightly. Continuing high inflation, as well as a declining population, dampened value…

Depilatories in Nigeria still had quite low penetration at the end of the review period. Nonetheless, the category saw some development. Demand has largely been sustained over the review period, although there was some fluctuation due to the effects…

Similar to other personal care staples, sales of products in the depilatories category were also impacted by the rising cost of living in 2023. According to Stats NZ, the cost of living for an average household in New Zealand increased by 7% over the…

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…

Although many employees started returning to the workplace in 2021, many organisations opted to maintain remote working formats for strategic reasons of cost savings and health protection. However, as infection rates declined and regulators relaxed…

Depilatories remained a highly consolidated category in Malaysia in 2023. Reckitt Benckiser continued to dominate hair removers/bleaches with its brand Veet, with the brand still gaining value share, while Procter & Gamble maintained its dominant…

Depilatories in 2023 showcased positive retail value growth in Lithuania, with volume growth rising in all areas.

The return of normal lifestyles in Latvia following the COVID-19 pandemic restored growth in depilatories bringing about a solid recovery in volume sales in 2021 and 2022. Depilatories is a mature category with limited growth opportunities due to the…

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…

While depilatories in Kazakhstan continued to show value growth in 2023, it was at a more moderate pace compared to 2022, when significant price increases due to supply chain disruptions were observed. This stabilisation reflects a recalibration of…

Although in 2021 and 2022 depilatories in Japan showed a minor rebound from the pandemic-induced current value decline in 2020, sales did not go back to the 2019 (pre-pandemic) level, and a return to decline was seen in 2023. Depilatories has been…

Sales of depilatories saw a positive performance in both volume and current value terms in 2023. Demand for these products was sustained by consumers continuing to return to their more active lifestyles, following the end of the pandemic, with 2023…

Depilatories saw current value growth in Israel in 2023, though not as high a growth rate as other beauty and personal care categories. Laser hair removal is having a significant impact on the depilatories category. As more people get permanent hair…

Depilatories in Ireland in 2023 recorded a positive performance, with hair removers/bleaches and women's razors and blades showcasing positive retail volume and value growth. Poor economic indicators with shrinking disposable incomes and high…

Depilatories remained an insignificant category in Indonesia at the end of the review period. Despite the fact that the removal of unwanted facial and body hair is standard for women in the country, consumers prefer to seek out professional…