Deodorants

Deodorants were one of the stronger performers among beauty and personal care products in 2023. Despite the stubbornly high inflation, caused initially by the energy crisis from the war in Ukraine, deodorants registered both healthy constant value…

In 2023, sales of deodorants rose following the full lifting of COVID-19 restrictions in Lithuania. As such, an increase in social and professional interactions drove motivation for consumers to maintain a fresh and clean scent.  While deodorant…

Deodorant sprays posted the most dynamic growth within deodorants in Malaysia in 2023, rising fastest in both volume and current value terms as the format gained greater appeal among local consumers. Many brands of deodorant sprays have been…

Traditionally, brands have focused their marketing on TV spots that emphasise the ability of their deodorants to keep consumers fresh, while also helping to make them more attractive. For example, Axe is a brand that has found success by focusing on…

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…

In 2023, retail value sales of deodorants in New Zealand registered stable growth, while volume sales declined. According to Stats NZ, the cost of living for an average household in New Zealand increased by 7% over the 12 months up to September 2023.…

Deodorants in Nigeria saw positive retail current value growth in 2023, but all categories declined in retail volume and value (constant 2023 prices) terms in a depressed economic climate. The strong performance in retail current value sales was due…

With prices continuing to rise for deodorants in North Macedonia in 2023, there was a fall in constant value sales, as rising costs hit profit margins. Volume growth was also minimal. Deodorants sprays continued to account for most value sales and…

Deodorants in Norway continued to grapple with a high degree of market maturity in 2023. Despite a return to social activities and exercise routines, deodorant sales have not seen a corresponding rise. This can be attributed to several factors.…

Deodorant sprays continued to account for the majority of value sales, as sprays are readily available in stores throughout the country and it is easy to find different brands with various characteristics, odours, and unit prices. This trend reflects…

Sales in deodorants were supported by the weather conditions in Peru in 2023, resulting in healthy value growth and more tempered volume growth. Indeed, the country experienced hot temperatures in 2023, along with effects from the El Niño phenomenon…

In 2023, deodorants experienced further solid growth in both retail volume and current value terms in Poland, despite already having returned to the pre-pandemic level of sales. All categories saw both volume and value growth except for deodorant…

In 2023, deodorants in Portugal registered positive retail value and volume growth, with high penetration levels nationwide. However, with consumers already using deodorants as part of their everyday hygiene routine, this limited growth opportunities…

In 2023, deodorants in Romania exhibited robust growth in current value terms, albeit seeing only a low increase in volume terms. This positive trend marked a rebound following the setback experienced during COVID-19, which led to contractions in…

With consumers spending more time outside of the home again there was greater incentive to wear deodorants in 2023 with this helping to fuel demand. With the World Health Organisation declaring the pandemic to be over in early 2023 more consumers…

Deodorants in Serbia witnessed a notable surge in prices in 2023, yet this did not deter volume sales. Instead, consumers opted for alternative formats of deodorants designed for extended use, transitioning from sprays to roll-ons, creams, or sticks.…

In Singapore, where the tropical climate often leads to high humidity, the use of deodorants has become a necessity for many. In 2023, deodorants experienced robust current value growth in Singapore, in the high single digits, finally retuning the…

Deodorants in Slovakia recorded only modest current value growth in 2023 as consumers frequently traded down to cheaper brands and private label. Retail volume sales remained negative with the exception of deodorant creams, which saw only marginal…

Deodorants in Slovenia made strong progress in 2023 as consumers adapted back to their busy pre-pandemic lifestyles. Locals returned to going out, with youth trying to make up for lost time during the COVID-19 pandemic, which took away some of their…

Despite remaining under financial pressure in 2023, demand for deodorants in South Africa continued to grow. However, many consumers reviewed their budgets and only prioritised certain products, while also becoming extremely strategic in terms of…