Depilatories in
Country Report
Executive Summary
Jun 2019PROSPECTS
Decline is seen despite premiumisation
Depilatories in Japan continued to register declines in both retail volume terms and current value terms in 2018, due to the negative impact of the ageing and declining population, as well as a fair degree of maturity. As Japan has been facing the decline and rapid ageing of its population, demographic shifts will negatively impact the demand for depilatories in the forecast period, as older women, who will account for the majority of the population, continue to show little interest in removing their body hair.
Professional hair removal services and electric appliances are threats to growth
The greatest risk to the further development of depilatories in Japan over the forecast period is the possible negative impact of an increasing number of hair removal alternatives. Amidst rising awareness of beauty, the demand for hair removal alternatives, such as professional hair removal services and electric appliances, has been rapidly increasing, attracting beauty-conscious Japanese consumers, who are increasingly seeking products and services which provide highly effective long-lasting beauty solutions.
Women’s razors and blades is expected to see the strongest volume decline
Although all categories within razors and blades are expected to see similar current value growth rates in the forecast period, the volume growth rates are set to be very different. Whilst hair removers/bleaches and women’s pre-shave are only expected to see minimal volume declines in the forecast period, women’s razors and blades is expected to see a far more significant fall.
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Schick Japan continues to lead depilatories
Schick Japan (Edgewell Personal Care Brands) continued to lead depilatories in 2018, holding strong shares in women’s pre-shave and women’s razors and blades. Having reached a fair level of maturity, with the threat of consumers shifting to hair removal alternatives, the company's continuous efforts in terms of product improvement and innovation are sure to help it retain consumers and maintain a strong presence in this category in the forecast period.
Innovation is critical for growth
As the leader in depilatories, Schick Japan considers innovation to be critical for growth, and has continuously invested in improving its product value, packaging and convenience. In 2018, it renewed its leading product line, the Schick Hydro Silk series.
Kai Corp poses a strong challenge
Kai Corp continued to be a strong contender for Schick Japan in 2018. It has a significant presence across several categories, ranging from home goods such as kitchen products to confectionery, beauty products, medical products and business-use blades.
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Depilatories in Japan - Category analysis
HEADLINES
PROSPECTS
Decline is seen despite premiumisation
Professional hair removal services and electric appliances are threats to growth
Women’s razors and blades is expected to see the strongest volume decline
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Schick Japan continues to lead depilatories
Innovation is critical for growth
Kai Corp poses a strong challenge
CATEGORY DATA
Table 1 Sales of Depilatories by Category: Value 2013-2018Table 2 Sales of Depilatories by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 3 Sales of Women's Razors and Blades by Type: % Value Breakdown 2014-2018
Table 4 NBO Company Shares of Depilatories: % Value 2014-2018
Table 5 LBN Brand Shares of Depilatories: % Value 2015-2018
Table 6 Forecast Sales of Depilatories by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 7 Forecast Sales of Depilatories by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Beauty and Personal Care in Japan - Industry Overview
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Inbound tourists continue to support growth in beauty and personal care
Digital technology emerges in beauty and personal care
Fragmentation accelerates as non-beauty companies and start-ups enter the market
Active ingredients focusing on efficacy continue to be introduced
Tourism and untapped territory are key for maintaining growth
MARKET DATA
Table 8 Sales of Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2013-2018Table 9 Sales of Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 10 GBO Company Shares of Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2014-2018
Table 11 NBO Company Shares of Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2014-2018
Table 12 LBN Brand Shares of Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2015-2018
Table 13 Penetration of Private Label in Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value 2013-2018
Table 14 Distribution of Beauty and Personal Care by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 15 Distribution of Beauty and Personal Care by Format and Category: % Value 2018
Table 16 Forecast Sales of Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 17 Forecast Sales of Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research SourcesRelated Reports
- Redefining Premium Beauty | Nov 2019
- Evolution of Ayurveda in India and Beyond | Nov 2019
- The Evolution of Beauty: From Green to Clean to Conscious | Nov 2019
- The Procter & Gamble Co in Beauty and Personal Care | Nov 2019
- Natura & Co in Beauty and Personal Care | Oct 2019