Depilatories

In 2023, sales of depilatories increased in value terms. Evolving societal norms and beauty standards are placing a greater emphasis on smooth and hair-free skin. As a result, consumers are increasingly turning to depilatories as a convenient and…

While Croatian consumers are showing increased interest in depilatories generally, 2023 saw a particularly strong increase in demand for depilatories made using natural ingredients such as argan oil and aloe vera. Each of these ingredients is…

In 2023, retail volume sales of depilatories declined in Bosnia and Herzegovina, amid lower consumer confidence caused by high inflation and the rising cost of living. Women’s razors and blades is the largest category within depilatories, but it was…

Depilatories registered current value growth in the Czech Republic in 2023. High inflation and the rising prices of services in beauty salons, as well as laser hair removal, temporarily supported the growing retail value of the category. Sales…

Permanent and semi-permanent hair removal continues to be popular among Slovak consumers, providing strong limitations to the sale of traditional depilatories. In 2023, the category recorded only modest current value growth, mostly driven by rising…

In an effort to present better value and attract sales some manufacturers increased their pack sizes, as seen with 10+4 Gilette Blue and 10+5 Wilkinson Sword. However, these large packs do not always present the best value with smaller packs of four…

In 2023, depilatories in Bulgaria witnessed steady growth in current value terms, driven mainly by unit price growth. Retail volume growth also remained steady even though some consumers made cutbacks to expenditure. An increasing number of girls are…

Depilatories saw continued growth in 2022, with hair removers driving the category’s expansion. Experiencing a long and hot summer, women were looking for new ways to deal with hair growth at the same time as reducing the amount of time spent…

In 2022, depilatories experienced strong double-digit percentage growth, fuelled by two key factors: rising unit prices and a moderate increase in volume demand. The upward trend in unit prices played a significant role in driving the category's…

Volume sales of depilatories increased slightly in 2022 due to many consumers’ returning to pre-pandemic lifestyles, as women spent more time outside of their homes. However, this sales growth is hampered by the return of many women to salons and…

A wide range of beauty salons and professional treatments are negatively impacting the market of depilatories. This includes the rise in popularity of services such as waxing, electric depilation devices, laser removal and other mid-or long-term…

The war in nearby Ukraine had a significant impact, with the resultant energy crisis leading to soaring inflation and dampening volume sales. As a result, though there was double-digit growth in current value sales of depilatories in 2022, volume…

Volume sales of depilatories rose only very moderately during 2022 despite the increased interest in hair removal generally among the population of Romania. The main reason for the lacklustre performance in the category during the year is that the…

Depilatories is among the categories of beauty and personal care that has enjoyed increasing popularity and sales growth in recent years in Poland, driven by the growing affluence of society. Above all, the growing popularity of depilatory products…

In 2022, Georgian consumers returned to pre-pandemic lifestyles as the threat and concern surrounding COVID-19 reduced. As a consequence, many consumers spent increased time outside of the household. This boosted the demand for depilatories, with…

Depilatories was negatively affected by the pandemic as, with women going out less, there was less demand for depilatories. In 2022, the category recorded fast growth as consumers returned to work and social activities, recouping the losses of the…

In the Voice of the Industry series, Euromonitor connects with industry professionals to explore trends and innovations. This report focuses on the beauty and personal care industry, drawing on a survey of 800 professionals working in beauty and…