Eastern Europe

The premium segment represents a relatively small proportion of beauty and personal care in Latvia. Nonetheless, in value terms, premium products are growing at almost twice the pace of mass products. Consumer preferences for premium products is well…

With inflation easing in 2023, premium beauty and personal care in Georgia performed well, registering higher value growth than mass. Increasing numbers of tourists, as well as newly-arrived Russian immigrants also contributed to growth. That being…

In 2023, the premium beauty and personal care landscape in Estonia showcased strong growth, with retail value growth above mass beauty and personal care products. As consumers become increasingly educated about the ingredients in skin care, premium…

In 2023, oral care in Serbia continued to experience consistent volume growth, building upon the momentum seen in previous years. While the volume sales growth mirrored that of the previous year, the notable increase in value sales was primarily…

In 2023, oral care in Lithuania recorded double-digit retail value growth, driven by rising price points. Due to ongoing inflation, manufacturers and distributors extended price growth through 2022-2023. As such, retail volume care struggled in…

Oral care has become an important part of daily personal care routines in Latvia over the review period. Growing dentist bills and the fashionable trend for healthy teeth and fresh breath has driven sales of oral care products in 2023. Oral…

Oral care in Georgia registered moderate value and volume growth in 2023, with the essentialness of oral care supporting volume sales. Toothpaste continued to account for most value sales and also was the best performing product. Within oral care,…

Oral care in 2023 showcased strong growth in Estonia, with double-digit retail value growth and positive, double-digit retail volume growth in areas including denture care, power toothbrushes and electric toothbrushes. Growing consumer education and…

Men's grooming in Serbia exhibited a stable performance in 2023, with middle-aged consumers primarily gravitating towards basic products like shampoo and body wash. However, the influence of social media is prompting younger Serbians to adopt…

In 2023, men's grooming recorded double-digit retail value growth and positive retail volume growth in all areas, excluding premium skin care and men's mass fragrances. A high level of retail volume growth was noted in men's premium fragrances, with…

The year 2023 was a strong year for men’s grooming in Latvia and the Baltic region overall. Men have fully returned to socialising with daily regimes resumed outside the home. Consequently, frequent grooming has once again become a daily habit among…

Men’s grooming in Georgia registered positive value and volume growth in 2023, as inflation fell significantly. In addition, the continued expansion of modern retailing and in particular beauty specialists also expanded the range of brands and…

In 2023, men's grooming in Estonia showcased a positive performance, with double-digit retail value growth and standout volume performances from men's fragrances and bath and shower products. While men's grooming suffered from COVID-19 lockdowns,…

The surge in mass beauty and personal care sales in Serbia during 2023 was primarily fuelled by a robust escalation in prices. This inflationary trend, coupled with heightened price sensitivity among consumers, prompted a notable transition across…

In 2023, mass beauty and personal care products continued to drive the bulk of sales in Lithuania. Although retail value and volume growth is much lower than growth registered by the premium segment, mass items remain the core products demanded,…

Mass beauty and personal care remains the largest segment in Latvia. Despite the growing popularity of premium goods, the majority of consumers use mass products. Solid growth was posted by mass products in 2023, despite the ongoing financial…

Mass beauty and personal care still accounted for significantly more value sales than premium in Georgia in 2023. However, its current value growth was lower. That being said, there was growth. Mass beauty and personal products are continually…

In 2023, retail value sales in mass beauty and personal care in Estonia recorded double-digit retail value growth. While this is below the value growth for premium offerings, the vast majority of sales are generated by mass products. Key areas for…

In 2023, hair care in Serbia witnessed growth predominantly driven by ancillary products such as hair masks, serums, and oils. Serbians are increasingly prioritising hair health and aesthetics, embracing styling techniques to achieve desired looks.…

In 2023, hair care in Lithuania recorded double-digit retail value sales, with retail volume growth led by hair loss treatments. As global supply chains continued to face challenges in the first quarter of 2023, price increases were put in place.…