Eastern Europe

Following a relatively strong performance in the year prior, demand for hair care slowed in Latvia during 2023. Retail volume sales came under pressure following the price increases, although this had a positive impact on current value growth. 2023…

Hair care in Georgia registered moderate constant value and volume growth in 2023. However, the offering remained basic, with standard shampoo being the most popular product and little demand for products such as serums or styling agents. Hair…

In 2023, hair care in Estonia recorded double-digit retail value sales, driven by rising inflation, while volume growth was positive in all areas of bar hair loss treatment. Conditioners showcased strong growth in 2023, while professional hair care…

Fragrances in Serbia in 2023 showcased stable performance but encountered notable challenges. A significant development was observed with drugstore chains like Dm introducing low-cost fragrances within their product offerings. Similarly, the…

In 2023, sales demonstrated another outstanding year in Lithuania with strong double-digit retail value growth and strong retail volume growth in all areas, bar men's mass fragrances and mass fragrance sets/kits.

Fragrances in Latvia registered a much slower performance in 2023 compared to previous years. Although fragrances are considered a staple item for the majority of consumers, demand weakened for several reasons. Economic uncertainty remained strong in…

It was a positive year for fragrances in Georgia in 2023, with similar healthy volume growth both for premium and mass fragrances, though volume growth was lower than the previous year. Price sensitive consumers, especially in the mass segment, opted…

In 2023, fragrances in Estonia recorded double-digit retail value growth, driven by the premium segment. While retail volume growth was positive in all areas of premium fragrances, mass fragrances declined, with mass fragrance sets/kits recording…

Depilatories in Serbia experienced slight volume growth in 2023, propelled by the prevalence of active lifestyles among women. As women ventured out more frequently, there was a corresponding uptick in demand for hair removal products. However, this…

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 Georgia registered modest constant value and volume growth, partly supported by continuing population growth. In addition, inflation eased significantly and this also supported volume growth. Also, supply problems as a result of the…

In 2023, depilatories in Estonia recorded positive retail value growth, with retail volume sales rising in hair removers/bleaches and women’s razors and blades. This was an improvement compared to the review period, with the warm weather in 2023…

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 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…

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…

While value sales increased significantly for deodorants in Georgia in 2023, volume sales fell slightly, as price rises forced some consumers to trade down. This resulted in many consumers switching to deodorant roll-ons, which actually saw volume…

In 2023, deodorants in Estonia saw positive retail value, with growing awareness and a strong advertising campaign in men's deodorants adding momentum to sales. Sales of deodorants also benefited from consumers returning to their social and…

In 2023, the sales trajectory of colour cosmetics in Serbia was propelled by a resurgence in pre-pandemic lifestyle patterns and the pervasive influence of social media. Platforms like TikTok and Instagram emerged as powerful catalysts, with…

In 2023, colour cosmetics drove strong double-digit retail value growth, driven by rising price points. Retail volume growth was positive in areas such as eye make-up, BB/CC creams and lip gloss, with sales driven by a return to pre-pandemic routines…