Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demo...
Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demographics trends and consumer lifestyles in Kenya. Includes comprehensive data and analysis, tables and charts, with five-year forecasts.
Hair care in Kenya was home to the same trend towards naturalness found elsewhere in beauty and personal care in 2023. The increasing consumer demand for natural hair care products, and healthier, chemical-free lifestyles in general, is driving…
Fragrances in Kenya recorded steady, though low, volume growth in 2023, with sales supported by heightened consumer awareness of grooming, as well as by increased incomes. However, inflation has led local consumers to shift from premium to…
Depilatories in Kenya saw consumers shift away from traditional razors in 2023, with volume sales in women’s razors and blades continuing to decline. Concerns about cuts and injuries associated with mechanical hair removal methods have prompted a…
Deodorants in Kenya enjoyed positive growth in 2023, attributed to various factors including increased marketing efforts by players, which play a crucial role in creating awareness and driving consumer preferences – Nivea is an example of a brand…
Kenya’s colour cosmetics markets saw a continued shift towards online shopping in 2023, as the e-commerce channel expanded. The trend has been advancing during the review period, significantly accelerated by the global pandemic. Though growth for the…
Beauty and personal care in Kenya grew in 2023, though volume sales slowed compared to previous review period years. The industry has witnessed a rise in internet-based enterprises offering diverse beauty and personal care treatments and items online…
Bath and shower in 2023 saw PZ Cussons expand its Flamingo soap line in Kenya by introducing two new variants - Marula Oil and Honey, and Traditional Black Soap. The products are enriched with charcoal, cocoa butter, shea butter and marula oil,…
Baby and child-specific products was the home of controversy in Kenya in 2023. A lobby group, the African Centre for Corrective and Preventive Action (ACCPA), has filed a case seeking a ban on Johnson & Johnson baby powder in Kenya over alleged…
Wipes are extremely underdeveloped in Kenya, with close to all sales generated by baby wipes. There are no visible sales of household products; in addition, the consumer base is limited to urban middle- and upper-income consumer bases with higher…
Despite the increasing demand for toilet care in Kenya on account of the ongoing urbanisation trend, rim blocks and liquids have yet to gain popularity among local consumers. This underpins the still low demand and low visibility of these types of…