Men's Grooming

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…

Following the slump caused by pandemic restrictions, men's grooming in Kazakhstan has witnessed a strong comeback in 2023. The return to social and professional life has fuelled a renewed interest in personal appearance. Men are increasingly…

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,…

Men’s grooming saw strong current value growth in Egypt in 2023, while volume sales fell slightly during the year. Growth was driven primarily by the fact that the prices of men's grooming products significantly increased. Reasons for these price…

Since the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a significant trend towards men in Ecuador wearing beards, which has had a negative impact on demand for men’s razors and blades as the clean shaven look is no longer considered essential.…

Men’s grooming in Denmark registered a better performance in 2023, with retail volume sales increasing alongside current value growth. Consumer demand bounced back softly across all categories as inflation fell and the propensity to spend recovered…

In keeping with the trend observed earlier in the review period, multifunctional men’s grooming products continued to gain popularity in Costa Rica in 2023. Prominent examples included a Nivea Men liquid soap that is suitable for cleansing the body,…

Men's grooming immediately returned to recording positive growth in 2023 after the decline seen a year earlier when war broke out in Ukraine. Although men themselves were sometimes unable to buy men’s grooming products, women often bought these…

Men's grooming in Turkey experienced a surge in popularity in 2023, driven by a growing awareness of self-care and a shift in traditional gender norms. Gone are the days when men's grooming was considered a niche pursuit. Turkish men are becoming…

In 2023, men’s grooming products in Taiwan registered positive retail value, with volume sales driven by fragrances and skin care. Korean and Japanese trends increasingly impact beauty and grooming preferences. Korean male celebrities usually have…

Men’s grooming saw double-digit current value growth in Israel in 2023. There are many articles published relating to hair care and personal grooming, but traditionally these have mostly been geared towards women. However, as men's grooming has…

In 2023 men’s grooming Guatemala saw men regulating their purchases with cheaper product choices given high inflation. Shaving is a common habit among Guatemalan men, especially for the older generations who believe a habit a shaved face gives the…

Men’s grooming experienced robust current value growth in Chile in 2021 and 2022, and this trend continued in 2023, despite only seeing minor retail volume growth. As the economic situation tended to stabilise in the country, the category gained…

Men’s grooming registered moderate constant value and volume growth in Azerbaijan in 2023. While inflation was still an issue, it eased somewhat, particularly later in the year. In addition, any supply disruptions caused by the war in Ukraine were…

2023 saw more Thai male consumers actively seeking out for-men products and putting more time into researching ingredients and benefits. Brands responded by striving to extend their portfolios to include male-specific variants as local men demanded…

Overall, men’s grooming in Switzerland registered a slight increase in retail current value sales in 2023. With flat overall retail volume growth, most of the retail value growth was stimulated by inflationary factors, as seen in other beauty and…

Men's toiletries in Sweden experienced a rise in segmentation in 2023, with consumers demanding products specifically formulated for their needs. This trend is fuelled by a growing awareness of the differences between men's and women's skin and hair.…

Men’s grooming achieved positive value and volume sales in Peru in 2023, albeit at slower growth rates than seen over the past two years. Although men are becoming more interested in taking care of their appearance in Peru, they tend to be more…