Explore the latest trends, demand drivers and growth opportunitie...
Explore the latest trends, demand drivers and growth opportunities in the Middle East, with in-depth market and data analysis from our in-country field researchers and regional experts.
Cat food dominates pet care sales in Saudi Arabia with the category continuing to see dynamic double-digit growth in value and volume terms in 2023. This is largely due to the growing population pet cats and increasing awareness of the benefits of…
Sun care recorded current value growth in 2023. While having tanned skin is considered desirable amongst local consumers, the increasing awareness of the negative effects of exposure to the sun on skin has led to growing demand for self-tanning…
Skin care saw double-digit current value growth in 2023. Notably, skin care products are being launched in larger pack sizes. While many creams and lotions used to be only found in 50ml, consumers can now find them in packaging of up to 450ml.…
Premium beauty and personal care saw double-digit current value growth in Israel in 2023. Overall, the premium trend slowed at the end of the review period, as the disposable income of local consumers declined and there was a growing willingness to…
Oral care saw current value growth in Israel in 2023. While there were no official price increases in the market during the year, there was less discounting and promotional activity involving oral care products. In effect this meant that prices…
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…
The mass beauty and personal care category saw double-digit current value growth in Israel in 2023. Many consumers were encouraged to shift to the mass segment due to the challenging economic conditions prevailing in the country. In the face of many…
Hair care witnessed current value growth in Israel in 2023. Hyaluronic acid, a popular ingredient in anti-ageing products in the skin care category, has also become popular in hair care. Hyaluronic acid is believed to give more moisture to hair and,…
Fragrances registered double-digit current value growth in 2023. Prices continued to rise during the year, as inflation remained high. As manufacturers and retailers struggled to maintain profit margins, there were fewer discounts and promotions…
Depilatories saw current value growth in Israel in 2023, though not as high a growth rate as other beauty and personal care categories. Laser hair removal is having a significant impact on the depilatories category. As more people get permanent hair…