Oral Care

AmorePacific, the leading K-beauty conglomerate, experienced sales declines in both domestic and overseas markets. Its sales in China and skin care, which had once been the driving force for growth, are now encountering significant challenges within…

Colgate-Palmolive continues its lead within oral care and holds second in the bath and shower category. While its globally popular brands continue to be Colgate and Palmolive, it also has brands such as Hello, Tom’s of Maine, Speed Stick, Protex,…

Coty’s sales had a 10% upturn in 2021 after continuously declining during 2018-2020. New leadership’s turnaround strategies, including streamlining the portfolio, developing skin care, and expanding luxury colour cosmetics, already achieved initial…

After bucking a long-standing trend in 2020, when Henkel benefited from booming bath and shower sales due to the heightened hygiene consciousness globally as a result of the pandemic, which saw the company outperform the overall beauty and personal…

After a difficult year for overall beauty and personal care in 2020, when Johnson & Johnson (J&J) saw sales dip slightly, in spite of strong hygiene-driven growth in its oral care operations, the company recorded a better performance in 2021 as its…

Total volume and current value growth rates for oral care in 2023 were down slightly on 2022. This was partly the result of increasing maturity, but mainly attributable to more cautious attitudes to spending among Algerians as high inflation…

In 2023, oral care in Argentina continued to expand in retail volume terms for the fourth consecutive year. The increase in hygiene consciousness resulting from COVID-19 has positively impacted oral care into 2023. However, due to the challenging…

In 2023, oral care in Australia experienced a stabilisation in demand, with local consumers showing a growing interest in products that offer more than just basic oral hygiene benefits. One notable trend driving this shift is the increasing focus on…

Oral care derived benefits from increased consumer awareness and interest in oral care, in line with the health and hygiene trend in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Austria. The demand for oral care products was on the rise in…

Oral care was the strongest performer in terms of value and volume growth among beauty and personal care products in Azerbaijan in 2023. The essentialness of oral care supported growth, with toothpaste in particular performing strongly. Within…

The maturity of oral care in Belgium had a negative impact, with volume sales declining over the review period. Many consumers remained increasingly price-sensitive and cautious with their spending in 2023, further dampening retail volume sales.…

Oral care in Bolivia registered moderate constant value and volume growth in 2023. Though prices increased for imported brands in particular in 2023, due to a sharp fall in foreign cash reserves, the essentialness of products such as toothpaste…

As an essential, everyday product consumer demand has remained relatively stable for oral care products in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In retail volume terms, more robust categories stagnated or declined moderately while niche oral care categories…

Brazil is the fourth-largest global market in terms of current value sales of oral care products, surpassing several countries with a higher population density, such as India and Indonesia. This not only demonstrates the significance of organic…

Due to the influence of social media, the popularity of teeth whitening at home is gathering pace in Bulgaria and this is contributing to the positive development of oral care in Bulgaria. The desire for a youthful, confident smile fuelled the demand…

The competitive environment in the oral care category in Cameroon is led by Colgate-Palmolive and Tropik Industries SA, the exclusive distributor of the Signal toothpaste and toothbrush in Cameroon. Colgate-Palmolive has intensified the competition…

In 2023, oral care experienced robust growth fuelled by sustained consumer interest in self-care and heightened awareness of hygiene's crucial role in overall wellbeing. While volumes lagged behind value in most categories due to inflation-induced…

In 2023, oral care in Chile registered a slightly better performance than in 2022, but retail volume sales continued to decline, and current value growth was minimal. Most categories continued to experience a contraction in volume demand, with…

Oral care in China experienced only a partial recovery in 2023, with a low rebound in current value terms after seeing a notable decline in the previous year. Leading players such as Yunnan Baiyao Group, Procter & Gamble, Hawley & Hazel Chemical, and…

Despite unfavourable economic conditions, toothpaste and toothbrushes, the main categories in oral care, experienced growth in both volume and value terms in Colombia in 2023. However, shrinking disposable incomes made consumers more price sensitive,…

Global players such as Colgate, Listerine and Oral-B continued to dominate oral care in Costa Rica in 2023 due to their trusted reputations for quality and efficacy, broad product ranges and extensive distribution coverage. However, a number of…

During 2023, major players in oral care such as Colgate-Palmolive and Procter & Gamble undertook various initiatives designed to spread awareness about the importance of maintaining optimum oral hygiene. These campaigns targeted both children and…

Oral care in Denmark continued to witness positive current value growth in 2023 albeit driven by price increases. By contrast, lower purchasing power led to another year of volume sales decline, as many household budgets remained under pressure and…

Retail sales of oral care products showed greater dynamism in current value terms, with volume growth subsiding due to lingering high prices in the Dominican Republic. Basic oral care habits such as teeth brushing are well established among the…

2023 saw volume growth in oral care return to positive ground after two years of declining demand, with the most affordable brands and those which represent the best value for money generating the best sales performances. Against the backdrop of the…

Oral care witnessed a decline in volumes and a considerable increase in value sales in Egypt in 2023, due to the significant increase in its prices. Prices rose for several reasons, including currency fluctuations, with the Egyptian pound weakening,…

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…

Oral care in Finland experienced positive value growth in 2023, but this was primarily due to inflation-induced price increases. Some categories, like power toothbrushes, witnessed a decline in volume sales as consumers opted to delay non-essential…

Despite maintaining a slight retail volume decline in 2023, oral care in France saw solid current value growth, with almost all categories, except mouth fresheners, showing positive performances, due to increasing unit prices. Ongoing inflation in…

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,…

After already notable retail current value growth in oral care in 2021, Germany registered a dynamic current value growth rate in 2022, approaching the double-digits. German consumers prioritise their oral health and place high importance on oral…

Oral care registered a small volume increase in Greece in 2023, following a small decline the previous year.

Oral care in Guatemala saw prices hikes in 2023, though volume sales growth was stable while current value sales saw rapid rises. Most Guatemalans are not willing to change their oral hygiene practices despite having to pay higher prices for products…

In 2023, demand for oral care in Hong Kong grew, as local consumers increasingly prioritised their oral health. Some sought toothpaste that addressed specific concerns, such as sensitivity and repair. Tooth sensitivity, characterised by discomfort or…

Oral care in Hungary is witnessing a surge in demand for therapeutic toothpaste, particularly in the realm of implant-friendly, gum-protecting and sensitivity-relieving variants. This increase in demand can be attributed to the ageing population and…

With the rise of social media and the growing emphasis on beauty, individuals are increasingly striving for a bright, white smile. This trend has led to a shift in beauty standards, with whiter teeth becoming a desirable trait. As a result, consumers…

Oral care in Indonesia saw relatively modest growth in current value terms in 2023, when compared to the previous year. This was due to a declining demand for manual toothbrushes, as consumers held off replacing them in order to save money.…

In 2023, oral care in Ireland showcased positive results, with rising retail volume growth in areas such as dental floss, mouthwashes/dental rinses, tooth whiteners, and toothpaste. Despite the economic conditions, oral health remained important 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…

Oral care saw steady growth in current value terms in 2023 driven largely by significant price increases. In terms of unit price growth, toothpaste recorded among the most notable increases in 2023, followed by dental floss, denture care and…

Apart from seeing a minor decline in 2020, oral care in Japan has been growing in current value terms for the last decade, thanks to the functionality trend and increasing awareness of hygiene pushing up unit prices; this trend continued in 2023.…

Oral care in Kazakhstan in 2023 presented a mixed picture, marked by supply chain disruptions and a growing consumer shift towards premium products. Despite experiencing overall value growth in 2023, oral care faced challenges due to interruptions in…

In 2023, Eezi Oral Hygiene Brands launched in oral care in Kenya, with toothpaste tablets in line with current environmental concerns. These tablets, activated by saliva and clinically approved, offer an eco-friendly and water-free oral care…

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…

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 in Malaysia continued to see growth and development in 2023. Value growth was in part driven by the preventive health trend and in part by premiumisation. Malaysians continued to maintain basic personal hygiene routines, supporting further…

During the long periods of home confinement following the outbreak of COVID-19, oral hygiene habits were affected by limited social contact, stress and the adoption of new lifestyle habits. This did not lead to a complete change in oral care, but it…

Recent years have seen local consumers become increasingly aware of the importance of maintaining a strict daily oral hygiene routine and this is linked to the increased importance of appearance and personal image in Moroccan society. This has led to…

In 2023, oral care sales in New Zealand recorded solid growth in both value and volume terms. Products such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, and mouthwash are considered a personal care staple by most consumers and are often included on grocery lists.…

Oral care in Nigeria recorded strong retail current value growth in 2023. However, as with other categories of beauty and personal care, this reflected strong rises in unit prices amid high inflationary pressure. By contrast, retail volume and value…