Depilatories

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…

While depilatories in Kazakhstan continued to show value growth in 2023, it was at a more moderate pace compared to 2022, when significant price increases due to supply chain disruptions were observed. This stabilisation reflects a recalibration of…

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…

Overall, depilatories saw strong current value growth in Egypt in 2023. Women’s razors and blades witnessed the best performance during the year due to the convenience provided by such products, which is becoming crucial in the context of fast-paced…

Reckitt Benckiser’s Veet remained the dominant leading brand in hair removers/bleaches in 2023, despite the brand’s volume sales declining significantly over the course of the year after recording an exceptional sales performance earlier in the…

Depilatories continued to see positive retail volume and current value growth in 2023 as consumer lifestyles in Denmark resumed greater normality following the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to working lifestyles, consumers are keen to socialise and…

Depilatories in Costa Rica showed a markedly improved performance in volume terms in 2023, with overall sales increasing at a double-digit rate following marginal growth in 2022. This was partly explained by the strong recovery in consumer confidence…

In 2023, sales of depilatories increased in value terms. Evolving societal norms and beauty standards are placing a greater emphasis on smooth and hair-free skin. As a result, consumers are increasingly turning to depilatories as a convenient and…

Depilatories recorded double-digit growth in retail value terms in 2023. This strong increase was largely driven by price increases, however, as volume sales grew at a steadier pace. Depilatories are facing a two-pronged challenge when it comes to…

In 2023, depilatories in Taiwan saw positive retail value sales, with the return to social activities encouraging

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…

2023 saw depilatories rise in both volume and current value terms in 2023. During the pandemic and its lockdowns, local consumers spend more time at home and there was reduced need to remove body hair, undermining sales. Subsequently, and with the…

Depilatories in Chile saw a slight increase in current value terms in 2023. This was primarily driven by price rises, as sales continued to decline in volume terms. However, the category maintained current value sales significantly higher than those…

Depilatories in Azerbaijan registered modest constant value and volume growth, partly supported by continuing population growth. Inflation eased, particularly at the end of 2023, and this also supported volume growth. Also, any supply problems as a…

Depilatories in Thailand saw robust growth in 2023, with both volume and current value sales posting strong and steady rises. Growth was supported by fully resumed out-of-home work, study and activities, with Thais back to socialising and playing…

Depilatories in Switzerland saw positive retail volume and current value growth in 2023. However, this development was mainly due to the good performance of women’s razors and blades. This category posted the only increase in retail volume terms and…

Depilatories remained a relatively uneventful category in 2023. While the continued popularity of the Estrid brand injects some innovation, overall growth is modest. Depilatory products are considered an essential item by most Swedish women, leading…

The expansion of depilatories in 2023 was tempered by the growth in in-salon beauty treatments in Peru. Cosmetic hair removal treatments, such as laser treatments, are seeing a growing acceptance among Peruvian consumers, thus impacting the frequency…