Market research on the beauty and personal care industry. Standar...
Market research on the beauty and personal care industry. Standardised and cross-comparable total market sizes, market share and share data, distribution and industry trends and category level information.
Sales of depilatories continued to decline in retail volume terms in 2023. Aside from a brief recovery during 2020 when hair and beauty salons were forced to close – and thus women had to take a DIY approach to hair removal – sales of depilatories…
Similar to other personal care staples, sales of products in the depilatories category were also impacted by the rising cost of living in 2023. According to Stats NZ, the cost of living for an average household in New Zealand increased by 7% over the…
Although in 2021 and 2022 depilatories in Japan showed a minor rebound from the pandemic-induced current value decline in 2020, sales did not go back to the 2019 (pre-pandemic) level, and a return to decline was seen in 2023. Depilatories has been…
Depilatories in Finland witnessed sluggish growth in 2023. Consumers, facing economic constraints, readily opted for private label or budget-friendly alternatives. This trend was particularly evident in the women's razor and blade area, where the…
Depilatories saw modest current value growth in Colombia in 2023. Economic pressures compelled some consumers to cut back on non-essential spending during the year, including visits to beauty salons for hair removal services, such as waxing and laser…
Depilatories witnessed gains in value growth in 2023, primarily fuelled by price increases as consumers shifted towards self-care and at-home treatments in lieu of spa and salon visits. This trend was spurred by increases in the cost of living,…
Depilatories remain at the core of women’s personal care routines in Belgium and are considered an essential product. Despite retail price inflation, volume sales of depilatories remained resilient and did not decrease to the same degree as other…
In 2023, all depilatories products in Argentina registered positive growth in retail value and volume terms. The peak of tourism in 2022 and 2023 positively impacted growth while hotter weather boosted sales. Sales for depilatories is traditionally…
L'Oréal Groupe remains the leading player in beauty and personal care globally in 2022. Key focus areas include the Aesop acquisition, expansion in Asia Pacific, and achieving sustainable commitments. Applying skinification trends has enabled it to…
Natura&Co maintains its leadership in mass fragrances, holding the fifth position in the category overall. The macroeconomic challenges from the Russia-Ukraine war and accelerating inflation have impacted Avon International and The Body Shop.…
Procter & Gamble continues its lead within hair care and holds second place in men's grooming. While its globally popular brands continue to be Pantene and Oral-B, it also has brands such as Crest, SK-II, Old Spice, Rejoice, Olay, Gillette, Herbal…
The current value growth of depilatories in 2022 was below the national inflation average, which was a consequence of a combination of factors. One of the drivers that potentially leverages sales of depilatories is the more frequent exposure of more…
In 2022, depilatories returned to current value growth, after declines in the previous two years in India. The major growth drivers in 2022 were increased concern about personal appearance, increased trips outside of the home, and a surge in travel.…
In 2022, retail sales of depilatories saw an improved performance in current value terms compared with 2021. This was partly due to inflationary pressures, which increased unit prices and drove growth. At the same time, retail volume sales saw a…
Although many employees started returning to the workplace in 2021, many organisations opted to maintain remote working formats for strategic reasons of cost savings and health protection. However, as infection rates declined and regulators relaxed…
The depilatories category is slowly evolving though it remains fairly niche. Just like the category for men, razors continue to be the primary form of hair removal for most women in Cameroon. They are widely available, affordable and easy to use.…
Coronavirus (COVID-19) measures saw lockdowns, remote working and restrictions on socialising. This resulted in many consumers spending long periods at home and less time in the office or on social or leisure activities during the pandemic. As a…
Despite growing competition in the category and an important number of products available in the Tunisian market, local manufacturer Laboratoire Nihel maintained its position as the leading player in depilatories in value terms in 2022.
Recent years have seen Morocco’s female population become increasingly preoccupied with appearance and maintaining a feminine, attractive and well-groomed appearance is now considered essential, especially among younger consumer groups. This trend…
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…