Hair Care

In 2023, demand for hair care in the United Arab Emirates continued to rise across the category, as local consumers maintained their hair care routines in line with greater mobility outside of the home. However, players have been trying to find…

There was a strong emphasis on natural ingredients within hair care in South Africa towards the end of the review period. An increasing number of consumers have moved away from potentially harmful chemicals in their hair care products and are…

Although hair care in France witnessed a small decline in volume sales in 2023, it saw solid current value growth. All categories were stable or increased in value terms, boosted by significant price growth, with salon professional hair care leading…

A number of categories of hair care in Nigeria remain essential for local consumers. However, poor economic conditions led to a weak performance in 2023. Retail volume sales for all categories declined, while retail current value sales increased only…

Hair care recorded another year of solid current value growth in 2023, but this was predominantly driven by unit price increases, as established products such as standard shampoos and 2-in-1 products contracted in volume terms. Diminishing interest…

In 2023, hair care in Romania demonstrated robust growth, with a low increase in retail volume terms, and a strong-single digit increase in current value terms. Current value growth was recorded across all categories, whilst a more mixed performance…

Hair care in Poland maintained its growth momentum in retail volume and current value terms in 2023. This was despite the fact that after seeing declines in 2020 due to the pandemic, current value sales had already returned to the pre-pandemic level…

Hair care in Uzbekistan saw significant growth in 2023, primarily driven by the natural expansion of the population and migration trends, which contributed to enlarging the consumer base. Among the various product categories within hair care,…

Hair care in Kenya was home to the same trend towards naturalness found elsewhere in beauty and personal care in 2023. The increasing consumer demand for natural hair care products, and healthier, chemical-free lifestyles in general, is driving…

2022 was characterised by high inflation, which brought price increases and volume pullbacks across the US consumer goods space. Amidst this economic environment, hair care witnessed divergent performances in the US, as consumers tightened their…

Hair care in Australia experienced steady growth, driven by the ongoing skinification trend. The latter continued to influence category development, with an increasing number of hair care products incorporating premium skin care ingredients to…

2023 was the second year in a row that hair care recorded declining volume sales in Uruguay, with the category having registered falling demand during four out of the five years that comprised the review period. While sales declines earlier in the…

Hair care in Slovenia recorded another good strong year in 2023 with the return to normal grooming habits following the COVID-19 pandemic. Private label has witnessed increasing popularity thanks to its affordability at a time of high inflation and…

In 2023, a notable trend emerged among mass consumers in Pakistan towards products offered at discounted prices and lower price points. This shift in purchasing patterns reflects a growing preference for affordability and value for money, as…

It was a muted picture for hair care in North Macedonia in 2023, with high inflation continuing to hit profit margins and a declining population also dampening volume growth. Standard shampoo continued to account for most value sales, but more niche…

Hair care in Indonesia continued to see positive retail volume and current value growth in 2023. While sales remained dominated by standard shampoo, which is considered an essential part of daily hair care routines, the end of the review period saw…

In 2023, hair care in Serbia witnessed growth predominantly driven by ancillary products such as hair masks, serums, and oils. Serbians are increasingly prioritising hair health and aesthetics, embracing styling techniques to achieve desired looks.…

The Malaysian hair care market continued to benefit from the post-pandemic return to previous patterns and habits in 2023. The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting lockdowns and home seclusion promoted a change in the hair care routines of many…

In 2023, hair care in Lithuania recorded double-digit retail value sales, with retail volume growth led by hair loss treatments. As global supply chains continued to face challenges in the first quarter of 2023, price increases were put in place.…

Following a relatively strong performance in the year prior, demand for hair care slowed in Latvia during 2023. Retail volume sales came under pressure following the price increases, although this had a positive impact on current value growth. 2023…