Depilatories

Procter & Gamble continues to lead globally within men’s grooming, and holds second place in hair care. While its leading global brands continue to be Gillette and Pantene, it also has brands such as Oral-B, Olay, Head & Shoulders, Crest, SK-II, Old…

Hair removal is enjoying a healthy performance in Austria following the declines seen during the pandemic years. The demand for depilatories weakened in the pandemic as consumers spent less time at home and saw little need for regular hair removal.…

Depilatories was the category to see the slowest retail current value growth in beauty and personal care in Brazil in 2023. The resurgence of beauty salons boosted demand for professional waxing services, which limited the purchase of at-home…

Depilatories saw a sluggish, still-negative, volume performance in 2023 in Germany, while value sales achieved only small value growth. This contrasts quite strongly with the high levels of growth seen across some other beauty and personal care…

Depilatories in India experienced substantial double-digit retail current value growth in 2023, finally surpassing the pre-pandemic sales figures. This surge can be attributed to the growing consumer inclination towards personal grooming as a…

Sales in depilatories in Mexico in 2023 were supported by the rebounding travel and tourism industry, following the era of the pandemic when holidays were curbed. In 2023, Mexico's travel industry continued to demonstrate robust growth, albeit at a…

Growth in depilatories in Cameroon is predominantly fuelled by the widespread popularity of women’s razors, notably favouring well-established brands like Bic from Icrafon and Gillette from Procter and Gamble in 2023. The affordability, widespread…

In 2023, the brand Bic Twin Lady strategically expanded its availability into traditional retailers, marking a significant move to fortify its market presence in depilatories in Tunisia. Historically, traditional grocery retailers primarily stocked…

Depilatories saw double-digit current value growth in Morocco in 2023. Declining disposable incomes in a challenging economic environment prompted many women to lower their expenditure on depilatories, by either trading down to products with basic…

Following a decline in 2022, value sales of depilatories in Hong Kong returned to growth in 2023. With the lifting of social restrictions at the beginning of the year, consumers resumed activities outside of the home, such as swimming, travelling, or…

Sales of depilatories saw a positive performance in both volume and current value terms in 2023. Demand for these products was sustained by consumers continuing to return to their more active lifestyles, following the end of the pandemic, with 2023…

Overall demand for depilatories in the United Arab Emirates remained positive in 2023, although volume growth continued to notably slow, while value growth rose further due to price increases. The category is dominated by hair removers/bleaches in…

With South African consumers experiencing financial pressures in 2023 as the cost of living in the country increased, they searched for ways to reduce outgoings, including on depilatories. For many consumers, depilatories are essential, as shaving is…

Depilatories in France saw a minor current value decline and a more significant fall in volume terms in 2023, after positive performances the previous year. A number of factors contributed to this decline, most notably the value declines in sales of…

Depilatories in Nigeria still had quite low penetration at the end of the review period. Nonetheless, the category saw some development. Demand has largely been sustained over the review period, although there was some fluctuation due to the effects…

Depilatories in the UK recorded a rise in value sales for a second consecutive year in 2023. Women's razors and blades, which recorded 3% value growth, was the main driver behind this performance, although this was mostly driven by inflation and…

Depilatories continued to experience low retail volume growth and a strong current value increase in Romania in 2023. This category is characterised by its maturity and limited premiumisation, with the notable dominance of a few well-established…

Depilatories experienced notable increases in retail volume and current value sales in Poland in 2023, with growth across all categories, fuelled by the resumption of social events and travel. The mass transition from remote working back to the…

In Uzbekistan, women's razors and blades stood as a stalwart pillar in the realm of beauty essentials in 2023. Despite broader economic and geopolitical fluctuations, this category remains consistently sought after, indicating its integral role in…

Depilatories in Kenya saw consumers shift away from traditional razors in 2023, with volume sales in women’s razors and blades continuing to decline. Concerns about cuts and injuries associated with mechanical hair removal methods have prompted a…