Beauty and personal care in 2024: The big picture
Beauty and personal care saw strong growth in retail volume terms across most categories in 2024. However, value growth remained weak due to a drop-in prices as more suppliers entered the market and the local currency strengthened compared to pre-2023 levels.
2024 key trends
Hair care and oral care were among the most dynamic categories in 2024, with both seeing strong growth in retail volume terms and moderate growth in current value terms. While no significant new products entered the market, rapid changes in consumer behaviour saw a growing willingness to invest in self-care.
Competitive landscape
There is increasing fragmentation in categories such as colour cosmetics, hair care, baby and child-specific products, fragrances, and deodorants. Major suppliers in these categories are struggling to keep up with the influx of new brands and private label products entering the market.
Retail developments
Health and beauty specialists, which has traditionally been a key channel for consumers seeking specific beauty and personal care products, is facing increasing competition from small local grocers. Small local grocers are expanding their capacity to offer more beauty and personal care products, with these outlets benefiting from their convenient neighbourhood locations.
What next for beauty and personal care ?
Overall, beauty and personal care is expected to see slightly stronger growth over the forecast period in retail volume terms compared to 2024. This growth is predicted to be driven by market factors such as urbanisation, a stronger Iraqi economy, and greater stability across the country, all of which are encouraging consumers to spend more, which in turn is pushing suppliers to offer better and more affordable products.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Beauty and Personal Care industry in Iraq with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to the following key categories, where applicable:
- Baby and Child-Specific Products
- Bath and Shower
- Colour Cosmetics
- Deodorants
- Depilatories
- Fragrances
- Hair Care
- Men's Grooming
- Oral Care
- Skin Care
- Sun Care
- Premium Beauty and Personal Care
- Mass Beauty and Personal Care
If you're in the Beauty and Personal Care industry in Iraq, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Beauty and Personal Care in Iraq report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Beauty and Personal Care in Iraq?
- Which are the leading brands in Iraq?
- How are products distributed in Iraq?
- To what extent is e-commerce changing the retail environment and consumer demand?
- How are sales of mass versus premium beauty products evolving?
- Which products are seeing rising demand in the wake of COVID-19?
- Why are changing lifestyles and consumer behaviour patterns stimulating growth of some categories but not others?
- How is the macroeconomic environment shaping demand?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Beauty and Personal Care in Iraq
Beauty and personal care in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retail developments
What next for beauty and personal care ?
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Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Baby and child-specific products sees strong growth
International brands lead but face mounting competition from new entrants
Small local grocers playing a key role in the growth of the category
Prospects and Opportunities
More competition should lead to lower prices
Distribution could undergo some changes but e-commerce unlikely to make a significant mark
Players will need to address the needs and demands of locals to find success
Category Data
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Improving situation encouraging more consumers to use a wider range of bath and shower products
International brands remain on top but face mounting competition
Smaller players struggle to make their mark
Prospects and Opportunities
Bar soap could lose sales to other bath and shower products
Local manufacturing expected to take off while e-commerce is put on the backburner
Leading players set to focus on concentrated formulas, marketing and distribution
Category Data
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Deodorants benefits from a rise in the number of white collar workers
Competition remains split between well-known international brands and cheap imports
Prospects and Opportunities
Bright outlook for deodorants
Distribution will likely be a focus of growth and development
Consumers expected to stick with tried and tested brands
Category Data
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Hair care flourishing as younger consumers show willingness to invest in their appearance
Global brands continue to dominate despite higher prices
Expanding distribution key to growth
Prospects and Opportunities
Positive outlook for hair care
E-commerce yet to take off
Consumers projected to show an increasing willingness to invest in their hair
Category Data
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Depilatories sees moderate growth but faces growing competition
Competitive landscape remains stable despite increasing presence of new players
Prospects and Opportunities
Moderate growth projected for depilatories as more consumers shift to alternative solutions
Supermarkets could see more sales but e-commerce unlikely to take off
Innovation could be key to success
Category Data
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Oral care thriving as consumers pay more attention to oral hygiene
Global brands continue to dominate thanks to trusted image
Distribution landscape evolving but small local grocers remain on top
Prospects and Opportunities
Increasing focus on oral hygiene should drive strong growth
Distribution landscape set to evolve but leading players likely to remain on top
Whitening products could find success as consumers go in search of a ‘Hollywood Smile’
Category Data
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Men’s grooming struggles for growth due to evolving trends
Gillette loses share due to supply issues but retains its lead
Distribution landscape evolving as consumers demand a wider range of products
Prospects and Opportunities
Changing fashion trends and supply issues likely to limit the growth of men’s grooming
Social media likely to influence demand despite underdeveloped e-commerce channel
Men’s shaving undergoing changes
Category Data
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Colour cosmetics sees strong value growth despite competition from the informal market
Cosnova leads a challenging market
Distribution remains focused on beauty specialists
Prospects and Opportunities
Moderate growth projected but challenges remain
E-commerce could offer opportunities
Lack of trust likely to undermine demand
Category Data
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Mixed results seen within fragrances in 2024 with mass products outperforming premium ones
Global and Arabian brands top the leaderboard in fragrances
Beauty specialists lead a chaotic distribution landscape
Prospects and Opportunities
Steady growth projected for fragrances but significant challenges remain
E-commerce set to gain share but obstacles remain in the formalisation of the distribution landscape
Suppliers unlikely to make signficant long-term investments in the market
Category Data
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Mass products driving the growth of skin care
Competitive landscape remains highly fragmented
Beauty specialists continue to play a key role despite challenging distribution landscape
Prospects and Opportunities
E-commerce presents opportunities while direct imports from the EU could build trust
Skin needs more investment to achieve significant expansion
Category Data
Key Data Findings
2024 Developments
Competition remains highly fragmented with price and availability being key factors
Distribution remains limited
Prospects and Opportunities
Bright outlook for sun care as health awareness grows
E-commerce showing potential
Natural claims come under scrutiny due to lack of regulation
Category Data
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Beauty and Personal Care
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- Baby and Child-specific Hair Care
- Baby and Child-specific Skin Care
- Baby and Child-specific Sun Care
- Baby and Child-specific Toiletries
- Baby Wipes
- Medicated Baby and Child-specific Products
- Nappy (Diaper) Rash Treatments
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- Bar Soap
- Bath Additives
- Body Powder
- Body Wash/Shower Gel
- Hand Sanitisers
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- Intimate Washes
- Intimate Wipes
- Liquid Soap
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- Premium Eye Liner/Pencil
- Mass Eye Liner/Pencil
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- Premium Eye Shadow
- Mass Eye Shadow
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- Premium Mascara
- Mass Mascara
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- Premium Other Lash and Brow Make-Up
- Mass Other Lash and Brow Make-Up
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- Premium BB/CC Creams
- Mass BB/CC Creams
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- Premium Blusher/Bronzer/Highlighter
- Mass Blusher/Bronzer/Highlighter
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- Premium Foundation/Concealer
- Mass Foundation/Concealer
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- Premium Powder
- Mass Powder
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- Premium Other Facial Make-Up
- Mass Other Facial Make-Up
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- Premium Lip Gloss
- Mass Lip Gloss
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- Premium Lip Liner/Pencil
- Mass Lip Liner/Pencil
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- Premium Lipstick
- Mass Lipstick
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- Premium Other Lip Products
- Mass Other Lip Products
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- Premium Nail Polish
- Mass Nail Polish
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- Premium Nail Treatments/Strengthener
- Mass Nail Treatments/Strengthener
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- Premium Polish Remover
- Mass Polish Remover
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- Premium Other Nail Products
- Mass Other Nail Products
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- Premium Colour Cosmetics Sets/Kits
- Mass Colour Cosmetics Sets/Kits
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- Deodorant Creams
- Deodorant Pumps
- Deodorant Roll-Ons
- Deodorant Sprays
- Deodorant Sticks
- Deodorant Wipes
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- Hair Removers/Bleaches
- Women's Pre-Shave
- Women's Razors and Blades
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- Premium Body Mists
- Premium Men's Fragrances
- Premium Women's Fragrances
- Premium Unisex Fragrances
- Premium Fragrance Sets/Kits
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- Mass Body Mists
- Mass Men's Fragrances
- Mass Women's Fragrances
- Mass Unisex Fragrances
- Mass Fragrance Sets/Kits
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- 2-in-1 Products
- Colourants
- Conditioners and Treatments
- Hair Loss Treatments
- Perms and Relaxants
- Salon Professional Hair Care
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- Medicated Shampoos
- Standard Shampoos
- Styling Agents
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- Men's Post-Shave
- Men's Pre-Shave
- Men's Razors and Blades
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- Premium Men's Bath and Shower
- Mass Men's Bath and Shower
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- Premium Men's Deodorants
- Mass Men's Deodorants
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- Premium Men's Hair Care
- Mass Men's Hair Care
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- Premium Men's Skin Care
- Mass Men's Skin Care
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- Premium Men's Fragrances
- Mass Men's Fragrances
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- Dental Floss
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- Denture Cleansers
- Denture Fixatives
- Mouth Fresheners
- Mouthwashes/Dental Rinses
- Tooth Whiteners
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- Manual Toothbrushes
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- Battery Toothbrush Replacement Heads
- Battery Toothbrush Units
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- Electric Toothbrush Replacement Heads
- Electric Toothbrush Units
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- Toothpaste
- Oral Care Excl Power Toothbrushes
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- Premium Firming Body Care
- Mass Firming Body Care
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- Premium General Purpose Body Care
- Mass General Purpose Body Care
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- Premium Acne Treatments
- Mass Acne Treatments
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- Premium Face Masks
- Mass Face Masks
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- Premium Liquid/Cream/Gel/Bar Cleansers
- Mass Liquid/Cream/Gel/Bar Cleansers
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- Premium Facial Cleansing Wipes
- Mass Facial Cleansing Wipes
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- Premium Basic Moisturisers
- Mass Basic Moisturisers
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- Premium Anti-Agers
- Mass Anti-Agers
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- Premium Lip Care
- Mass Lip Care
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- Premium Toners
- Mass Toners
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- Premium Hand Care
- Mass Hand Care
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- Premium Skin Care Sets/Kits
- Mass Skin Care Sets/Kits
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- Premium Aftersun
- Mass Aftersun
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- Premium Self-Tanning
- Mass Self-Tanning
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- Premium Sun Protection
- Mass Sun Protection
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- Baby and Child-specific Sun Care
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- Premium Baby and Child-specific Products
- Premium Bath and Shower
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- Premium Eye Liner/Pencil
- Premium Eye Shadow
- Premium Mascara
- Premium Other Lash and Brow Make-Up
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- Premium BB/CC Creams
- Premium Blusher/Bronzer/Highlighter
- Premium Foundation/Concealer
- Premium Powder
- Premium Other Facial Make-Up
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- Premium Lip Gloss
- Premium Lip Liner/Pencil
- Premium Lipstick
- Premium Other Lip Products
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- Premium Nail Polish
- Premium Nail Treatments/Strengthener
- Premium Polish Remover
- Premium Other Nail Products
- Premium Colour Cosmetics Sets/Kits
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- Premium Deodorants
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- Premium Body Mists
- Premium Men's Fragrances
- Premium Women's Fragrances
- Premium Unisex Fragrances
- Premium Fragrance Sets/Kits
- Premium Hair Care
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- Premium Firming Body Care
- Premium General Purpose Body Care
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- Premium Acne Treatments
- Premium Face Masks
- Premium Facial Cleansing Wipes
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- Premium Basic Moisturisers
- Premium Anti-Agers
- Premium Lip Care
- Premium Liquid/Cream/Gel/Bar Cleansers
- Premium Toners
- Premium Hand Care
- Premium Skin Care Sets/Kits
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- Premium Aftersun
- Premium Self-Tanning
- Premium Sun Protection
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- Prestige Baby and Child-specific Products
- Prestige Bath and Shower
- Prestige Colour Cosmetics
- Prestige Deodorants
- Prestige Fragrances
- Prestige Hair Care
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- Prestige Body Care
- Prestige Facial Care
- Prestige Hand Care
- Prestige Skin Care Sets/Kits
- Prestige Adult Sun Care
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- Mass Baby and Child-specific Products
- Mass Bath and Shower
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- Mass Eye Liner/Pencil
- Mass Eye Shadow
- Mass Mascara
- Mass Other Lash and Brow Make-Up
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- Mass BB/CC Creams
- Mass Blusher/Bronzer/Highlighter
- Mass Foundation/Concealer
- Mass Powder
- Mass Other Facial Make-Up
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- Mass Lip Gloss
- Mass Lip Liner/Pencil
- Mass Lipstick
- Mass Other Lip Products
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- Mass Nail Polish
- Mass Nail Treatments/Strengthener
- Mass Polish Remover
- Mass Other Nail Products
- Mass Colour Cosmetics Sets/Kits
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- Mass Deodorants
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- Mass Body Mists
- Mass Men's Fragrances
- Mass Women's Fragrances
- Mass Unisex Fragrances
- Mass Fragrance Sets/Kits
- Mass Hair Care
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- Mass Firming Body Care
- Mass General Purpose Body Care
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- Mass Acne Treatments
- Mass Face Masks
- Mass Facial Cleansing Wipes
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- Mass Basic Moisturisers
- Mass Anti-Agers
- Mass Lip Care
- Mass Liquid/Cream/Gel/Bar Cleansers
- Mass Toners
- Mass Hand Care
- Mass Skin Care Sets/Kits
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- Mass Aftersun
- Mass Self-Tanning
- Mass Sun Protection
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- Dermocosmetics Baby and Child-specific Products
- Dermocosmetics Bath and Shower
- Dermocosmetics Colour Cosmetics
- Dermocosmetics Deodorants
- Dermocosmetics Fragrances
- Dermocosmetics Hair Care
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- Dermocosmetics Body Care
- Dermocosmetics Facial Care
- Dermocosmetics Hand Care
- Dermocosmetics Skin Care Sets/Kits
- Dermocosmetics Adult Sun Care
Beauty and Personal Care
This is the aggregation of baby and child-specific products, bath & shower, colour cosmetics, deodorants, depilatories, fragrances, hair care, men's grooming, oral care, skin care and sun care. Black market sales and travel retail are excluded.
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