Competitive Landscape
Leading Manufacturers Consolidate Position with Continuous Innovation
Men’s grooming in South Africa exhibited a moderately concentrated structure, with Unilever South Africa firmly leading with a 25% share of retail value sales in 2025. This dominant position is supported by its extensive presence in men’s deodorants, the largest product segment within the category.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Men's Grooming industry in South Africa 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.
If you're in the Men's Grooming industry in South Africa, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Men's Grooming in South Africa 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 Men's Grooming in South Africa?
- Which are the leading brands in South Africa?
- How are products distributed in South Africa?
- 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?
Men's Grooming in South Africa - Category analysis
Key Data Insights
Social Media and Affordability Shape Consumer Engagement
Social Media and Affordability Shape Consumer Engagement
Multifunctional Products Fuel Expansion
Specialisation and Premium Positioning Redefine Men’S Grooming
Steady Growth Anticipated by Innovation and Evolving Male Routines
Men’S Toiletries Set to Lead While Fragrances Drive Premium Expansion
Leading Manufacturers Consolidate Position with Continuous Innovation
Supermarkets Dominate Retail Sales as Convenience Drives Purchase Behaviour
Retail E-Commerce Growth Accelerates as Digital Convenience Reshapes Buying Patterns
Beauty and Personal Care in South Africa - Industry Overview
Affordable Beauty Fuels Expansion
Key Data Insights
Affordable Beauty Fuels Expansion
Skin Care Leads Amid Ingredient-Conscious Consumers
Asia Influence Drives K-Beauty Momentum in South Africa
Consumers Set to Prioritise Affordability Amid Economic Pressures and Rising Costs
Skin Care Expected to Dominate While Baby and Child-Specific Products Lead Fastest Growth
Digital Engagement and Ingredient Transparency Reshape Purchasing and Innovation
Unilever and Beiersdorf Strengthen Leadership Amid Evolving Competitive Dynamics
Supermarkets and Pharmacies Lead Offline Distribution
Convenience and Premium Accessibility Drives Retail E-Commerce
Country Reports Disclaimer
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Men's Grooming
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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
Men's Grooming
This is the aggregation of men’s shaving products, men’s toiletries and men's fragrances.
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This report originates from Passport, our Men's Grooming research and analysis database.
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