Beauty and personal care in India is defined by a set of interconnected themes that cut across categories and consumer segments. Premiumisation was one of the strongest trends in 2024, with this being reflected in skin care, fragrances, and colour cosmetics where consumers showed a growing willingness to pay for elevated experiences. This has been enabled by wider access to international and prestige brands through both offline modern retail channels and online platforms. Mini formats are playin

Retail volume sales of beauty and personal care products in Kenya registered robust growth in 2024, with a marked acceleration compared to previous years. The market has been influenced by the growth of internet-based enterprises such as Uncover, which expanded its digital presence through targeted skin education campaigns. Similarly, Bandari Beauty strengthened its e-commerce operations to meet rising urban demand for convenience and personalised skin care.

The beauty and personal care industry in South Africa witnessed strong growth in 2024, in both volume and value terms, fuelled by rising living standards, urbanisation and longer life expectancy. Social media continues to influence demand tapping into the heightened focus on grooming, particularly among younger consumers. The steady stream of new product launches across both mass and premium segments has further invigorated sales. On the one hand, cost-conscious shoppers are turning to more affo

Even with the sale of the Aesop and The Body Shop brands, Natura&Co remains a top 10 player in the global beauty and personal care market. As it moves to simplify its company structure, Natura&Co plans to focus even more on its core business in Latin America, which, following its recent divestments, now accounts for the vast majority of company turnover. A final decision on the future of Avon International has yet to be made, with a potential sale not having been ruled out by Natura&Co.

Colgate-Palmolive is a strong leader in the global oral care market, with major shares in both the toothpaste and manual toothbrushes categories. It is also the number two player globally in bath and shower, in which it leads liquid soap, is second in bar soap and third in body wash/shower gel. In addition to its oral and personal care products, Colgate-Palmolive is also active in the home care and pet nutrition industries.

Henkel is bringing to a close its Strategy Optimisation Programme, which will have overseen the divestment or discontinuation of brands and activities with sales of more than EUR1 billion since it began in 2022. The Germany-based company, which leads hair care in its home market and is the number two player in a number of neighbouring countries, has now acquired the Vidal Sasson brand in China, which will enhance Henkel’s presence in this major market, particularly in the premium segment.

Unilever, the number three player in the global beauty and personal care industry, continues to shape the future direction of the company through its Growth Action Plan 2030. This has seen the recent acquisition of the UK’s number one refillable deodorant brand (Wild), ticking the relevant boxes in terms of being a premium product able to compete in high-growth spaces, while the planned demerger of the group’s ice cream business is expected by the end of 2025.

2024 was a challenging year for the beauty and personal care market in Algeria, which experienced only minimal volume growth. The country continued to grapple with an ongoing economic downturn, marked by high inflation, rising unemployment, and a sharp decline in consumer purchasing power. These macroeconomic pressures significantly dampened demand, especially for non-essential or premium products, as consumers prioritised basic necessities. Although current value sales posted a higher growth ra

Retail value sales of beauty and personal care saw double-digit growth in Ghana in current terms in 2024. Factors such as increased levels of disposable income, a growing middle class population, and price rises because of changing exchange rates and inflation contributed to the growth in value sales. In 2024, Ghana continued to experience high inflation rates, with the average inflation rate during the year being 20%, which represented an improvement over the previous year’s rate of 40%. Noneth

Sales of beauty and personal care returned to low positive volume growth in New Zealand in 2024, while value growth dropped slightly. This can be attributed to stabilising levels of inflation which have fallen again after two years of spikes. However, difficult economic conditions continue in New Zealand, with high costs of living supressing potentially stronger sales. Indeed, consumers in New Zealand have cut their spending on non-essential items within this economic context. That said, beauty

The beauty and personal care (beauty and personal care) industry in Tanzania is experiencing significant growth, driven by global trends, urbanisation, and rising disposable incomes. Both international and local brands are competing for market share, catering to diverse consumer needs in skin care, make-up, and personal care.

Retail value sales of beauty and personal care rose in 2024, despite ongoing macroeconomic challenges. Morocco’s GDP recorded slight growth, rising from 2.4% in 2023 to 3.3% in 2024. While inflation surged in early 2023 – reaching a peak of 10% in February due to sharp increases in food prices – it began to stabilise over the course of 2024, growing at an annualised rate of 2.4% by the end of June.

In 2024, beauty and personal care in Germany continued to grow in value terms, although growth slowed compared to 2023. Prices continued to rise, contributing to the industry's overall value growth. However, as inflationary pressures eased, the pace of increase slowed, allowing brands to focus more on strategic pricing and promotional tactics. Volume growth remained stable in 2024, supported by falling inflation and increased consumer confidence.

Retail value sales of beauty and personal care rose in 2024. Improving living standards and a burgeoning middle class in Côte d'Ivoire have led to increased exposure to a wide range of beauty and personal care products, which play a pivotal role in everyday life. These products are highly valued and significantly contribute to enhancing wellbeing and appearance.

In 2024, beauty and personal care in Uganda saw strong growth in retail volume and current value sales. Personal care led the industry. There have been a number of key developments in Uganda's beauty and personal care industry. For example, a growth in demand for natural and local products. Consumers increasingly became interested in natural and locally sourced beauty products, driven by a desire for authenticity and sustainability.

Beauty and personal care saw double-digit current value growth in Nigeria in 2024, while volume sales fell by double-digits. The Nigerian economy performed poorly during the year due to high inflation, which strongly limited consumer spending power. Inflation was driven by a sharp rise in fuel prices and a strong depreciation of the local currency. With many beauty and personal care products being imported, the currency depreciation led to higher import costs, which in turn led to higher prices,

While beauty and personal care in Tunisia registered double-digit percentage current value growth, constant value growth was more moderate, though still healthy. This was in spite of continuing high inflation and also slower growth in the economy, as Tunisia grapples with persistent drought and external financing challenges, aligned with increasing debt. Consumer confidence was still weak after several years of significant price hikes and as such volume growth was subdued, in spite of continuing

Beauty and personal care saw steady volume growth in Cameroon in 2024, with value growth higher and also showing a stable performance. Key drivers to sales across beauty and personal care include rising demand for beauty products with organic and functional ingredients, such as charcoal, moringa (moringa oleifera, also known as the “tree of life” or “miracle tree,” classified as an important herbal plant due to its medicinal and non-medicinal benefits) and aloe for bar soap, snail slime in skin

Rapidly ageing populations present both a socio-economic challenge and a business opportunity. As wellness narratives shift from lifespan to healthspan, priorities centre on early-stage prevention, optimising healthy years, and enabling active ageing in later life. Creating value, improving health outcomes, and driving business growth requires targeted consumer segmentation aligned with a broad spectrum of longevity-led solutions and a holistic ecosystem of life-stage needs.

Beauty and personal care in Austria maintained its momentum in 2024. Growth was supported by a combination of steady volume sales and continued albeit moderate increases in average unit prices. Inflationary pressures persisted, albeit to a lesser extent than in the past two years, as manufacturers continued to face elevated costs for production, packaging, and transport. Despite this, consumer demand remained resilient across all categories, reflecting the essential nature of many beauty and per

Beauty and personal care in Australia showed resilience in 2024 amidst weakening economic conditions, with sales seeing steady growth in current value terms. The growth of the market highlights the strong demand consumers have for beauty and personal care products and how these are often perceived as essential purchases alongside other groceries. This is especially true for categories which are used on a daily basis like bath and shower and skin care products. However, it should be noted that va

Gen Z makes up 17% of Europe’s beauty and personal care spend, set to hit 20% by 2029. To stay relevant, brands must align with Gen Z’s values: authenticity, inclusivity, and sustainability. For this generation, beauty is about self-expression and wellness, shaped by both ideals and economic limits. They favor e-commerce but still value in-store experiences. As Gen Z gains financial power, their beauty influence and loyalty will keep evolving

This report highlights Euromonitor International's Path to Purchase methodology and insights approach, with a focus on the results of the Voice of the Consumer: Beauty Survey. It covers the skin care category, examining global consumer beauty routines, skin care habits and purchase journey trends. Euromonitor’s Voice of the Consumer: Beauty Survey uncovers insights about today’s consumers.

2024 was another strong year for beauty and personal care in Sweden, with solid value growth driven by premiumisation, ingredient-led product development, and a growing focus on skin health and routine building. While volume growth remained modest due to category maturity and cautious consumer spending, brands and retailers continued to add value through ingredient-led innovation, multifunctional formats, and a greater emphasis on performance and personalisation. The Swedish market also saw incr