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Beauty and Personal Care in the United Arab Emirates

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  • 122 Pages
  • May 2024
  • Region: United Arab Emirates
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 2373459
Demand for beauty and personal care in the United Arab Emirates remained strong in 2023. Despite the prevalence of global brands, some consumers, particularly younger generations, increasingly sought local brands such as Huda Beauty. Increased spending in the premium and prestige segments helped drive up value growth, with further potential growth driven by changes in migration laws attracting high-net-worth individuals to the United Arab Emirates, especially Dubai.

The Beauty and Personal Care in United Arab Emirates report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2019-2023, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. Forecasts to 2028 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Baby and Child-specific Products, Bath and Shower, Colour Cosmetics, Deodorants, Depilatories, Dermocosmetics Beauty and Personal Care, Fragrances, Hair Care, Mass Beauty and Personal Care, Men's Grooming, Oral Care, Oral Care Excl Power Toothbrushes, Premium Beauty and Personal Care, Prestige Beauty and Personal Care, Skin Care, Sun Care.

Data coverage: Market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Beauty and Personal Care market;
  • Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
  • Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
  • Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Beauty and personal care in 2023: The big picture
  • 2023 key trends
  • Competitive landscape
  • Retailing developments
  • What next for beauty and personal care?
MARKET DATA
  • Table 1 Sales of Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 2 Sales of Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 3 GBO Company Shares of Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 4 NBO Company Shares of Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 5 LBN Brand Shares of Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 6 Penetration of Private Label in Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 7 Distribution of Beauty and Personal Care by Format: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 8 Distribution of Beauty and Personal Care by Format and Category: % Value 2023
  • Table 9 Forecast Sales of Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 10 Forecast Sales of Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
  • Summary 1 Research Sources
MASS BEAUTY AND PERSONAL CARE IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Price sensitivity on the rise amid rising rent, driving demand for mass products
  • “Dupe” culture is gaining momentum in local market
  • Asian brands continue to enjoy growth
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Rise of dermocosmetics as health and beauty claims synchronise
  • Multinationals to continue leading sales of mass beauty and personal care
  • Premium ingredients offer growth opportunities for mass brands
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 11 Sales of Mass Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 12 Sales of Mass Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 13 NBO Company Shares of Mass Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 14 LBN Brand Shares of Mass Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 15 Forecast Sales of Mass Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 16 Forecast Sales of Mass Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
PREMIUM BEAUTY AND PERSONAL CARE IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • “Millionaire Migration” boosts premium sales
  • In-store experience remains important for affluent consumers
  • Dior opens its first spa in Dubai
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Beauty loyalty programmes build communities
  • Brands embark on premiumisation strategy
  • Rising influence of social media on consumers’ purchasing decisions
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 17 Sales of Premium Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 18 Sales of Premium Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 19 NBO Company Shares of Premium Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 20 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 21 Forecast Sales of Premium Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 22 Forecast Sales of Premium Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
BABY AND CHILD-SPECIFIC PRODUCTS IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Parents favour gentle products for their babies and children
  • Stronger opportunity for private label to make gains
  • Demographic nuances pose forecasting challenges
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Generation Alpha’s love for beauty could be major influence over forecast period
  • Category expected to see greater premiumisation
  • Wider selection of products expected on shelves
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 23 Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 24 Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 25 Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 26 NBO Company Shares of Baby and Child-specific Products: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 27 LBN Brand Shares of Baby and Child-specific Products: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 28 LBN Brand Shares of Baby and Child-specific Skin Care: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 29 LBN Brand Shares of Baby and Child-specific Sun Care: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 30 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Baby and Child-specific Products: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 31 Forecast Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 32 Forecast Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 33 Forecast Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2023-2028
BATH AND SHOWER IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Bath and shower benefits from gifting among local consumers
  • Ongoing preference for liquid soap due to convenience and hygiene trends
  • Niche brands continue to perform well in 2023
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Eco-friendly packaging to gain further traction in bath and shower
  • Intimate hygiene a potential source of growth
  • Sales of hand sanitisers set to further decline over forecast period
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 34 Sales of Bath and Shower by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 35 Sales of Bath and Shower by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 36 Sales of Bath and Shower by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 37 NBO Company Shares of Bath and Shower: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 38 LBN Brand Shares of Bath and Shower: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 39 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Bath and Shower: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 40 Forecast Sales of Bath and Shower by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 41 Forecast Sales of Bath and Shower by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 42 Forecast Sales of Bath and Shower by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2023-2028
COLOUR COSMETICS IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Multifunctionality gains traction in colour cosmetics
  • Shein offers colour cosmetics under the Sheglam line
  • Halal nail polish gaining popularity in local market
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Growth of colour cosmetics to remain robust over forecast period
  • Beauty players target younger consumers for new growth avenues
  • Layering trend to favour lip products
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 43 Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 44 Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Colour Cosmetics: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Colour Cosmetics: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Eye Make-up: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 48 LBN Brand Shares of Facial Make-up: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 49 LBN Brand Shares of Lip Products: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 50 LBN Brand Shares of Nail Products: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 51 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Colour Cosmetics: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 52 Forecast Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 53 Forecast Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DEODORANTS IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Focus on hygiene helps drive demand for deodorants in 2023
  • Sustainability offers innovation opportunities for deodorants
  • Plant-based formulations to attract eco-conscious consumers
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • “Skinification” can drive future growth
  • Spray format to remain strongest performer over forecast period
  • Local consumers increasingly demand both natural options and efficacy
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 54 Sales of Deodorants by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 55 Sales of Deodorants by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 56 Sales of Deodorants by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 57 NBO Company Shares of Deodorants: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Deodorants: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Deodorants: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 60 Forecast Sales of Deodorants by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 61 Forecast Sales of Deodorants by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 62 Forecast Sales of Deodorants by Premium Vs Mass: % Value 2023-2028
DEPILATORIES IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Focus on soothing sensitive skin
  • Disposable razors begin to go “green” through use of sustainable materials
  • Veet remains most popular brand in the category
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Permanent hair removal poses a threat to depilatories
  • Chemical concerns threaten future growth
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 63 Sales of Depilatories by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 64 Sales of Depilatories by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 65 Sales of Women's Razors and Blades by Type: % Value Breakdown 2019-2023
  • Table 66 NBO Company Shares of Depilatories: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 67 LBN Brand Shares of Depilatories: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 68 Forecast Sales of Depilatories by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 69 Forecast Sales of Depilatories by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
FRAGRANCES IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Fragrance is a major part of local culture
  • Arabian fragrances innovate with ingredients
  • Fragrance mists are gaining popularity
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Appeal of unisex formats to continue growing in local market
  • Ramadan oud gift boxes popular for gifting
  • Fragrance layering trend
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 70 Sales of Fragrances by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 71 Sales of Fragrances by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 72 NBO Company Shares of Fragrances: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 73 LBN Brand Shares of Fragrances: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 74 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Men's Fragrances: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 75 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Women's Fragrances: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 76 Forecast Sales of Fragrances by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 77 Forecast Sales of Fragrances by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
HAIR CARE IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Brand collaborations on the rise in hair care
  • Salon professional hair care grows through increasing distribution
  • Personalisation taps into sustainability and inclusivity
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Demand for sustainable packaging to further grow
  • Unique hair, unique needs
  • Women’s empowerment: Sisterhood and Sunsilk
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 78 Sales of Hair Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 79 Sales of Hair Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 80 Sales of Hair Care by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 81 NBO Company Shares of Hair Care: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 82 NBO Company Shares of Salon Professional Hair Care: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 83 LBN Brand Shares of Hair Care: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 84 LBN Brand Shares of Colourants: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 85 LBN Brand Shares of Salon Professional Hair Care: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 86 LBN Brand Shares of Styling Agents: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 87 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Hair Care: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 88 Forecast Sales of Hair Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 89 Forecast Sales of Hair Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 90 Forecast Sales of Hair Care by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2023-2028
MEN'S GROOMING IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Luxury is driving growth of men’s grooming in the local market
  • Men’s skin care benefits from self-help routines
  • Deodorants as alternative source of fragrance
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Growth to remain modest over forecast period
  • An uptick of men’s spas likely to support future demand
  • Unisex deodorants small but growing segment
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 91 Sales of Men’s Grooming by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 92 Sales of Men’s Grooming by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 93 Sales of Men's Razors and Blades by Type: % Value Breakdown 2020-2023
  • Table 94 Sales of Men's Skin Care by Type: % Value Breakdown 2020-2023
  • Table 95 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Grooming: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 96 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Grooming: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 97 LBN Brand Shares of Men's Razors and Blades: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 98 Forecast Sales of Men’s Grooming by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 99 Forecast Sales of Men’s Grooming by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
ORAL CARE IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Product development in toothpaste
  • Wellness trends continue to influence oral care
  • Power toothbrushes perform well during holiday season
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Replacement heads vulnerable to cheaper alternatives
  • Greater fragmentation expected in competitive landscape
  • Distribution is mainly via modern grocery retailers
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 100 Sales of Oral Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 101 Sales of Oral Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 102 Sales of Toothbrushes by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 103 Sales of Toothbrushes by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 104 Sales of Toothpaste by Type: % Value Breakdown 2019-2023
  • Table 105 NBO Company Shares of Oral Care: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 106 LBN Brand Shares of Oral Care: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 107 LBN Brand Shares of Mouthwashes/Dental Rinses: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 108 LBN Brand Shares of Toothpaste: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 109 Forecast Sales of Oral Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 110 Forecast Sales of Oral Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 111 Forecast Sales of Toothbrushes by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 112 Forecast Sales of Toothbrushes by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
SKIN CARE IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Longevity science trend drives skin care growth
  • Luxury brands look to further distinguish themselves
  • Scent in skin care making a comeback
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Featuring real consumers and Middle Eastern faces in marketing campaigns
  • Hybridisation is the next wave to influence skin care
  • Mindset makeovers
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 113 Sales of Skin Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 114 Sales of Skin Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 115 NBO Company Shares of Skin Care: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 116 LBN Brand Shares of Skin Care: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 117 LBN Brand Shares of Basic Moisturisers: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 118 LBN Brand Shares of Anti-agers: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 119 LBN Brand Shares of Firming Body Care: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 120 LBN Brand Shares of General Purpose Body Care: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 121 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Skin Care: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 122 Forecast Sales of Skin Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 123 Forecast Sales of Skin Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
SUN CARE IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Skinification trend drives demand for multifunctional products
  • Consumers increasingly seek natural sun care products
  • Category leaders remain unchanged
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Awareness of risks associated with sun exposure growing, but more is needed
  • Vegan and organic labels set to come to the fore in self-tanning
  • Innovation around ingredients
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 124 Sales of Sun Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 125 Sales of Sun Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 126 NBO Company Shares of Sun Care: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 127 LBN Brand Shares of Sun Care: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 128 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Adult Sun Care: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 129 Forecast Sales of Sun Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 130 Forecast Sales of Sun Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028