Beauty and personal care continued to show a current value rebound after the pandemic decline in Japan in 2023. In 2023, Japan finally relaxed various restrictions related to COVID-19. First, the status of COVID-19 as an infectious disease, which was previously level 2, under which the government made various demands on consumers, was moved to level 5, equivalent to influenza, from May 2023. Consumers were therefore able to avoid using the masks they used to wear on a daily basis, and this also...
Euromonitor International's Beauty and Personal Care in Japan 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.
Beauty and Personal Care in Japan
Euromonitor International
April 2024
List Of Contents And Tables
BEAUTY AND PERSONAL CARE IN JAPAN
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 JAPAN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
End of pandemic is a headwind to growth for mass bath and shower
Mass colour cosmetics flourishes amidst rising living costs, while mass fragrances faces competition
Private label beauty lines are emerging from mass retailers
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Mass beauty and personal care to maintain growth moving forward
Mass retailers will attract customers by developing private label lines with added value
Consumers will continue to find multipurpose products cost-effective
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 JAPAN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Premium adult sun care and fragrances drive growth in premium beauty and personal care
Luxury brands strengthen fragrances as a gateway to their brand
Rebound of premium colour cosmetics and the rise of luxury brands
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Premium beauty and personal care expected to see continuous growth
Premium sun protection and fragrances likely to see increases in the consumer base and unit prices
Opportunities in meeting the need for premium gift sets
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 JAPAN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Greater mobility and increased demand for sun care drive growth
Growth in premiumisation, and the entry of premium brands
K-Beauty emerges in baby and child-specific products
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
While declining birth rate will negatively impact sales in the long term, skin care and sun care set to grow over the forecast period
Involving parents in promotions
Cultivating brand loyalty through special care for postpartum women
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 JAPAN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Although value sales remain higher than pre-pandemic, normalisation of society leads to decline
Bath additives records decline due to climate and inflation, but value-added products increase
Bar soap and body wash/shower gel show stable demand
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
While minimal value growth is expected, bath additives and body wash/shower gel set to see good performances
Products with hair care and skin care values will attract consumers
Experiential events are key to improving brand image and driving brand switching
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 JAPAN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Colour cosmetics grows on the back of the pandemic, but prices are polarising
Breakthrough of premium brands due to increasing presence of luxury fashion brands, despite price rises
Rise of mass brands and private label lines from mass retailers
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Colour cosmetics not set to recover in the forecast period; challenges include creating luxury value propositions and attracting men
Share erosion of mid-priced brands expected to continue due to price polarisation
Demand for colour cosmetics with skin care benefits expected to continue to rise
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 JAPAN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Competition becomes fierce as sales continue to rebound
Leveraging collaborations to boost brand awareness
The concept of femcare appears in deodorants
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
More time spent outside the home and global warming will contribute to solid growth
Products that protect against sweat and odours will be able to differentiate from fragrance products
Products with concepts of hair care and skin care will attract attention
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 JAPAN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
While social activities normalise, fiercer competition continues to be a headwind
Safety and moisturisation are key in product selection, just like in skin care
Disposable products going green
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Women’s razors and blades set to see slight growth in depilatories
Desire to take care of pubic hair will generate demand
Availability of razors and blades for specific body parts will increase
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 JAPAN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Increasing number of new users and the popularity of premium products drive growth
Luxury brands strengthen fragrances as a gateway to their brands
Consumers enjoy scents at home, but not just fragrances
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Fragrances set to keep growing, with more room for new consumers, and the popularity of premium products
Subscription services expected to expand
Salon de Parfum by Isetan Mitsukoshi regarded as the most influential fragrance event
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 JAPAN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Hair care increases steadily, thanks to the self-care trend and premiumisation
New emerging brands and private label on the rise
Benefit of scent in hair care products
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Growth in hair care set to be slow, but the category will continue to see solid demand
Skinification to continue
Potential for hair care gift sets
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 JAPAN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Growth continues in men’s grooming, with new consumers in skin care and fragrances
Men’s skin care is attracting interest amongst all generations
Men’s fragrances from luxury brands and fashion brands attract new consumers
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Rising awareness of beauty and the genderless concept will support growth in the consumer base
Retailers could attract new consumers to men’s grooming
Men’s colour cosmetics has significant potential for growth
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 JAPAN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Functionality continues to support growth
Decline for mouthwashes/dental rinses
Oral care while sleeping
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
High functionality and generating new young users will be important for growth
While periodontal disease remains the main concern, demand for bad breath care and teeth whitening will also rise
A subtle change in the competition in electric toothbrushes
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 JAPAN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Skin care increases due to the strong performance of long-selling brands, and as coloured lip care grows significantly due to unmasking
Dermocosmetics skin care continues to grow, while the competition intensifies due to fragmented demands
Ingredient-focused trend takes hold, pursuing both safety and efficacy, and products based on K-beauty treatment concepts emerge
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Domestic demand and increasing unit prices as value growth drivers; facial cleansers, face masks and anti-agers in the spotlight
Medical approach-inspired product developments and branding will win over consumers
Potential for skin care products which contain natural ingredients from beverage and food production processes
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 JAPAN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Dynamic growth due to more time spent outside, and the long, hot summer
A new waterproof standard is established
Products with colour cosmetics function attract attention
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Sun protection will continue to grow, with room for expansion amongst men
Sun protection products with high skin care functionality will continue to see demand
Social media drives user reviews, but a need to establish an objective effect measurement
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