Although beauty and personal care saw only low growth in volume terms in Romania in 2023, strong growth was seen in current value terms. Rising inflation, the pandemic, and the danger of war in Ukraine all led to changes in consumers’ priorities, making them more cautious in their volume purchases. However, in terms of the economic landscape, although Romania faced a high interest rate environment that restricted consumers’ purchasing power in 2023, it experienced rapid economic growth, which he...
Euromonitor International's Beauty and Personal Care in Romania 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 Romania
Euromonitor International
May 2024
List Of Contents And Tables
BEAUTY AND PERSONAL CARE IN ROMANIA
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 ROMANIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Premium ingredients are increasingly included in mass products
Mass skin care and sun care demonstrate dynamism
Some downgrading seen in 2023, but less obvious in skin care and fragrances
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Growth set to continue as consumers seek high quality mass products at reasonable prices
Transparency and certifications to reassure consumers of product safety
Premiumisation and new product launches will maintain rising value sales
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 ROMANIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Dynamic value growth is maintained due to customer loyalty
Accessibly priced premium products, including dermocosmetics, increasingly favoured
Ingredients becoming more important than claims in premium products
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Continued dynamism, with premium fragrances and skin care remaining dominant
Some upgrading from mass beauty and personal care expected
Efficacy will be critical in consumer choice
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 ROMANIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Some parents are cautious, but an increasing number are willing to pay to ensure quality
Farmec launches a new brand in baby and child-specific products
Multinationals lead, and private label share low due to target consumer group
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Dynamic growth set to continue, driven by baby wipes
Communication will be important to drive growth
Despite strong growth for premium products, most consumers will still buy mass
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 ROMANIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
More conscious spending and the end of the pandemic prevent volume growth
Product launches focus on different areas of interest for Romanians
Top three multinationals extend their shares in 2023
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Hand sanitisers and bar soap will continue to be a drag on growth
Consumers will stick to brands, and search for natural and sustainable products
Share of e-commerce set to rise, although offline retail will continue to dominate
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 ROMANIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Continued solid growth thanks to a diverse product offer
Consumers seek more benefits from colour cosmetics, and are influenced by social media
Consumers are increasingly interested in sustainable products and packaging
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Greater consumer engagement and product launches set to drive continued growth
Online platforms will be influential and drive sales via retail e-commerce
The blurring of the lines between beauty and personal care categories
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 ROMANIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Volume sales rebound, but not to the pre-pandemic level
Deodorant sprays remains most popular format, although roll-on and stick also grow
Consumers seek different pack sizes and specific benefits from deodorants
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Continued growth expected along with wider portfolios
Few changes expected in the format preferences of local consumers in deodorants
Sustainability expected to gain importance in the forecast period
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 ROMANIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Rising prices drive dynamic value growth, despite only low volume growth
Continued move towards retail e-commerce, although from a low base
Competition from IPL
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Challenges to growth, but also opportunities to explore
High concentration could prevent new entrants
Grocery retailers will continue to dominate, but retail e-commerce set to maintain its rising trend
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 ROMANIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Premium fragrances outperforms mass fragrances
Premium fragrances considered an investment
Premium men’s fragrances outperforms all other categories
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
As inflationary pressures ease, the performance of fragrances set to improve
Aggressive marketing and consumer desire for self-confidence set to drive growth
Share of e-commerce set to continue to rise
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 ROMANIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Products that meet consumers’ specific needs perform well
Demand for natural, bio, and repair hair care products increases
Salon professional hair care sees exceptional growth as consumers look for efficacy
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Despite challenges for some categories, hair care expected to maintain growth
Multinationals expected to remain dominant by adding value
Growth expected to continue for retail e-commerce
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 ROMANIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Categories within men’s toiletries see above-average performances
Men’s shaving and mass men’s fragrances suffer notable volume declines
Mass segment drives sales and growth in men’s toiletries
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
The rising importance of personal care and image set to drive growth
Product development and effective marketing to appeal to men
Procter & Gamble set to maintain its lead
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 ROMANIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Basic products lead sales, but some non-essential products see stronger growth
Greater consumer understanding of the importance of oral health
Multinationals maintain their lead, but local players seize growth opportunities
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Steady growth as consumer awareness rises and players continue to invest
Continued strength for the leader, but also opportunities for smaller players
Shifts in preference set to drive continued growth for 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 ROMANIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Function-specific skin care products perform well
Dermocosmetics skin care maintains its long-standing dynamism
Changes in packaging trends
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Despite challenges, sales of skin care products are expected to soar
More people establishing a skin care routine will drive growth
The importance of engaging with Gen Z
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 ROMANIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Rebound from pandemic decline and changing consumer habits drive dynamic growth
Both premium and mass sun care perform well
Sun protection dominates, and drives growth in sun care
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Continued growth as consumers are more aware of the dangers of sun exposure
Health and wellness trend likely to drive growth across adult and baby sun care
Premium sun care set to see stronger growth, but remain smaller than mass
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