Oral Care Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 - 2027)
The oral care market is projected to register a CAGR of 6.32% during the forecast period, 2021-2026.
Among all personal care products, hand wash and oral care products are the segments that witnessed major sales growth during the COVID-19 pandemic, whereas other skincare and beauty products continued to suffer. Innovation in the sector further contributed to sales growth during 2020. For instance, Colgate-Palmolive reported strong growth across oral care for Q3 2020, owing to premium oral care innovations like Hum by Colgate, Colgate Optic White Renewal, and Colgate Optic White overnight teeth whitening pen.
The oral care market is highly impacted by product innovations carried out by the key players, along with huge investments in marketing and promotional activities to reach higher customer bases. However, lower consumer awareness about technological innovations is hindering the growth rate.
The market is dominated by the Asia-Pacific region due to the high population in the area, followed by the European and North American regions due to the increased preference for premium oral care products. The consumer preference for electronic toothbrush, mouthwash, and dental floss in Western countries, like the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom, is expected to drive the market.
Key Market TrendsDeterring Oral Health among the Global Population is Popularizing Oral Care ProductsThe rapidly changing lifestyles and improper diets, including sugar-rich diets, and the increased consumption of alcohol and tobacco, have made oral health one of the major public health problems in almost every part of the world. For instance, according to the World Health Organization, oral diseases pose a major issue for many countries and affect people throughout their lifetime, causing pain, discomfort, disfigurement, and even death. The Global Burden of Disease Study 2017 estimated that oral diseases affect close to 3.5 billion people worldwide, with caries of permanent teeth being the most common condition. Moreover, with the increased expenditure on oral healthcare, consumers across the world have started taking preventive measures, which, in turn, has increased the demand for effective oral care products. Owing to the above-mentioned factors, consumers across the world have started paying immense attention to maintaining their oral health, which has led to an increase in demand for high-quality oral care products worldwide.
Asia-Pacific Emerges as the Largest Oral Care MarketConsumers of Asian countries such as China and Japan are well aware of oral health practices, and thus, the demand for oral care products is high in these countries. As per GlaxoSmithKline, there is an increasing awareness about oral health among the Japanese population. The Japanese aging population and youth are highly concerned about their oral care, driving the demand for oral care products in Japan.
Oral health care products in India are mainly driven by Ayurvedic or natural ingredient products. All major companies in India sell Ayurvedic revolution products. Consumers in Singapore are brand conscious and would rather spend more to ensure the safety and efficacy of a product than look for economical options to maintain their oral care. In Australia, e-toothbrushes are well perceived as efficient oral care products for all age groups and hold a significant country share in the regional market. Owing to these factors, the Asia-Pacific market for oral care products is one of the largest across the world.
Competitive LandscapeThe oral care market is a concentrated market, as majority of the share is being taken by the key players such as Colgate-Palmolive, Procter & Gamble, Unilever PLC, and GlaxoSmithKline PLC. However, the market also includes many regional players. The leading players in the market studied enjoy a dominant presence worldwide. These players focus on leveraging opportunities posed by emerging markets to expand their product portfolios to cater to the requirements for various applications, especially gum and plague issues and sensitivity or pain relief.
Additionally, partnerships with regional dental clinics and dental health associations proved beneficial for the players. For instance, Philips launched the BrushSmart Program in collaboration with the Delta Dental of California and its affiliates. The BrushSmart program is designed to enhance oral care by sharing the brushing behaviors of individuals with dental care professionals.
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