Category: Consumer Goods
Cameroon Consumer Goods
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Toilet Care in Cameroon
... to the prevalent use of powder bleach and handwash detergent as makeshift toilet care alternatives, coupled with the limited availability of water-based system toilets in Cameroonian homes. Euromonitor International's Toilet Care in Cameroon market report ... Read More
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Polishes in Cameroon
... shoe polish resulting from this, is helping to stabilise prices in the category. Indeed, it is noted that price hikes have previously been extremely steep for leading shoe polish brands such as Kiwi (SC Johnson ... Read More
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Laundry Care in Cameroon
... mature category, the household bar soap format still remains very popular with Cameroonian consumers due to its affordability and versatility. Here we note the widespread use of household bar soap (Savon Azur from Azur SA), ... Read More
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Surface Care in Cameroon
... local brands and well-executed awareness campaigns further reinforce the position of multi-purpose cleaners, fostering the growth seen. Euromonitor International's Surface Care in Cameroon market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of ... Read More
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Air Care in Cameroon
... of consumer familiarity. The utilisation of spray/aerosol air fresheners has been a traditional practice in Cameroonian households for generations and remains the prevailing norm today. The accessibility of aerosol air fresheners is so widespread that ... Read More
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Home Care in Cameroon
... categories such as bar detergents and shoe polish. However, the industry has, to some extent, achieved a semblance of stability through 2023. Euromonitor International's Home Care in Cameroon market report offers a comprehensive guide to ... Read More
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Dishwashing in Cameroon
... prevailing practice among most Cameroonian consumers. Indeed, dishwasher possession rates are even lower in the country than seen with automatic washing machine possession rates, standing at just 4% possession rate for dishwashers in 2023 [according ... Read More
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Bleach in Cameroon
... brand's well-established presence and the solid reputation it has earned for delivering high-quality and highly effective bleach products. However, this long-standing supremacy now faces challenges from key competitors who, although they may not be in ... Read More
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Home Insecticides in Cameroon
... insects. The convenience of aerosols is further enhanced by their enduring efficacy and portability, rendering them a preferred choice. Their quick ""knockdown effect"" and extended shelf life further bolster their widespread appeal. Moreover, their affordability ... Read More
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Cigarettes in Cameroon
... helped stabilise the economy. However, ongoing civil conflict, as well as widespread poverty, restrained economic growth. Thus, while overall inflation was modest, volume sales fell. In particular, there was significant price increases for premium imported ... Read More
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Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in Cameroon
... Mali also introduced a ban in 2022. According to the Ministry of Health, 46% of young Cameroonians smoke shisha and there is a misconception that it is less harmful than cigarette smoking. However, the British ... Read More
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Tobacco in Cameroon
... helped stabilise the economy. However, ongoing civil conflict, as well as widespread poverty, restrained economic growth. Thus, while overall inflation was modest, volume sales fell. In particular, there was significant price increases for premium imported ... Read More
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Premium Beauty and Personal Care in Cameroon
... why it has been a struggle to have established beauty specialists that focus solely on the sale of premium beauty and personal care products. The premium category is already significantly impacted by counterfeit variants ranging ... Read More
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Hair Care in Cameroon
... is the main problem with the hot tropical climate in the country one of the main catalysts of this. There is also growing demand for hair loss treatments in the country due to the tradition ... Read More
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Bath and Shower in Cameroon
... sanitisers surged as leading players cut down production in response to the falling demand. On average 250ml of hand sanitisers cost XAF1,200 for an economy brand. It would appear this is price is too steep ... Read More
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Fragrances in Cameroon
... Mboa, Extraits, Parfums Bonheur and existing brands such as Bio Romance fragrance from Les Laboratories Biopharma, awareness of local brand names is still low. Production levels are also small scale. Moreover, with the exception of ... Read More
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Baby and Child-Specific Products in Cameroon
... There is a growing shift from the use of alternative cleaning techniques such as toilet paper/cloths and water to baby wipes. Parents are more aware of how sensitive their babies’ skins are and the need ... Read More
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Skin Care in Cameroon
... spend more on obtaining quality facial care products. Unlike the body care category, which is already approaching maturity, facial care remains nascent and is in a growth phase. Exposure to facial care routines on social ... Read More
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Beauty and Personal Care in Cameroon
... cosmetics and skin care products in volume terms increased significantly in 2022. The beauty and personal care market in Cameroon is heavily driven by demand for skin care products, specifically body care due to increased ... Read More
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Depilatories in Cameroon
... They are widely available, affordable and easy to use. Despite an increase in availability of hair remover/bleaches brands, the high price per unit is still discouraging for the average Cameroonian woman. There are several variants ... Read More
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Colour Cosmetics in Cameroon
... nail polish takes a considerable amount of time to apply and then to dry. Now consumers are moving to more innovative nail polish formats such as gel. Gel nail polish lasts longer and takes less ... Read More
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Deodorants in Cameroon
... season lasting for around six months. Sweating is thus inevitable. Cameroonians are constantly looking for ways and means to combat sweating due to the hot tropical climate. Deodorants are one of the products most Cameroonians ... Read More
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Mass Beauty and Personal Care in Cameroon
... Cameroonian government touted its import substitution policy in order to boost the local sector, promoters of this slogan wasted no time in pushing for the “Made in Cameroon” concept. At the end of the review ... Read More
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Oral Care in Cameroon
... intensified the competition through its introduction of a charcoal toothpaste available in two variants (Colgate Charbon Carvao and Colgate Natural Extracts with charcoal) and the Charcoal variant of the most popular toothbrush in Cameroon, Colgate ... Read More
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Men's Grooming in Cameroon
... were cheaper alternatives coupled with the fact that the availability of pre- and post-shave brands were limited in the country. By the end of the review period, this scenario had evolved with dozens of international ... Read More
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