Beauty and Personal Care in Egypt

In 2024, beauty and personal care in Egypt presented a complex picture of current value growth and volume decline, heavily influenced by the nation's challenging economic landscape. Soaring inflation, reaching 26.5% in 2024, and the dramatic devaluation of the Egyptian pound in March 2024 (losing over 60% of its value) triggered significant price hikes exceeding 30% across the board, marking the third consecutive year of such increases. This erosion of consumer purchasing power fundamentally res...

Euromonitor International's Beauty and Personal Care in Egypt report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2020-2024, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. Forecasts to 2029 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.

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Beauty and Personal Care in Egypt
Euromonitor International
May 2025
List Of Contents And Tables
BEAUTY AND PERSONAL CARE IN EGYPT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Beauty and personal care in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retail developments
What next for beauty and personal care?
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Sales of Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 2 Sales of Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 3 GBO Company Shares of Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 4 NBO Company Shares of Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 5 LBN Brand Shares of Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 6 Penetration of Private Label in Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value 2019-2024
Table 7 Distribution of Beauty and Personal Care by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 8 Distribution of Beauty and Personal Care by Format and Category: % Value 2024
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
MASS BEAUTY AND PERSONAL CARE IN EGYPT
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Mass beauty and personal care in Egypt outperforms premium segment
Unilever Mashreq SAE leads mass beauty and personal care in 2024
Value for money matters more than ever in personal care
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Mass beauty and personal care set to register steady growth in the years ahead
Growth opportunities exist for local players in particular
Innovation will be characterised by cost-saving and sustainability trends
CATEGORY DATA
Table 11 Sales of Mass Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 12 Sales of Mass Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 13 NBO Company Shares of Mass Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 14 LBN Brand Shares of Mass Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 15 Forecast Sales of Mass Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 16 Forecast Sales of Mass Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
PREMIUM BEAUTY AND PERSONAL CARE IN EGYPT
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Premium beauty and personal care sees volume decline in 2024
L’Oreal Egypt leads thanks to broad portfolio of trusted brands
Consumers seek high-end beauty on a budget
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Premium beauty and personal care will see growth over the forecast period
Social media will continue to shape consumer choices
Plant-based ingredients set to gain traction in the years ahead
CATEGORY DATA
Table 17 Sales of Premium Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 18 Sales of Premium Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 19 NBO Company Shares of Premium Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 20 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Premium Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Premium Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
BABY AND CHILD-SPECIFIC PRODUCTS IN EGYPT
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Soaring prices lead to volume declines in 2024
Johnson & Johnson leads in 2024, thanks to diverse portfolio across subcategories
E-commerce continues to reshape the distribution landscape
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Growth predicted for baby and child-specific products in the years ahead
Natural and free-from products set to gain popularity
Baby and child-specific sun care will benefit from increased awareness of sun protection for young skin
CATEGORY DATA
Table 23 Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 24 Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 25 Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2019-2024
Table 26 NBO Company Shares of Baby and Child-specific Products: % Value 2020-2024
Table 27 LBN Brand Shares of Baby and Child-specific Products: % Value 2021-2024
Table 28 LBN Brand Shares of Baby and Child-specific Skin Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 29 LBN Brand Shares of Baby and Child-specific Sun Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 30 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Baby and Child-specific Products: % Value 2021-2024
Table 31 Forecast Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 33 Forecast Sales of Baby and Child-specific Products by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2024-2029
BATH AND SHOWER IN EGYPT
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Current value growth in 2024 as a result of essential nature of the category and price increases
Unilever Mashreq SAE retains the lead thanks to diverse range and strong consumer loyalty
Johnson & Johnson leads in 2024, thanks to diverse portfolio across subcategories
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Growth predicted for bath and shower over the forecast period
Bar soap set to remain the largest subcategory thanks to its ubiquity
Bath additives will see significant innovation from local players
CATEGORY DATA
Table 34 Sales of Bath and Shower by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 35 Sales of Bath and Shower by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 36 Sales of Bath and Shower by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2019-2024
Table 37 NBO Company Shares of Bath and Shower: % Value 2020-2024
Table 38 LBN Brand Shares of Bath and Shower: % Value 2021-2024
Table 39 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Bath and Shower: % Value 2021-2024
Table 40 Forecast Sales of Bath and Shower by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 41 Forecast Sales of Bath and Shower by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 42 Forecast Sales of Bath and Shower by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2024-2029
COLOUR COSMETICS IN EGYPT
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Colour cosmetics sees volume decline as prices soar
L'Oréal retains its lead despite ongoing challenges
Beauty specialists retains its dominance, but e-commerce enjoys dynamic growth
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Colour cosmetics set to benefit from influencer culture
Mass colour cosmetics will benefit from affordability amid economic instability
Constrained budgets will continue to influence consumer behaviour
CATEGORY DATA
Table 43 Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 44 Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Colour Cosmetics: % Value 2020-2024
Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Colour Cosmetics: % Value 2021-2024
Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Eye Make-up: % Value 2021-2024
Table 48 LBN Brand Shares of Facial Make-up: % Value 2021-2024
Table 49 LBN Brand Shares of Lip Products: % Value 2021-2024
Table 50 LBN Brand Shares of Nail Products: % Value 2021-2024
Table 51 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Colour Cosmetics: % Value 2021-2024
Table 52 Forecast Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 53 Forecast Sales of Colour Cosmetics by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
DEODORANTS IN EGYPT
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Current value growth for deodorants in 2024, as prices soar
Unilever links with popular brands across distribution channels
Supermarkets represents the largest percentage of sales, but e-commerce shows notable dynamism
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Growth forecast for deodorants, despite ongoing challenges
New product development will bolster dynamism in the category
Premium brands will face increased competition from mass counterparts
CATEGORY DATA
Table 54 Sales of Deodorants by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 55 Sales of Deodorants by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 56 Sales of Deodorants by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2019-2024
Table 57 NBO Company Shares of Deodorants: % Value 2020-2024
Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Deodorants: % Value 2021-2024
Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Deodorants: % Value 2021-2024
Table 60 Forecast Sales of Deodorants by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 61 Forecast Sales of Deodorants by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 62 Forecast Sales of Deodorants by Premium Vs Mass: % Value 2024-2029
DEPILATORIES IN EGYPT
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Challenging economic climate sees depilatories decline in volume terms in 2024, while current value sales soar
Proctor & Gamble gains share to further strengthen its position
Pharmacies leads, but e-commerce continues to gain ground
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Growth predicted as hygiene and self-care trends continue apace
Price sensitivity may lead to less frequent usage or alternative methods
Specialist face-shaving products may increasingly replace traditional techniques
CATEGORY DATA
Table 63 Sales of Depilatories by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 64 Sales of Depilatories by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 65 Sales of Women's Razors and Blades by Type: % Value Breakdown 2020-2024
Table 66 NBO Company Shares of Depilatories: % Value 2020-2024
Table 67 LBN Brand Shares of Depilatories: % Value 2021-2024
Table 68 Forecast Sales of Depilatories by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 69 Forecast Sales of Depilatories by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
FRAGRANCES IN EGYPT
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Slower volume growth, but current value sales soar amid price increases
MAC retains the lead but loses some share due to price sensitivity
Beauty specialist dominates, but e-commerce shows notable dynamism
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Volume and current value growth predicted, especially for mass fragrances
Mass body mists will benefit from ongoing price sensitivity
Local consumers expected to shop around for the best deals amid high prices
CATEGORY DATA
Table 70 Sales of Fragrances by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 71 Sales of Fragrances by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 72 NBO Company Shares of Fragrances: % Value 2020-2024
Table 73 LBN Brand Shares of Fragrances: % Value 2021-2024
Table 74 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Men's Fragrances: % Value 2021-2024
Table 75 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Women's Fragrances: % Value 2021-2024
Table 76 Forecast Sales of Fragrances by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 77 Forecast Sales of Fragrances by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
HAIR CARE IN EGYPT
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Volume decline for hair care in 2024, but current value sales increase as prices soar
Unilever benefits from diverse portfolio of well-known, trusted brands
Hypermarkets represents the largest percentage of sales in 2024
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Ubiquity of hair care will generate ongoing category growth
Hair loss concerns will favour local brands in the years ahead
Natural and sustainable trends set to continue apace as Egyptians embrace natural beauty
CATEGORY DATA
Table 78 Sales of Hair Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 79 Sales of Hair Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 80 Sales of Hair Care by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2019-2024
Table 81 NBO Company Shares of Hair Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 82 NBO Company Shares of Salon Professional Hair Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 83 LBN Brand Shares of Hair Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 84 LBN Brand Shares of Colourants: % Value 2021-2024
Table 85 LBN Brand Shares of Salon Professional Hair Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 86 LBN Brand Shares of Styling Agents: % Value 2021-2024
Table 87 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Hair Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 88 Forecast Sales of Hair Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 89 Forecast Sales of Hair Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 90 Forecast Sales of Hair Care by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2024-2029
MEN'S GROOMING IN EGYPT
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Volume decline, but notable current value growth in 2024
Lord strengthens its lead of men’s grooming
Beauty specialists leads distribution sales in 2024
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Slower current value growth and increased volume sales will reflect stabilising prices
Local products set to enjoy increased demand
Economic constraints will continue to influence category performance
CATEGORY DATA
Table 91 Sales of Men’s Grooming by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 92 Sales of Men’s Grooming by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 93 Sales of Men's Razors and Blades by Type: % Value Breakdown 2021-2024
Table 94 Sales of Men's Skin Care by Type: % Value Breakdown 2021-2024
Table 95 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Grooming: % Value 2020-2024
Table 96 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Grooming: % Value 2021-2024
Table 97 LBN Brand Shares of Men's Razors and Blades: % Value 2021-2024
Table 98 Forecast Sales of Men’s Grooming by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 99 Forecast Sales of Men’s Grooming by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
ORAL CARE IN EGYPT
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Oral care sees substantial current value growth due to increased prices in 2024
Oral-B brand enjoys widespread popularity in Egypt
Pharmacies leads sales, but e-commerce enjoys growth
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Robust growth predicted for oral care over the forecast period
Oral care will benefit from appetite to maintain good oral health to avoid dental bills
Tooth whitening products will become increasingly popular
CATEGORY DATA
Table 100 Sales of Oral Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 101 Sales of Oral Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 102 Sales of Toothbrushes by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 103 Sales of Toothbrushes by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 104 Sales of Toothpaste by Type: % Value Breakdown 2020-2024
Table 105 NBO Company Shares of Oral Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 106 LBN Brand Shares of Oral Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 107 LBN Brand Shares of Mouthwashes/Dental Rinses: % Value 2021-2024
Table 108 LBN Brand Shares of Toothpaste: % Value 2021-2024
Table 109 Forecast Sales of Oral Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 110 Forecast Sales of Oral Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 111 Forecast Sales of Toothbrushes by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 112 Forecast Sales of Toothbrushes by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
SKIN CARE IN EGYPT
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Substantial current value growth driven by high prices
L’Oreal maintains its leading position in skin care in 2024
VAT specialists remains the leading distribution channel, but e-commerce gains ground
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Skin care poised for ongoing growth throughout the forecast period
K-beauty will continue to drive local trends in skin care
Local players set to benefit from a focus on domestic production
CATEGORY DATA
Table 113 Sales of Skin Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 114 Sales of Skin Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 115 NBO Company Shares of Skin Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 116 LBN Brand Shares of Skin Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 117 LBN Brand Shares of Basic Moisturisers: % Value 2021-2024
Table 118 LBN Brand Shares of Anti-agers: % Value 2021-2024
Table 119 LBN Brand Shares of Firming Body Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 120 LBN Brand Shares of General Purpose Body Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 121 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Skin Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 122 Forecast Sales of Skin Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 123 Forecast Sales of Skin Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
SUN CARE IN EGYPT
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Volume decline, but current value sales increase substantially
Beiersdorf maintains its lead thanks to strong consumer loyalty
Pharmacies leads sales, but e-commerce gains ground
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Steady growth predicted for Egyptian sun care
Preference for multi-functionality will reflect desire for value for money
Players will seek to maintain interest by innovating
CATEGORY DATA
Table 124 Sales of Sun Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 125 Sales of Sun Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 126 NBO Company Shares of Sun Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 127 LBN Brand Shares of Sun Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 128 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Adult Sun Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 129 Forecast Sales of Sun Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 130 Forecast Sales of Sun Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

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