Beauty and Personal Care in the Netherlands

Sales of beauty and personal care in the Netherlands rose substantially in 2024 in value terms but only marginally in volume terms. The retail selling price of beauty and personal care recorded strong growth in 2024. This growth was driven by a further increase in average unit prices across most categories and a continued shift towards premium beauty and personal care products. While interest in premium offerings remains high, economic uncertainty and mounting pressure on household spending enco...

Euromonitor International's Beauty and Personal Care in Netherlands 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.

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Beauty and Personal Care in the Netherlands
Euromonitor International
May 2025
List Of Contents And Tables
BEAUTY AND PERSONAL CARE IN THE NETHERLANDS
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 THE NETHERLANDS
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Mass category growth remains positive but is overshadowed by premium performance
L’Oréal continues to dominate, while eco-conscious brands gain ground
Dermocosmetic positioning enhances trust and drives mass category growth
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Steady outlook tempered by price fatigue and value-driven shopping
Private label to gain share amid cost-conscious consumer preferences
Dermocosmetic concepts set to influence adjacent categories
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 THE NETHERLANDS
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Premium gains momentum as consumers embrace affordable luxury
L’Oréal maintains the lead, while influencer-backed brands capture youth interest
Dermocosmetics drive trust and reshape premium positioning
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Premium to continue outperforming amid shifting consumer values
Large international players to retain a competitive edge
Retailers to double down on digital expansion for premium lines
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 THE NETHERLANDS
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Retail value growth driven by price increases
Unilever retains the lead but faces pressure from premium challengers
Supermarkets regain share with value and variety
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Birth rate recovery and upmarket shift to support category growth
Unilever to retain leadership but face long-term erosion
E-commerce to reclaim growth as digital-native parents dominate
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 THE NETHERLANDS
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Value sales supported by skinification and price increases
Rituals leads through brand strength and consistent innovation
Drugstores dominate as consumers seek value and variety
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Category shifts to extremes as mainstream brands lose appeal
Rituals to benefit from accessible luxury positioning
Limited growth expected for e-commerce in bath and shower
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 THE NETHERLANDS
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Category rebounds with a renewed focus on complexion and self-expression
L'Oréal holds lead despite mounting pressure
Beauty specialists and e-commerce gain momentum
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Value growth driven by premiumisation and education
Multistep routines to encourage broader consumption
Affordable luxury trend to shape product development
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 THE NETHERLANDS
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Steady growth in a mature category
Unilever remains dominant across multiple formats
Drugstores lead as consumers shop promotions
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Value growth expected to continue
Ingredient scrutiny to fuel demand for ‘clean’ labels
E-commerce poised for a rebound
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 THE NETHERLANDS
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Depilatories see growth, but razors come under pressure
P&G maintains a commanding lead
Drugstores remain the preferred channel
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Premiumisation and price increases to support value growth
Travel remains a key seasonal driver
Drugstores and e-commerce to support accessibility
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 THE NETHERLANDS
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Fragrances continue strong momentum
Global players maintain control, but challengers rise
Beauty specialists hold distribution lead
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Fragrance sales to maintain upward trend
Gen Z drives growth through social influence
E-commerce to take a larger role in distribution
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 THE NETHERLANDS
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Price increases continue to drive category growth
L’Oréal maintains leadership position
Drugstores and supermarkets remain key channels
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Consumers to embrace multi-step routines
Hair treatments to go mainstream
Specialist channels to benefit from premiumisation
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 THE NETHERLANDS
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Men’s grooming sees healthy growth, but opportunity remains untapped
Unilever maintains its lead in men’s grooming
Drugstores remain key, but face growing competition
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Men’s grooming set for continued value growth
Dutch men to embrace more complex grooming routines
Sophisticated grooming habits to support e-commerce growth
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 THE NETHERLANDS
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Value growth supported by premiumisation and product upgrades
Procter & Gamble and Haleon lead the competitive landscape
Drugstores remain key, e-commerce gains traction
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Category set for continued growth, led by electric toothbrushes
Health awareness drives investment in premium oral care
E-commerce will see moderate but steady expansion
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 THE NETHERLANDS
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Skin care continues to record strong value growth
L’Oréal maintains lead, supported by a diverse portfolio
Drugstores remain dominant, but specialists gain share
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Strong growth forecast as consumers invest in skin health
Dermocosmetics to maintain strong trajectory
E-commerce growth may plateau as offline channels remain relevant
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 THE NETHERLANDS
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Sun care faces pressure from steep price hikes and poor weather
Private label challenges brand dominance
Drugstores remain crucial to distribution
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Travel sector will be a key driver of sun care sales
Skinification of sun care brings both opportunities and threats
E-commerce to see steady but modest growth
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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