Depilatories in Cameroon

Depilatories saw small positive value sales in Cameroon in 2024, with volume in a negative slump, albeit slightly less steep than seen in 2023. Unlike in Western markets, where beauty standards emphasise extensive hair removal, Cameroonian women feel less societal pressure to remove body hair beyond areas like the underarms and bikini line, as no one really puts emphasis on this. Additionally, the melanin skin tone makes hair less revealing. As a consequence, demand for depilatories is limited t...

Euromonitor International's Depilatories in Cameroon 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: Hair Removers/Bleaches, Women's Pre-Shave, Women's Razors and Blades.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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Depilatories in Cameroon
Euromonitor International
July 2025
List Of Contents And Tables
DEPILATORIES IN CAMEROON
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Slow growth driven by razors and blades, in an underdeveloped market
Gilette maintains its company lead, but is pipped to the post by Bic Miss in brand terms
Beauty specialists maintain the strongest sales, while supermarkets continue to grow their share
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Depilatories set to see ongoing growth, while cultural norms limit innovation
Concerns over shaving bumps may spark a potential shift towards depilatory creams
Waxing creams/gels poised as a potential solution for younger women
CATEGORY DATA
Table 1 Sales of Depilatories by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 2 Sales of Depilatories by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 3 NBO Company Shares of Depilatories: % Value 2020-2024
Table 4 LBN Brand Shares of Depilatories: % Value 2021-2024
Table 5 Forecast Sales of Depilatories by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 6 Forecast Sales of Depilatories by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
BEAUTY AND PERSONAL CARE IN CAMEROON
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 7 Sales of Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 8 Sales of Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 9 GBO Company Shares of Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 10 NBO Company Shares of Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 11 LBN Brand Shares of Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 12 Penetration of Private Label in Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value 2019-2024
Table 13 Distribution of Beauty and Personal Care by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 14 Distribution of Beauty and Personal Care by Format and Category: % Value 2024
Table 15 Forecast Sales of Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 16 Forecast Sales of Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
DISCLAIMER
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