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Beauty & Personal Care - Nigeria

Nigeria
  • In Nigeria, the revenue generated in the Beauty & Personal Care market is projected to reach US$10.17bn in 2025.
  • It is expected that the market will experience an annual growth rate of 7.84% (CAGR 2025-2030).
  • The largest segment in this market is the Personal Care segment, which is estimated to have a market volume of US$4.82bn in 2025.
  • When compared globally, United States generates the most revenue in the Beauty & Personal Care market, with an estimated revenue of US$105bn in 2025.
  • In terms of per capita revenue, in Nigeria generates approximately US$43.36 per person in 2025.
  • Furthermore, online sales are expected to contribute 4.5% of the total revenue in the Beauty & Personal Care market by 2025.
  • Nigerian consumers are increasingly embracing natural and organic beauty products, driving demand for locally sourced ingredients and eco-friendly packaging.

Definition:

The Beauty & Personal Care market refers to consumer goods for cosmetics and body care. This market includes various categories such as cosmetics, skin care, personal care, fragrances and beauty tech. Excluded categories are beauty services, such as hairdressers, and professional products. Products that primarily serve medical purposes are also excluded here but are shown as part of the OTC Pharmaceuticals market. All shown sales values refer to the retail value and include sales taxes.

Structure:

The market consists of 5 different segments:

  • The Cosmetics cover face cosmetics, lip cosmetics, eye cosmetics, nails, and natural cosmetics.
  • The Skin Care covers face skin care, body care, sun protecting products, baby & child and natural skin care.
  • The Personal Care covers hair care, shower & bath, oral care, deodorants, shaving, natural and personal care.
  • The Fragrances cover the consumer market for perfume and Eau de Toilette and any fragrances that cover normal body odor.
  • The Beauty tech covers the development and application of digital tools and devices that aim to enhance beauty-related experiences, improve skincare routines, and provide personalized beauty solutions.

Additional Information:

The market comprises revenue, average revenue per capita, sales channel. The market encompasses retail sales through both online and offline sales channels to private end customers (B2C). For more information on the displayed data, click the info button on the right side of each box.

In-Scope
  • Decorative cosmetics
  • Skin care
  • Personal care
  • Hair care and styling products
  • Perfume and eaux de toilette
Out-Of-Scope
  • Professional products & services
  • Electronic personal care products (hair dryers, shavers)
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    Revenue

    NOTES: Data was converted from local currencies using average exchange rates of the respective year.

    MOST_RECENT_UPDATE: Feb 2025

    SOURCE: Statista Market Insights

    MOST_RECENT_UPDATE: Feb 2025

    SOURCE: Statista Market Insights

    Sales Channels

    MOST_RECENT_UPDATE: Oct 2024

    SOURCE: Statista Market Insights

    Global Comparison

    MOST_RECENT_UPDATE: Feb 2025

    SOURCE: Statista Market Insights

    Analyst Opinion

    The Beauty & Personal Care market in Nigeria is experiencing mild growth, influenced by factors such as increasing consumer interest in self-care, the rising popularity of innovative beauty solutions, and the expanding availability of affordable products.

    Customer preferences:
    Consumers in Nigeria are increasingly gravitating towards natural and organic beauty products, reflecting a growing awareness of the ingredients in personal care items. This shift is influenced by cultural values that emphasize traditional remedies and holistic wellness. Additionally, younger demographics are driving demand for multifunctional products that cater to busy lifestyles, favoring convenience and efficiency. Social media platforms play a crucial role in shaping beauty trends, with influencers promoting diverse beauty standards and fostering community engagement around self-care practices.

    Trends in the market:
    In Nigeria, the Beauty & Personal Care market is experiencing a notable shift towards natural and organic products, driven by a heightened consumer awareness of ingredient transparency. This trend is significant as it aligns with cultural preferences for traditional remedies and holistic wellness approaches. Additionally, younger consumers are increasingly seeking multifunctional products that fit their fast-paced lives, emphasizing convenience. Social media is pivotal in this landscape, with influencers shaping beauty standards and encouraging community engagement in self-care, which presents both challenges and opportunities for industry stakeholders to innovate and adapt their offerings.

    Local special circumstances:
    In Nigeria, the Beauty & Personal Care market is influenced by a diverse cultural landscape that values traditional beauty practices and local ingredients, such as shea butter and black soap. Geographically, the country's varied climate necessitates different skincare solutions, prompting demand for products tailored to local conditions. Additionally, regulatory challenges, including import tariffs on foreign cosmetics, create a favorable environment for homegrown brands, encouraging innovation and sustainability in product development while fostering a sense of national pride among consumers.

    Underlying macroeconomic factors:
    The Beauty & Personal Care market in Nigeria is significantly shaped by macroeconomic factors such as economic stability, foreign exchange rates, and consumer spending power. The national economy, bolstered by oil revenues, influences disposable income levels, impacting consumer purchasing behavior in beauty products. Additionally, inflation rates can affect the affordability of both local and imported goods, while government fiscal policies, including subsidies for local manufacturers, promote homegrown brands. Global trends, such as the rising demand for sustainable and natural products, further drive innovation within the market, ensuring that local brands remain competitive against international players.

    Methodology

    Data coverage:

    The data encompasses B2C enterprises. As a basis for evaluating markets, we use resources from the Statista platform as well as in-house market research, national statistical offices, international institutions, trade associations, companies, the trade press, and the experience of our analysts. In addition, we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific associations such as population, GDP per capita, and Human Development Index. This data helps us estimate the market size for each country individually.

    Forecasts:

    In our forecasts, we apply diverse forecasting techniques. The selection of forecasting techniques is based on the behavior of the relevant market. For example, multiple forecasting techniques based on different forecasting methods, such as Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) and exponential trend smoothing, can provide the most accurate forecasts.

    Additional notes:

    The market is updated twice a year in case market dynamics change. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war are considered at a country-specific level.

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    Key Market Indicators

    NOTES: Based on data from IMF, World Bank, UN and Eurostat

    MOST_RECENT_UPDATE: Jan 2025

    SOURCE: Statista Market Insights

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