Men's Grooming in India
Men's Grooming in India
Men's Grooming in India
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June 2022
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of disposable income, the urban population accounted for 49% of total disposable income
available to Indians, meaning consumers in tier-1 and tier-2 cities have more spending capacity.
During the forecast period, it is projected that the demand for men’s grooming products in these
cities will increase significantly, as mobility gets back to normal, and offices and schools reopen.
Also, the biggest challenge was previously the availability of options for men. However, with an
increasing number of companies launching men’s grooming lines, consumers will be spoilt for
choice; hence, they will not depend on generic products, but will demand more gender-specific
references.
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Pandemic to aid the growth of men’s body wash/shower gel during the
forecast period
In the past, men relied on bar soap for their shower needs, or on shower gels, which were
mostly gender-neutral. However, due to the pandemic, it is projected that the men’s segment in
body wash/shower gel will experience growth in the coming years. There are several reasons
for this, the first being a strong impetus to maintain good hygiene. Although bar soap offers the
same level of hygiene, it lacks convenience when travelling, on holiday, or on-the-go. For
example, the pandemic resulted in increased awareness about maintaining good health. With
many men depending on fitness centres for a shower post-workout, carrying a soap on such
occasions is not as convenient as a body wash/shower gel. Another reason is that bar soaps
have for a long time been considered too harsh on the skin, resulting in dryness, an issue which
is addressed by body wash/shower gel. Lastly, the premium feel that using a body wash/shower
gel gives is considered to far outweigh the feel of bar soap, especially by young consumers. The
reason is that the youth population currently wants to differentiate and stand out as disposable
incomes continue to grow. This has resulted in several companies, such as Wipro and
CavinKare, launching dedicated body wash/shower gel lines for men, such as Aramusk and
Bikers. Thus, the forecast period is projected to see increasing demand for body wash/shower
gel amongst men.
Gen Z and gen alpha offer strong opportunity for men’s grooming
products
Gen Z and gen alpha are population groups that are born between 1995-2009 and 2010-
2024. According to Euromonitor International’s Economies and Consumers Data, this age group
accounts for around 50% of the total male population in the country, and is projected to offer
strong potential for growth in men’s grooming. The reason for this is that male consumers in this
age bracket are the most tech-savvy in comparison with earlier generations. The pandemic
played an strong role in terms of the adoption of technology for this group. They are also the
ones that want validation from their friends on social media platforms. Hence, to improve their
online presence, players are comparatively more conscious about the ingredients they use,
what stories they tell, or attitudes they portray for younger consumers. This has resulted in
increasing consumer consciousness about maintaining impeccable hygiene, using quality skin
care products and good fragrances. This consumer base is no longer satisfied with generic
products that suit everyone, such as gender-neutral products that cater to both men and
women. They want products that meet the specific needs of young male consumers. All the new
D2C brands are already focused on catering to these consumers, and during the forecast period
it is projected that this group will not disappoint companies manufacturing male beauty products.
However, they are likely to be increasingly spoilt for choice, and will be very vocal about their
choices, not just settling for just the average.
CATEGORY DATA
Table 1 Sales of Men’s Grooming by Category: Value 2016-2021
INR million
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
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- Men's Razors and Blades 33,106.7 35,126.3 37,423.5 39,575.1 39,433.8 41,109.8
Men's Toiletries 33,725.0 37,940.0 42,419.7 47,139.6 48,110.1 53,262.3
- Men's Bath and Shower 5,100.8 5,796.7 6,512.0 7,304.6 7,844.3 8,726.8
-- Premium Men's Bath - - - - - -
and Shower
-- Mass Men's Bath and 5,100.8 5,796.7 6,512.0 7,304.6 7,844.3 8,726.8
Shower
- Men's Deodorants 17,004.1 18,985.9 20,930.7 22,916.4 22,121.2 23,914.0
-- Premium Men's 415.5 473.9 547.2 623.1 608.1 677.8
Deodorants
-- Mass Men's Deodorants 16,588.6 18,512.0 20,383.5 22,293.3 21,513.1 23,236.3
- Men's Hair Care 5,070.8 5,730.5 6,488.1 7,266.7 7,690.4 8,786.2
-- Premium Men's Hair - - - - - -
Care
-- Mass Men's Hair Care 5,070.8 5,730.5 6,488.1 7,266.7 7,690.4 8,786.2
- Men's Skin Care 6,549.2 7,426.8 8,488.8 9,651.8 10,454.2 11,835.3
-- Premium Men's Skin - - - - - -
Care
-- Mass Men's Skin Care 6,549.2 7,426.8 8,488.8 9,651.8 10,454.2 11,835.3
Men's Fragrances 14,862.3 16,592.9 18,643.3 20,838.7 15,485.9 18,271.2
- Premium Men's 6,788.9 7,528.9 8,417.3 9,360.0 5,761.1 7,086.7
Fragrances
- Mass Men's Fragrances 8,073.4 9,064.0 10,226.1 11,478.7 9,724.8 11,184.5
Men's Grooming 89,716.0 98,507.4 108,281.5 118,308.4 114,366.2 125,002.2
Source: Euromonitor International from official statistics, trade associations, trade press, company research,
store checks, trade interviews, trade sources
Table 3 Sales of Men's Razors and Blades by Type: % Value Breakdown 2018-2021
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(Unilever Group)
Davidoff (Coty Inc) Tarz Distribution India 1.0 1.0 0.7 0.8
Pvt Ltd
VI John VI John Group 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8
Parachute Marico Ltd 0.8 0.8 0.7 0.7
Dettol (Reckitt Reckitt Benckiser 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7
Benckiser Group Plc (India) Ltd
(RB))
Axe Aftershave Hindustan Unilever Ltd 0.8 0.8 0.7 0.7
(Unilever Group)
Skinn Titan Co Ltd 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.7
Nike Sport Nike India Pvt Ltd 0.7 0.7 0.6 0.6
Performance (Nike
Inc)
Clear Men (Unilever Hindustan Unilever Ltd 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6
Group)
Calvin Klein (Coty Tarz Distribution India 0.7 0.7 0.5 0.6
Inc) Pvt Ltd
Others Others 42.1 44.5 44.7 43.7
Total Total 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
Source: Euromonitor International from official statistics, trade associations, trade press, company research,
store checks, trade interviews, trade sources
Table 7 LBN Brand Shares of Men's Razors and Blades: % Value 2018-2021
INR million
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
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- Men's Post-Shave - - - - - -
- Men's Pre-Shave 12,358.9 12,746.7 13,283.1 13,839.8 14,414.4 15,007.2
- Men's Razors and Blades 41,109.8 40,648.8 40,685.6 40,793.9 40,890.8 40,979.6
Men's Toiletries 53,262.3 56,093.3 59,827.7 63,860.7 68,026.8 72,364.7
- Men's Bath and Shower 8,726.8 9,154.9 9,688.9 10,223.3 10,730.1 11,236.4
-- Premium Men's Bath - - - - - -
and Shower
-- Mass Men's Bath and 8,726.8 9,154.9 9,688.9 10,223.3 10,730.1 11,236.4
Shower
- Men's Deodorants 23,914.0 24,555.6 25,632.7 26,839.2 28,070.4 29,327.4
-- Premium Men's 677.8 718.2 773.0 833.8 899.0 968.4
Deodorants
-- Mass Men's Deodorants 23,236.3 23,837.4 24,859.7 26,005.4 27,171.4 28,359.1
- Men's Hair Care 8,786.2 9,565.6 10,430.4 11,314.3 12,232.9 13,197.1
-- Premium Men's Hair - - - - - -
Care
-- Mass Men's Hair Care 8,786.2 9,565.6 10,430.4 11,314.3 12,232.9 13,197.1
- Men's Skin Care 11,835.3 12,817.2 14,075.7 15,483.9 16,993.3 18,603.8
-- Premium Men's Skin - - - - - -
Care
-- Mass Men's Skin Care 11,835.3 12,817.2 14,075.7 15,483.9 16,993.3 18,603.8
Men's Fragrances 18,271.2 19,880.1 21,331.0 22,715.5 24,109.3 25,517.6
- Premium Men's 7,086.7 7,856.6 8,435.9 8,931.4 9,437.0 9,943.5
Fragrances
- Mass Men's Fragrances 11,184.5 12,023.4 12,895.1 13,784.1 14,672.3 15,574.2
Men's Grooming 125,002.2 129,368.9 135,127.3 141,209.8 147,441.3 153,869.1
Source: Euromonitor International from trade associations, trade press, company research, trade interviews,
trade sources
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