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Bath and Shower in South Africa

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  • 20 Pages
  • August 2025
  • Region: South Africa
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 1292658
Bath and shower are considered essential products for many South African consumers. Despite financial challenges, a significant portion of the population views bar soap as a necessity and regularly includes it in their monthly shopping. Bar soap continues to be the most popular choice in this category due to its affordability, with many households sharing a single bar among multiple family members. Its versatility also allows it to serve multiple purposes around the home.

The Bath and Shower in South Africa 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: Bar Soap, Bath Additives, Body Powder, Body Wash/Shower Gel, Hand Sanitisers, Intimate Hygiene, Liquid Soap.

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

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Bath and Shower market;
  • Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
  • Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
  • Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

Table of Contents

KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Bar soap remains popular among consumers due to habit persistence and affordability
  • Unilever South Africa maintains its strong lead
  • Supermarkets leads in the distribution of bath and shower products
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Body care to continue benefiting from self-care trend
  • Social media will play a key role in reshaping hygiene and grooming routine
  • Rising interest in bath and shower products with natural ingredients
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 1 Sales of Bath and Shower by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 2 Sales of Bath and Shower by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 3 Sales of Bath and Shower by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2019-2024
  • Table 4 NBO Company Shares of Bath and Shower: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 5 LBN Brand Shares of Bath and Shower: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Premium Bath and Shower: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 7 Forecast Sales of Bath and Shower by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 8 Forecast Sales of Bath and Shower by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 9 Forecast Sales of Bath and Shower by Premium vs Mass: % Value 2024-2029
BEAUTY AND PERSONAL CARE IN SOUTH AFRICA
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 10 Sales of Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 11 Sales of Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 12 GBO Company Shares of Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 13 NBO Company Shares of Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 14 LBN Brand Shares of Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 15 Penetration of Private Label in Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value 2019-2024
  • Table 16 Distribution of Beauty and Personal Care by Format: % Value 2019-2024
  • Table 17 Distribution of Beauty and Personal Care by Format and Category: % Value 2024
  • Table 18 Forecast Sales of Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 19 Forecast Sales of Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
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