Bath and shower goods are products that aid in the cleaning of an individual's body as he or she bathes or showers. These goods include soaps, body washes, bath oil, shower gels, bath salts, and soaps. Shower gels and body washes also help to cleanse the skin of dead skin cells, grime, and sweat. Shower gel does not contain saponified oil and instead uses synthetic detergents derived from plant or petroleum sources. Bath products also include bath oils and mineral bath salts, which, when mixed with water, provide both physical and mental relaxation.
Asia Pacific Bath and Shower Products Market Driving Factors and Challenges
Driving Factors: Consumer tastes in the bath and shower market have shifted, with liquid soap and body gels gaining traction over traditional bar soap. This is due to a number of variables, including convenience, ease of use, and perceived hygiene benefits. The addition of beauty and therapeutic benefits to bath and shower products has also contributed to the increase in liquid soap sales. Consumers are increasingly asking for solutions that not only clean but also provide other advantages like moisturizing, exfoliating, and aromatherapy. In addition, premiumization has been a major trend in the bath and shower area. Consumers are prepared to spend extra for high-quality items that have higher performance, feature unique ingredients, and provide a pleasant experience. This has resulted in the emergence of increasingly expensive bath and shower items designed to meet the demands and tastes of discerning consumers.
Challenges:
High prices and the presence of toxic ingredients limit the demand for the product - Many bath and shower products include dangerous compounds such as formaldehyde or 1,4-dioxane, which can cause allergic reactions or skin rashes. It is anticipated that this will make market expansion difficult. Furthermore, the high price of some items, including bath additives and body washes, is probably going to prevent them from becoming widely available in less developed regions.
Impact of COVID-19 on Asia Pacific Bath and Shower Products Market
The Covid-19 epidemic has had both positive and negative consequences for the Asia-Pacific bath and shower products sector. While the market experienced a brief slowdown during the early stages of the pandemic due to supply chain interruptions and lockdown measures, demand for personal care items, notably bath and shower products, subsequently recovered. During the pandemic, the e-commerce business experienced substantial development, as consumers turned to internet platforms for their buying needs. This shift in consumer behavior created an opportunity for bath and shower product makers to improve their online presence and reach a larger customer base.
Asia Pacific Bath and Shower Products Market Key Players:
The competitive landscape, market segments, revenue analysis, and detailed examination of several prominent market players are provided in this market study, including Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC, Unilever plc, Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc, Beiersdorf AG, Kao Corporation, Godrej Consumer Products Limited, Colgate-Palmolive Company, Plum Island Soap Co, Amorepacific Corporation, LG H&H Co, Ltd.
Asia Pacific Bath and Shower Products Market Segmentation:
By Type: Based on the Type, Asia Pacific Bath and Shower Products Market is segmented as; Shower Cream/Gel, Bar Soap, Shower Oil, and Other Types.
By Distribution Channel: Based on the Distribution Channel, Asia Pacific Bath and Shower Products Market is segmented as; Supermarket/Hypermarket, Convenience Stores, Online Stores, Specialty Retail Stores, and Other Distribution Channels.
By Region: This research also includes data for Australia, China, India, Japan, South Korea, Rest of Asia-Pacific.
This study also encompasses various drivers and restraining factors of this market for the forecast period. Various growth opportunities are also discussed in the report.