The Nordic market for natural personal care products is projected to show healthy growth this year. According to research by Ecovia Intelligence, consumer demand has remained buoyant during the coronavirus pandemic.
 
Natural personal care product sales have been increasing at double-digit rates, says the research. Although lockdowns and weak economic conditions have affected the retail and professional sector, consumer demand for natural & organic products has remained strong. With over a half of natural personal care product sales coming from specialist retailers, pharmacies and supermarkets, sales have been less affected than for conventional cosmetics & toiletries.
 
Denmark has the largest natural personal care products market in the Nordic region. Natural products comprise roughly 7% of total personal care products there. The Finnish natural personal care products market is projected to show the highest growth in the coming years. Major drivers of market growth are rising consumer awareness of synthetic chemicals in cosmetics & toiletries, widening distribution and new product launches.
 
The Nordic market has witnessed a large number of new product launches in recent years, mainly introduced by start-ups, large cosmetic firms and retailers. The Nordic region now has over 50 native brands, up from about 20 in 2008. Urtekram remains the market leader, however its market share has been eroded by new entrants. Brands that are focusing on clean formulations and targeting specific market segments are the market winners, says Ecovia.