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Hong Kong SAR, China - Cosmetics - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Hong Kong SAR, China - Cosmetics - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Jul 6, 2024

Hong Kong Sees Cosmetics Import Drop to $5.8B in 2023

Hong Kong Cosmetics Imports

In 2023, imports of cosmetics into Hong Kong contracted to 187K tons, waning by -11.4% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a pronounced increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 53%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 290K tons. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cosmetics imports shrank to $5.8B (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, imports, however, posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 44%. Imports peaked at $7.3B in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.Hong Kong Cosmetics Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Cosmetics in Hong Kong (million USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
South Korea2343245319099421,0909153,2213,3423,1482,734
Singapore392437395437615870784975836613671
Japan254269329477592791755621619548499
Switzerland173217178168228344325457375423356
China253264279312347526615412462348343
United States270229276284293400399397310216255
France261295282258286344367283284193209
Others5435666066547389578638691,045720744
Total2,3792,6022,8763,5004,0425,3225,0237,2347,2756,2115,811

Imports by Country

In 2023, South Korea (87K tons) constituted the largest supplier of cosmetics to Hong Kong, with a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, cosmetics imports from South Korea exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Singapore (22K tons), fourfold. Japan (16K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.7% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from South Korea totaled +21.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Singapore (+0.8% per year) and Japan (+2.3% per year).

In value terms, South Korea ($2.7B) constituted the largest supplier of cosmetics to Hong Kong, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Singapore ($671M), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with an 8.6% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from South Korea stood at +27.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Singapore (+5.5% per year) and Japan (+7.0% per year).

Imports by Type

In 2023, beauty, make-up and skin care preparations (180K tons) was the main type of cosmetics supplied to Hong Kong, with a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by eye make-up preparations (2.2K tons), with a 1.2% share of total imports. The third position in this ranking was taken by talcum and cosmetic powder (2.1K tons), with a 1.1% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of the volume of beauty, make-up and skin care preparations imports stood at +4.2%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: eye make-up preparations (+1.8% per year) and talcum and cosmetic powder (+4.4% per year).

In value terms, beauty, make-up and skin care preparations ($5.4B) constituted the largest type of cosmetics supplied to Hong Kong, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by eye make-up preparations ($163M), with a 2.8% share of total imports. It was followed by lip make-up preparations, with a 2.1% share.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the cosmetics price amounted to $31,150 per ton (CIF, Hong Kong), with an increase of 5.6% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were China ($31,560 per ton) and South Korea ($31,515 per ton), while the price for the United States ($30,191 per ton) and Italy ($30,470 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cosmetics market in Hong Kong SAR, China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 20421250 - Lip make-up preparations
  • Prodcom 20421270 - Eye make-up preparations
  • Prodcom 20421300 - Manicure or pedicure preparations
  • Prodcom 20421400 - Powders, whether or not compressed, for cosmetic use (including talcum powder)
  • Prodcom 20421500 - Beauty, make-up and skin care preparations including suntan (excluding medicaments, lip and eye make-up, manicure and pedicure preparations, powders for cosmetic use and talcum powder)

Country coverage:

  • Hong Kong SAR

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Hong Kong SAR, China
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
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    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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