World - Cosmetics - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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World - Cosmetics - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Cosmetics market

Cosmetics market: get the latest statistics empowered by an Ai-driven market intelligence tool. Information include exports, trade, production, market size, companies, market prices, imports, and consumption. Here is a split by country, including Russia, the Middle East, Africa, the U.S., the U.K., China, EU, and Latin America. Market dynamics and outlook to 2030 are also featured in the snapshots.

Cosmetics - World's Largest Markets

RatingCountry
1China
2United States
3Japan
4India
5Hong Kong SAR

In value terms, China led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States. It was followed by Japan.

In China, the cosmetics market expanded at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the period from 2018-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (-8.6% per year) and Japan (-28.1% per year).

Cosmetics Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
South Africa9766100825001-28.4%
Thailand9027122708708-1.8%
Spain11119110719561-7.3%
China1263112970134473.2%
Netherlands11005129711438214.3%
Germany1549015799159151.4%
United States185891807917660-2.5%
Canada289512236317789-21.6%
United Kingdom279512897123164-9.0%
Italy258432804923995-3.6%
Belgium266432675425186-2.8%
Hong Kong SAR355833480925557-15.3%
Japan4348247120448971.6%
Average209792119219165-4.4%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Japan ($44,897 per ton), while South Africa ($5,001 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
China512073725045149-6.1%
Hong Kong SAR556523728324967-33.0%
Japan247192079424427-0.6%
Macao SAR226822074521441-2.8%
United States282832642920364-15.1%
Belgium190691950418887-0.5%
Germany1672816223176342.7%
Russia183511855116998-3.8%
Spain1602616913160960.2%
Italy185561753515273-9.3%
Netherlands166611465013896-8.7%
United Kingdom167231582513125-11.4%
South Korea30724283617968-49.1%
Average226352128220911-3.9%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was China ($45,149 per ton), while South Korea ($7,968 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany, while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Cosmetics - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
China11121724.8%
Hong Kong SAR4.957.221.9%
United States5.354.4-8.7%
Germany2.72.62.2-9.5%
Macao SAR0.712.170.0%

In value terms, China ($17.3B) constitutes the largest market for imported cosmetics worldwide, comprising 29% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Hong Kong SAR ($7.2B), with a 12% share of global imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 7.3% share.

From 2018 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value in China amounted to +24.8%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+21.9% per year) and the United States (-8.7% per year).

Cosmetics - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
Japan4.95.85.34.1%
United States5.86.14.8-9.4%
Hong Kong SAR0.20.24.1329.8%
Germany3.73.53.4-4.4%
China332.3-12.0%

In value terms, the largest cosmetics supplying countries worldwide were Japan ($5.3B), the United States ($4.8B) and Hong Kong SAR ($4.1B), with a combined 36% share of global exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Hong Kong SAR (+329.8% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cosmetics - Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for cosmetics worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Cosmetics - Top Companies

Sofinol SA, Hainan Zhongnandao Essence Flavor Co., Ltd., The Procter & Gamble Company, Mibelle AG, The Estee Lauder Companies Inc, KAO CORPORATION, Coty Inc., SHISEIDO COMPANY, LIMITED, Beiersdorf AG, FC LABORATORIES COMPANY LIMITED, Coty Geneva Sàrl Versoix, Procter & Gamble (Guangzhou) Ltd., AMOREPACIFIC CORPORATION, KOSE CORPORATION, Revlon, Inc., Revlon Consumer Products Corporation, Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc., FIRMENICH FZ LLC, New Avon LLC, Elizabeth Arden, Inc.

Cosmetics - Product Coverage

  • HS 330410 - Cosmetic and toilet preparations; lip make-up
  • HS 330420 - Cosmetic and toilet preparations; eye make-up
  • HS 330430 - Cosmetic and toilet preparations; manicure or pedicure preparations
  • HS 330491 - Cosmetic and toilet preparations; powders, whether or not compressed (excluding lip, eye, manicure or pedicure preparations)
  • HS 330499 - Cosmetic and toilet preparations; n.e.s. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global cosmetics market. 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:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:

L'Oréal, Unilever, Procter and Gamble, Shiseido, Estée Lauder Cos., Coty, Beiersdorf, Johnson & Johnson, AmorePacific, Kao, LVMH, L Brands, Avon, Henkel, Mary Kay, Colgate-Palmolive, Chanel, Natura, Revlon, Kose

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

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  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND 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 TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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 Exports

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    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. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

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    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam
  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023
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