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Cosmetics Prices in China

China Cosmetics Import Price in September 2022

In September 2022, the cosmetics price stood at $99.9 per kg (CIF, China), rising by 11% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, showed a slight decrease. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $114 per kg in February 2022; however, from March 2022 to September 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2022, the country with the highest price was the UK ($343 per kg), while the price for Australia ($24.8 per kg) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

China Cosmetics Import Prices by Type

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplied products. In September 2022, the product with the highest price was lip make-up preparations ($938 per kg), while the price for beauty, make-up and skin care preparations ($93.9 per kg) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by eye make-up preparations (+4.7%), while the prices for the other products experienced mixed trend patterns.

China Cosmetics Imports

After two months of growth, purchases abroad of cosmetics decreased by -2.8% to 17K tons in September 2022. The total import volume increased at an average monthly rate of +3.6% over the period from January 2022 to September 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain months. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2022 with an increase of 27% m-o-m. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at 17K tons in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to September 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cosmetics imports amounted to $1.6B (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. The total import value increased at an average monthly rate of +2.1% over the period from January 2022 to September 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain months. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 when imports increased by 25% month-to-month. Imports peaked at 1.7M tons in April 2022; however, from May 2022 to September 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

China Cosmetics Imports by Type

In September 2022, beauty, make-up and skin care preparations (16K tons) was the main type of cosmetics supplied to China, accounting for a 99% share of total imports. It was followed by talcum powder and other powders for cosmetic use (129 tons), with a 0.8% share of total imports. The third position in this ranking was taken by lip make-up preparations (59 tons), with a 0.4% share.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of beauty, make-up and skin care preparations amounted to +3.6%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: talcum powder and other powders for cosmetic use (+6.3% per month) and lip make-up preparations (+4.4% per month).

In value terms, beauty, make-up and skin care preparations ($1.5B) constituted the largest type of cosmetics supplied to China, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by lip make-up preparations ($56M), with a 3.4% share of total imports. It was followed by talcum powder and other powders for cosmetic use, with a 2.7% share.

China Cosmetics Imports by Country

In September 2022, South Korea (6.3K tons) constituted the largest cosmetics supplier to China, with a 38% share of total imports. Moreover, cosmetics imports from South Korea exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Japan (2.7K tons), twofold. France (2.4K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 14% share.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume from South Korea stood at +2.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Japan (+4.4% per month) and France (+4.6% per month).

In value terms, the largest cosmetics suppliers to China were Japan ($441M), France ($352M) and South Korea ($228M), together comprising 62% of total imports. The United States, the UK, Canada, Germany, Spain, Australia and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

The United States, with a CAGR of +8.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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

China

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

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1. INTRODUCTION

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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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. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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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. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 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 Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
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, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
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 Of Destination, 2012–2024