Eastern Europe: Cosmetics Market 2025

Cosmetics Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European cosmetics market fell to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cosmetics Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, cosmetics production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Cosmetics Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, overseas shipments of cosmetics increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, cosmetics exports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Poland was the largest exporter of cosmetics in Eastern Europe, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. The Czech Republic (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Russia (X%). Hungary (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Poland increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Slovakia (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), Belarus (X%), Hungary (X%), Russia (X%) and Bulgaria (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Slovakia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the Czech Republic and Slovakia increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest cosmetics supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with a X% share.

In Poland, cosmetics exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Russia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Export price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cosmetics export price increased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cosmetics Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

For the third year in a row, Eastern Europe recorded growth in supplies from abroad of cosmetics, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cosmetics imports dropped to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the largest importers of cosmetics in 2022, finishing at approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. The Czech Republic (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, distantly followed by Slovakia (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Romania (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. Ukraine (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cosmetics importing markets in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), Russia ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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