Within the European cosmetics market, Germany consumed the largest amount of cosmetics in 2021, valued at approximately 14 billion euros. This was followed by France and Italy, at approximately 12 billion euros and 11 billion euros, respectively.
Cosmetics industry in Europe
The cosmetics and personal industry has been thriving in Europe as more consumers become increasingly aware of the importance of health, wellness and personal care products. Skin care continues to be the dominant force in the cosmetics industry in Europe, capturing more than 27 percent of the European cosmetics market in 2019. In the following year, France had the highest number of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialized in the manufacturing of cosmetic products in Europe. Compared to Italy’s 735 cosmetics SMEs, France had around 840.
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Cosmetica Italia. (June 30, 2022). Consumption value of cosmetics and personal care in Europe in 2021, by country (in million euros) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 15, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/382100/european-cosmetics-market-volume-by-country/
Cosmetica Italia. "Consumption value of cosmetics and personal care in Europe in 2021, by country (in million euros)." Chart. June 30, 2022. Statista. Accessed July 15, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/382100/european-cosmetics-market-volume-by-country/
Cosmetica Italia. (2022). Consumption value of cosmetics and personal care in Europe in 2021, by country (in million euros). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: July 15, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/382100/european-cosmetics-market-volume-by-country/
Cosmetica Italia. "Consumption Value of Cosmetics and Personal Care in Europe in 2021, by Country (in Million Euros)." Statista, Statista Inc., 30 Jun 2022, https://www.statista.com/statistics/382100/european-cosmetics-market-volume-by-country/
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Consumption value of cosmetics and personal care in Europe in 2021, by country (in million euros) [Graph], Cosmetica Italia, June 30, 2022. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/382100/european-cosmetics-market-volume-by-country/