The cosmetics and personal care ingredients market in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and China has been witnessing notable trends in recent years. These regions have become significant players in the global beauty and skincare industry, driven by factors such as increasing disposable income, changing consumer preferences, and a growing awareness of personal grooming.
In the MENA region, there is a discernible shift towards natural and organic ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products. Consumers are becoming more conscious of the ingredients used in their beauty products, demanding formulations that are not only effective but also sustainable and eco-friendly. This trend has prompted many cosmetic companies to adapt and reformulate their products to meet the rising demand for natural and organic options. Additionally, the MENA market has seen an increased focus on skincare, with consumers investing in high-quality skincare products to achieve healthier and radiant skin.
The GCC countries, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, have emerged as key players in the cosmetics and personal care ingredients market. The GCC region has witnessed a surge in demand for premium and luxury beauty products, driven by a booming luxury lifestyle and an influx of expatriates with higher purchasing power. This trend has led to a growing market for high-end cosmetics and personal care ingredients, with a preference for products that offer both quality and innovation. Furthermore, the GCC market has seen a rise in the adoption of advanced technologies and ingredients, such as anti-aging formulations and innovative skincare solutions.
China, being one of the largest markets globally, plays a pivotal role in shaping the cosmetics and personal care ingredients landscape. The Chinese consumer's evolving preferences and increasing emphasis on skincare have fueled the demand for a wide range of beauty products. In recent years, there has been a notable surge in the popularity of K-beauty (Korean beauty) products in China, influencing skincare routines and driving the demand for ingredients that align with the principles of K-beauty – a focus on natural ingredients, hydration, and a multi-step skincare regimen.
Moreover, sustainability has become a key consideration in the Chinese cosmetics and personal care market. With a growing awareness of environmental issues, consumers are seeking eco-friendly and cruelty-free products. This has led to an increased emphasis on sustainable sourcing, packaging, and manufacturing practices within the industry. As a response, many cosmetic and personal care ingredient manufacturers in China are incorporating sustainable practices into their operations to meet the rising demand for environmentally conscious products.
Cosmetics & personal care ingredients refers to the raw materials used for manufacturing the cosmetic products. The ingredients can be synthesized chemically or naturally derived which are later blended and formulated to enhance the properties of various cosmetic products.
The MENA/G.C.C./China Cosmetic & personal care ingredients market is expected to grow at CAGR of 5.76% during the forecast 2021-2030. The prominent factors fuelling the growth of Cosmetics & personal care ingredients market are, the bolstering growth of cosmetic industry across the target markets coupled with high level of spending and dominance of hair care, skincare, fragrance and shower products with multi-functional ingredients to boost personal care ingredients market. However, the market will be hampered by increasing ban or restrictions on various ingredients market. Thus, with capacity expansion and migration of cosmetic manufacturers in the Middle East & Africa market to offer lucrative opportunities for cosmetic ingredient manufactures. Furthermore, growing prominence of halal certification cosmetic and personal care formulations in G.C.C. and MENA regions and increasing inclination towards multi-functionality products as a product development by manufacturer are increasing the demand of cosmetics & personal care market.
The different categories of ingredients used in manufacturing of cosmetics include, emulsifiers, emollients, rheology modifiers, surfactants, and antioxidant among others. Ingredients used under this categories include — tocopherols, dimethicone, parabens, formaldehydes, sodium lauryl sulphate, titanium dioxide, glycerine and alcohols among others. The formaldehyde market segment is estimated to account for maximum market share of 16.87% in terms of value. The major factors such as increasing concern about skin lightening and color among the consumers are anticipated to drive the market demand over the forecast period. In terms of application of these ingredients, the market is segmented into — skincare, hair care, fragrance, color cosmetics, bath & shower and other cosmetic products. The skincare segment is estimated to be the prominent revenue generating segment over other application segments in the cosmetic and personal care ingredients market.
MENA/G.C.C./China Cosmetic & personal care ingredients market, By Type, 2016(%)
Source: MRFR Report
Regional Analysis
Geographically, the cosmetics & personal care ingredients market is fragmented among regions Middle East & North Africa, China and Gulf countries. Among all the regions, China is estimated to be largest consumer of cosmetics & personal care ingredients owing to increasing demand of multi-functional ingredients, high demand of anti-aging products, and skin whitening products in cosmetics & personal care market. The skincare and hair care products account for more than half of the retail value in China’s cosmetic market. Furthermore, the market is estimated to witness relatively high CAGR of 5.89% over the forecast period.
Turkey cosmetics and personal care ingredients market is estimated to witness maximum value share growth over the forecast period owing to large manufacturing base for cosmetics & personal care products as well as major exporting hub of soap and hair care products. North Africa, Israel and Rest of MENA market has relatively low share in cosmetics and personal care ingredients market. The market suffice their cosmetics and personal care needs by imports from Turkey and nearby European countries.
Moreover, G.C.C. cosmetics and personal care market is accounted for the lowest share and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 5.0% over the forecast period. The fragrance segment is the most attractive segment in the country and accounts for substantial value share in the cosmetics market in UAE, which is followed by the skincare segment. Additionally, increasing prominence of halal certification that encompasses religious concern is anticipated to result in traction market growth. However, increasing stringent regulations restricting the application of hazardous ingredients in countries namely, Saudi Arabia and UAE is hampering the market growth.
Segmentation
MENA/G.C.C./China Cosmetic & personal care ingredients market is majorly segmented on the basis of Type, End Use and Region. On Basis of Type, MENA/G.C.C./China cosmetic & personal care ingredients market is segmented into tocopherol, dimethicone, parabens, titanium dioxide, sodium lauryl sulphate, sodium laureth sulphate, formaldehyde, benzones, isopropyls, glycerols, others. Based on end use, cosmetic & personal care ingredients is segmented into skincare, hair care, bath & shower, colour cosmetics, fragrance, others. Based on region market is divided into Middle East & North Africa, China and Gulf Countries including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, and UAE.
Key Players
Key players of the MENA/G.C.C./China Cosmetic & personal care ingredients market are SABIC, Artec Chemical Company Limited, Dongming Jujin Chemical Co., Ltd., Ittihad International Chemicals Trading LLC (IICT), Reza Chemical Industries (RCI) (REZA Investment Company Ltd.), Chemanol and DOGOIDE Group among others.
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