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Market Size of Retail Cosmetics and Toiletries in Europe (2017–2021, $ Billion)

  • The market for retail cosmetics and toiletries in the Europe region was valued at $143 billion in 2021
  • The major countries in the cosmetics and toiletries segment in the Europe region include Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and Italy
  • The retail cosmetics and toiletries segment in the Europe region registered a CAGR of 1.5% during 2017–2021

Cosmetics and Toiletries: Industry Overview

The cosmetics and toiletries segment is a popular product category in the retail industry. The segment offers a variety of products, including skincare products, make-up products, facial products, and fragrances.

The market for retail cosmetics and toiletries in the Europe region was valued at $143 billion in 2021, registering an increase of 11% over that in the previous year. The retail cosmetics and toiletries market grew in 2021 following the recovery in demand as consumer spending on lifestyle products increased amid a decline in COVID-19 cases, which led to the easing of restrictions on non-essential products globally. This enabled brick-and-mortar stores and online stores to resume their operations after being under restrictions for almost two years.

Moreover, due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers globally became more conscious about their health and hygiene, which is expected to spur growth in this segment.

Companies also expanded their product line by venturing into innovative products that can cater to both beauty and hygiene requirements due to the pandemic.

The major countries in the cosmetics and toiletries segment in the Europe region include Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and Italy.

Germany is among the key market in the global cosmetics and toiletries segment with a share of 4%.

The retail cosmetics and toiletries segment in the Europe region registered a CAGR of 1.5% during 2017–2021. The growth was affected by the outbreak of the pandemic, which led to a reduction in consumer spending in this segment despite the financial assistance to citizens by many countries.

The major cosmetics and toiletries companies that have a strong presence in the Europe region includes Unilever, Beiersdorf, and Loreal

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