United Kingdom (UK) Skincare Market Size by Categories, Distribution Channel, Market Share and Forecast, 2021-2026
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The skincare market in the UK was valued at GBP3.1 billion in the year 2021. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 1% during the forecast period.
The UK skincare market report provides insights on high growth markets to target, trends in the usage of packaging materials, types and closures category level distribution data and companies market shares.
The UK skincare market overview
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Which are the major cities in the skincare market in the UK?
The major cities in the skincare market in the UK are London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, and Leicester. London is the largest contributor, followed by Manchester, and Birmingham.
The UK skincare market, by cities
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What are the key categories in the skincare market in the UK?
The key categories in the UK skincare market are body care, depilatories, facial care, hand care and make-up remover. Facial care was the largest category in 2021, while hand care is forecast to register the fastest value growth during 2021-2026. The facial care category is also expected to gain the maximum market share in value terms during the forecast period.
The UK skincare market, by categories
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What are the key packaging materials in the skincare market in the UK?
The key packaging materials in the skincare market in the UK are rigid plastics, flexible packaging, glass, paper & board, and rigid metal. Rigid plastics accounted for the highest share in the skincare market in the UK.
The UK skincare market, by packaging material
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What are the key distribution channels in the skincare market in the UK?
The key distribution channels in the skincare market in the UK are hypermarkets & supermarkets, e-retailers, parapharmacies/drugstores, health & beauty stores, department stores, and chemists/pharmacies. Hypermarkets & supermarkets was the leading distribution channel in the UK skincare sector.
The UK skincare market, by distribution channels
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Which are the key competitors in the skincare market in the UK?
The key competitors in the skincare market in the UK are Procter & Gamble, The Estee Lauder Companies Inc., L’Oreal S.A., and Clarins Group.
Market report scope
| Market size 2021 | GBP3.1 billion |
| CAGR | >1% |
| Forecast period | 2021-2026 |
| Major cities | London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, and Leicester |
| Key categories | Body Care, Depilatories, Facial Care, Hand Care and Make-Up Remover |
| Key packaging materials | Rigid Plastics, Flexible Packaging, Glass, Paper & Board, and Rigid Metal |
| Key distribution channels | Hypermarkets & Supermarkets, Health & Beauty Stores, Department Stores, E-retailers, Parapharmacies/Drugstores, and Chemists/Pharmacies |
| Key competitors | Procter & Gamble, The Estee Lauder Companies Inc., L’Oreal S.A., and Clarins Group |
Scope
- Per capita consumption and per capita expenditure of skincare was higher in the UK than on the global and regional levels in 2021
- The per capita consumption of facial care products was higher than other skincare categories in 2021
- Hypermarkets & supermarkets was the leading distribution channel in the UK skincare sector
- Brands are growing at a higher CAGR than private labels in the UK skincare
- Facial care, was the most sold category in volume terms across leading cities in UK
- “Older consumers” represent the largest subset of the skincare sector in the UK
Reasons to Buy
- Identify high potential categories and explore further market opportunities based on detailed value and volume analysis
- Existing and new players can analyze key distribution channels to identify and evaluate trends and opportunities
- Gain an understanding of the total competitive landscape based on detailed company share analysis to plan effective market positioning.
- Our team of analysts have placed a significant emphasis on changes expected in the market that will provide a clear picture of the opportunities that can be tapped over the next five years, resulting in revenue expansion
- The packaging analysis report helps manufacturers, in identifying the most commonly used packaging materials in the sector
- Analysis on key macro-economic indicators such as real GDP, nominal GDP, consumer price index, household consumption expenditure, population (by age group, gender, rural-urban split, and employed people and unemployment rate. It also includes economic summary of the country along with labor market and demographic trends.
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.
L'Oreal S.A.
Clarins Group
Beiersdorf Ag
Unilever
Natura &Co
Revlon Inc.
Johnson & Johnson Services Inc
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc
Chanel S.A.
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Frequently asked questions
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What was the UK skincare market size in the year 2021?
The skincare market size in the UK was valued at GBP3.1 billion in the year 2021.
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What is the UK skincare market growth rate?
The skincare market in the UK is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 1% during the forecast period.
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Which are the major cities in the UK skincare market?
London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, and Leicester are the major cities in the UK skincare market.
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What are the key categories in the UK skincare market?
Body care, depilatories, facial care, hand care and make-up remover are the key categories in the UK skincare market.
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What are the key packaging materials in the UK skincare market?
Rigid plastics, flexible packaging, glass, paper & board, and rigid metal are the key packaging materials in the UK skincare market.
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What are the key distribution channels in the UK skincare market?
Hypermarkets & supermarkets, health & beauty stores, department stores, e-retailers, parapharmacies/drugstores, and chemists/pharmacies are the key distribution channels in the UK skincare market.
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Which are the key competitors in the UK skincare market?
Procter & Gamble, The Estee Lauder Companies Inc., L’Oreal S.A., and Clarins Group are the key competitors in the UK skincare market.
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