Global Markets for Chemicals for Cosmetics & Toiletries

The global cosmetic and toiletry ingredients market was valued at $18.7 billion in 2012 and should reach $19.5 billion in 2013. Total market value is expected to reach $24.5 billion in 2018 after increasing at a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6%. 

Report Includes

• An overview of the global market for ingredients used in cosmetics and toiletries industries
• Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2011 and 2012, estimates for 2013 and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2018
• Discussion of the markets by end-use application and major types of materials used, covering all the major ingredients
• Evaluation of new patents and technological developments
• Identification of companies potentially involved in mergers and acquisitions
• Determinations of the sales potential for new formulations
• Examination of various regulatory and environmental issues as new ingredients are introduced
• Comprehensive profiles of major end-user companies, along with their shares of the markets in their respective segments of operation.

• Sales in the specialty additives ingredients market amounted to more than $3.1 billion in 2008, increased slightly to an estimated $3.3 billion in 2009, and is expected to reach  $4.1 billion in 2014, for a 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4%.
• The processing aid segment was valued at $2.6 billion in 2008; this is expected to increase to $2.7 billion in 2009, and is projected to reach $3.4 billion in 2014, for a 5-year CAGR of 4.3%.
• The market segment, other ingredients, which are used to formulate cleansers, foamers, fragrances and moisturizers, actually accounts for the largest value in the market. It was worth $8.4 billion in 2008, and is estimated to reach $8.7 billion in 2009. By 2014, it is projected to increase to $10.8 billion, for a CAGR of 4.4%.

• The global market for cosmetics and toiletries ingredients is estimated to be around $14.7 billion in 2005, with growth of the ingredients expected to be around 5% per year through 2010. Factors contributing to this steady growth include improvements in the global economy, particularly in developing countries, and the introduction of new consumer-friendly products.
• In end-user segments, color cosmetics have the highest average annual growth rate (AAGR). They will grow from $2,586.9 million in 2005 to $3,351.7 million in 2010, and AAGR of 5.3%.
• Hair care products were worth more than $4 billion in 2005, and will maintain the highest market value through the forecast period, growing at 5.2% per year.
• Bath/shaving products, perfume, and oral hygiene have steady growth rates of 4.6% per year through 2010.

• The estimated 2000 value of U.S. manufacturers’ sales of chemicals used in finished cosmetic and toiletry products is $4.3 billion. Growing at an average annual rate (AAGR) of 3.5%, this market is expected to exceed $5.1 billion in 2005.
• With 2000 sales estimated at $1.1 billion, essential oils represent the largest segment and the most expensive of the chemical ingredients.
• Average annual growth should not exceed 2.5% through the period.
• Polymers advanced to become the second largest segment, with 2000 sales estimated at $811 million. Due to their specific and tailorable properties, growth at an AAGR of 5.8% to more than $1 billion in 2005 is expected.
• Purified petroleum products represent the third-largest segment, with 2000 sales of about $745 million. Growth should hover around an AAGR of 2.6% through 2005.