South Africa - Cosmetics - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Cosmetics Market Size in South Africa
In 2022, the South African cosmetics market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. In general, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. Cosmetics consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.
Cosmetics Production in South Africa
In value terms, cosmetics production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.
Cosmetics Exports
Exports from South Africa
In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of cosmetics, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.
In value terms, cosmetics exports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.
Exports by Country
Zimbabwe (X tons), Namibia (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) were the main destinations of cosmetics exports from South Africa, together comprising X% of total exports. Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, the United Arab Emirates, Mozambique, Tanzania, Angola, Singapore, Swaziland and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Singapore (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Namibia ($X), Botswana ($X) and Zimbabwe ($X) constituted the largest markets for cosmetics exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. The UK, Zambia, Mozambique, the United Arab Emirates, Malawi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Swaziland, Tanzania, Singapore and Angola lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.
In terms of the main countries of destination, Singapore, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
In 2022, the average cosmetics export price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Angola ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Botswana (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Cosmetics Imports
Imports into South Africa
In 2022, imports of cosmetics into South Africa was estimated at X tons, with an increase of X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, cosmetics imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.
Imports by Country
Poland (X tons), Spain (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of cosmetics imports to South Africa, together accounting for X% of total imports. France, Italy, the United States, Germany and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest cosmetics suppliers to South Africa were Poland ($X), France ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Spain, Italy, China, Germany and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.
Among the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
The average cosmetics import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cosmetics market in South Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 20421250 - Lip make-up preparations
- Prodcom 20421270 - Eye make-up preparations
- Prodcom 20421300 - Manicure or pedicure preparations
- Prodcom 20421400 - Powders, whether or not compressed, for cosmetic use (including talcum powder)
- Prodcom 20421500 - Beauty, make-up and skin care preparations including suntan (excluding medicaments, lip and eye make-up, manicure and pedicure preparations, powders for cosmetic use and talcum powder)
Country coverage:
- South Africa
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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