Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals global market

Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals global market

Global Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Research Report 2025

This report on the global cosmetic and toiletry chemicals market research report 2025 offers a comprehensive analysis of market size, growth drivers, emerging trends

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Date: 12-2025

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Global Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Report (2025–2035)

Market Outlook

Chem Reports projects that the Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market was valued at USD xxxx million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD xxxx million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of xx% globally.

Global Market Overview

The Global Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Report 2020 provides an extensive analysis of industry development drivers, patterns, flows, and market size. Historical and present values are assessed to forecast market performance through 2025–2035. The study integrates both primary and secondary data sources, examining:

  • Government policies and regulatory environment
  • Competitive landscape and market structure
  • Historical data and current market trends
  • Technological innovation and upcoming advancements
  • Industry progress in related sectors

Impact of COVID-19

The outbreak of COVID-19 in late 2019 disrupted global supply chains and consumer demand. The Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals market experienced significant challenges in 2020, with long-term effects on production, distribution, and consumption trends across skincare, haircare, hygiene, and fragrance industries.

Market Segmentation

By Type

  • Specialty Additives
  • Processing Aids
  • Cleansing Agents and Foamers
  • Emollients and Moisturizers
  • Fragrances and Flavors
  • Others

By Application

  • Skin Care Products
  • Hair Care Products
  • Personal Soap and Body Wash
  • Perfumes
  • Oral Hygiene Products
  • Others

Regional Analysis

  • North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico): Mature market with strong demand in skincare, haircare, and hygiene products.
  • Europe (Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Spain, Russia): Stable demand, shaped by sustainability regulations, premium cosmetics, and advanced formulations.
  • Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, Southeast Asia): Fastest-growing region, driven by rising consumer demand, urbanization, and expanding middle-class populations.
  • South America (Brazil, Argentina): Emerging opportunities in personal care and hygiene segments.
  • Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, South Africa): Growing demand supported by imports and diversification in consumer care industries.

Key Players

  • BASF
  • Dow
  • Terry Labs
  • Clariant
  • Bayer
  • ECKART
  • Shell Chemical
  • Lonza
  • Schülke & Mayr
  • J.M. Huber Corporation
  • AkzoNobel
  • Evonik Industries
  • Solvay
  • Stepan
  • Wacker Chemie
  • Arkema
  • Ashland
  • Lubrizol
  • Eastman Chemical

Regional Analysis

  • North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico): Mature market with strong demand in skincare, haircare, and hygiene products, supported by established FMCG players.
  • Europe (Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Spain, Russia): Stable demand, shaped by sustainability regulations, premium cosmetics, and advanced formulations.
  • Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, Southeast Asia): Fastest-growing region, driven by rising consumer demand, urbanization, and expanding middle-class populations.
  • South America (Brazil, Argentina): Emerging opportunities in personal care and hygiene segments.
  • Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, South Africa): Growing demand supported by imports and diversification in consumer care industries.

Detailed Segmentation Analysis

By Type

  • Specialty Additives: Enhance product performance, stability, and sensory appeal.
  • Processing Aids: Improve manufacturing efficiency and consistency.
  • Cleansing Agents & Foamers: Largest segment, critical for soaps, shampoos, and body washes.
  • Emollients & Moisturizers: Strong demand in skincare and premium cosmetics.
  • Fragrances & Flavors: Essential for perfumes, oral hygiene, and personal care.
  • Others: Specialty chemicals for niche applications.

By Application

  • Skin Care Products: Largest segment, driven by anti-aging, hydration, and premium formulations.
  • Hair Care Products: Strong demand for shampoos, conditioners, and styling products.
  • Personal Soap & Body Wash: Expanding with hygiene awareness post-COVID.
  • Perfumes: Premium growth segment, especially in Europe and Asia-Pacific.
  • Oral Hygiene Products: Rising demand in emerging markets.
  • Others: Specialty uses in niche personal care categories.

Porter’s Five Forces

  1. Competitive Rivalry: High; global leaders compete with regional FMCG and specialty chemical producers.
  2. Threat of New Entrants: Moderate; barriers include R&D, brand recognition, and regulatory compliance.
  3. Bargaining Power of Suppliers: Moderate; raw material costs (petrochemicals, bio-based inputs) influence pricing.
  4. Bargaining Power of Buyers: High; consumers demand cost efficiency, sustainability, and performance.
  5. Threat of Substitutes: Moderate; alternatives include natural and bio-based formulations.

SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Essential for personal care and hygiene industries
  • Versatile applications across consumer and industrial sectors
  • Strong alignment with sustainability and wellness trends

Weaknesses

  • Dependence on petrochemical-derived raw materials
  • Regulatory hurdles in developed markets
  • High production costs for specialty formulations

Opportunities

  • Expansion into bio-based and eco-friendly chemicals
  • Rising demand in Asia-Pacific and South America consumer markets
  • Growth in premium personal care and wellness products

Threats

  • Competition from natural alternatives and DIY formulations
  • Volatile raw material prices
  • Stringent environmental regulations in Europe and North America

Trend Analysis

  • Rising demand for bio-based surfactants and eco-friendly formulations
  • Increasing adoption in premium skincare and personal care products
  • Growth in hygiene-driven categories post-COVID
  • Technological advancements in chemical formulations for improved performance and sustainability

Drivers & Challenges

Drivers

  • Expanding global FMCG and personal care industries
  • Rising demand for sustainable and high-performance care chemicals
  • Technological innovation in eco-friendly and advanced formulations

Challenges

  • Environmental concerns and regulatory pressures
  • High production costs compared to conventional alternatives
  • Competition from substitutes and natural formulations

Value Chain Analysis

  • Upstream: Suppliers of petrochemicals, bio-based inputs, and specialty additives
  • Midstream: Chemical manufacturers (BASF, Dow, Clariant, Evonik, Croda, Ashland, Lubrizol, Eastman Chemical, etc.)
  • Downstream: End-users in FMCG, cosmetics, household cleaning, and personal care industries
  • Support Activities: Logistics, certification, regulatory compliance, R&D innovation

Quick Recommendations for Stakeholders

  • Manufacturers: Invest in bio-based and eco-friendly formulations to meet sustainability demands.
  • Distributors: Expand networks in Asia-Pacific and South America to capture high-growth consumer markets.
  • Investors: Focus on companies innovating in premium personal care and wellness chemicals.
  • Policy Makers: Encourage sustainable chemical innovation and incentivize eco-friendly adoption.
  • End-users (FMCG, cosmetics, hygiene): Diversify suppliers and adopt advanced care chemicals to align with performance and sustainability goals.

 

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1. Market Overview of Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market
    1.1 Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Market Overview
        1.1.1 Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Product Scope
        1.1.2 Market Status and Outlook
    1.2 Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Market Size by Regions:
    1.3 Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Historic Market Size by Regions
    1.4 Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Forecasted Market Size by Regions
    1.5 Covid-19 Impact on Key Regions, Keyword Market Size YoY Growth
        1.5.1 North America
        1.5.2 East Asia
        1.5.3 Europe
        1.5.4 South Asia
        1.5.5 Southeast Asia
        1.5.6 Middle East
        1.5.7 Africa
        1.5.8 Oceania
        1.5.9 South America
        1.5.10 Rest of the World
    1.6 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Impact Will Have a Severe Impact on Global Growth
        1.6.1 Covid-19 Impact: Global GDP Growth,  Projections
        1.6.2 Covid-19 Impact: Commodity Prices Indices
        1.6.3 Covid-19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy
2. Covid-19 Impact Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Sales Market by Type
    2.1 Global Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Historic Market Size by Type
    2.2 Global Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Forecasted Market Size by Type
    2.3 Specialty Additives
    2.4 Processing Aids
    2.5 Cleansing Agents and Foamers
    2.6 Emollients and Moisturizers
    2.7 Fragrances and Flavors
    2.8 Others
3. Covid-19 Impact Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Sales Market by Application
    3.1 Global Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Historic Market Size by Application
    3.2 Global Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Forecasted Market Size by Application
    3.3 Skin Care Products
    3.4 Hair Care Products
    3.5 Personal Soap and Body Wash
    3.6 Perfumes
    3.7 Oral Hygiene Products
    3.8 Others
4. Covid-19 Impact Market Competition by Manufacturers
    4.1 Global Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Production Capacity Market Share by Manufacturers
    4.2 Global Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers
    4.3 Global Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Average Price by Manufacturers
5. Company Profiles and Key Figures in Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Business
    5.1 BASF
        5.1.1 BASF Company Profile
        5.1.2 BASF Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Product Specification
        5.1.3 BASF Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.2 Dow
        5.2.1 Dow Company Profile
        5.2.2 Dow Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Product Specification
        5.2.3 Dow Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.3 Terry Labs
        5.3.1 Terry Labs Company Profile
        5.3.2 Terry Labs Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Product Specification
        5.3.3 Terry Labs Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.4 Clariant
        5.4.1 Clariant Company Profile
        5.4.2 Clariant Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Product Specification
        5.4.3 Clariant Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.5 Bayer
        5.5.1 Bayer Company Profile
        5.5.2 Bayer Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Product Specification
        5.5.3 Bayer Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.6 ECKART
        5.6.1 ECKART Company Profile
        5.6.2 ECKART Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Product Specification
        5.6.3 ECKART Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.7 Shell Chemical
        5.7.1 Shell Chemical Company Profile
        5.7.2 Shell Chemical Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Product Specification
        5.7.3 Shell Chemical Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.8 Lonza
        5.8.1 Lonza Company Profile
        5.8.2 Lonza Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Product Specification
        5.8.3 Lonza Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.9 Sch?lke & Mayr
        5.9.1 Sch?lke & Mayr Company Profile
        5.9.2 Sch?lke & Mayr Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Product Specification
        5.9.3 Sch?lke & Mayr Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.10 J.M. Huber Corporation
        5.10.1 J.M. Huber Corporation Company Profile
        5.10.2 J.M. Huber Corporation Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Product Specification
        5.10.3 J.M. Huber Corporation Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.11 AkzoNobel
        5.11.1 AkzoNobel Company Profile
        5.11.2 AkzoNobel Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Product Specification
        5.11.3 AkzoNobel Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.12 Evonik Industries
        5.12.1 Evonik Industries Company Profile
        5.12.2 Evonik Industries Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Product Specification
        5.12.3 Evonik Industries Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.13 Solvay
        5.13.1 Solvay Company Profile
        5.13.2 Solvay Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Product Specification
        5.13.3 Solvay Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.14 Stepan
        5.14.1 Stepan Company Profile
        5.14.2 Stepan Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Product Specification
        5.14.3 Stepan Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.15 Wacker Chemie
        5.15.1 Wacker Chemie Company Profile
        5.15.2 Wacker Chemie Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Product Specification
        5.15.3 Wacker Chemie Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.16 Shell Chemicals
        5.16.1 Shell Chemicals Company Profile
        5.16.2 Shell Chemicals Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Product Specification
        5.16.3 Shell Chemicals Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.17 Arkema
        5.17.1 Arkema Company Profile
        5.17.2 Arkema Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Product Specification
        5.17.3 Arkema Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.18 Ashland
        5.18.1 Ashland Company Profile
        5.18.2 Ashland Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Product Specification
        5.18.3 Ashland Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.19 Clariant
        5.19.1 Clariant Company Profile
        5.19.2 Clariant Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Product Specification
        5.19.3 Clariant Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.20 Lubrizol
        5.20.1 Lubrizol Company Profile
        5.20.2 Lubrizol Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Product Specification
        5.20.3 Lubrizol Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.21 Eastman Chemical
        5.21.1 Eastman Chemical Company Profile
        5.21.2 Eastman Chemical Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Product Specification
        5.21.3 Eastman Chemical Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
6. North America
    6.1 North America Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Market Size
    6.2 North America Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Key Players in North America
    6.3 North America Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Market Size by Type
    6.4 North America Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Market Size by Application
7. East Asia
    7.1 East Asia Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Market Size
    7.2 East Asia Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Key Players in North America
    7.3 East Asia Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Market Size by Type
    7.4 East Asia Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Market Size by Application
8. Europe
    8.1 Europe Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Market Size
    8.2 Europe Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Key Players in North America
    8.3 Europe Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Market Size by Type
    8.4 Europe Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Market Size by Application
9. South Asia
    9.1 South Asia Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Market Size
    9.2 South Asia Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Key Players in North America
    9.3 South Asia Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Market Size by Type
    9.4 South Asia Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Market Size by Application
10. Southeast Asia
    10.1 Southeast Asia Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Market Size
    10.2 Southeast Asia Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Key Players in North America
    10.3 Southeast Asia Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Market Size by Type
    10.4 Southeast Asia Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Market Size by Application
11. Middle East
    11.1 Middle East Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Market Size
    11.2 Middle East Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Key Players in North America
    11.3 Middle East Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Market Size by Type
    11.4 Middle East Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Market Size by Application
12. Africa
    12.1 Africa Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Market Size
    12.2 Africa Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Key Players in North America
    12.3 Africa Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Market Size by Type
    12.4 Africa Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Market Size by Application
13. Oceania
    13.1 Oceania Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Market Size
    13.2 Oceania Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Key Players in North America
    13.3 Oceania Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Market Size by Type
    13.4 Oceania Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Market Size by Application
14. South America
    14.1 South America Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Market Size
    14.2 South America Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Key Players in North America
    14.3 South America Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Market Size by Type
    14.4 South America Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Market Size by Application
15. Rest of the World
    15.1 Rest of the World Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Market Size
    15.2 Rest of the World Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Key Players in North America
    15.3 Rest of the World Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Market Size by Type
    15.4 Rest of the World Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Market Size by Application
16 Cosmetic and Toiletry Chemicals Market Market Dynamics
    16.1 Covid-19 Impact Market Top Trends
    16.2 Covid-19 Impact Market Drivers
    16.3 Covid-19 Impact Market Challenges
    16.4 Porter?s Five Forces Analysis
18 Regulatory Information
17 Analyst's Viewpoints/Conclusions
18 Appendix
    18.1 Research Methodology
        18.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
        18.1.2 Data Source
    18.2 Disclaimer

Market Segmentation

By Type

  • Specialty Additives
  • Processing Aids
  • Cleansing Agents and Foamers
  • Emollients and Moisturizers
  • Fragrances and Flavors
  • Others

By Application

  • Skin Care Products
  • Hair Care Products
  • Personal Soap and Body Wash
  • Perfumes
  • Oral Hygiene Products
  • Others

Regional Analysis

  • North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico): Mature market with strong demand in skincare, haircare, and hygiene products.
  • Europe (Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Spain, Russia): Stable demand, shaped by sustainability regulations, premium cosmetics, and advanced formulations.
  • Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, Southeast Asia): Fastest-growing region, driven by rising consumer demand, urbanization, and expanding middle-class populations.
  • South America (Brazil, Argentina): Emerging opportunities in personal care and hygiene segments.
  • Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, South Africa): Growing demand supported by imports and diversification in consumer care industries.

Key Players

  • BASF
  • Dow
  • Terry Labs
  • Clariant
  • Bayer
  • ECKART
  • Shell Chemical
  • Lonza
  • Schülke & Mayr
  • J.M. Huber Corporation
  • AkzoNobel
  • Evonik Industries
  • Solvay
  • Stepan
  • Wacker Chemie
  • Arkema
  • Ashland
  • Lubrizol
  • Eastman Chemical

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