EU: Market for Talcum and Cosmetic Powder 2024

Market Size for Talcum and Cosmetic Powder in the EU

The EU talcum and cosmetic powder market rose modestly to $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Talcum and Cosmetic Powder in the EU

In value terms, talcum and cosmetic powder production contracted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Talcum and Cosmetic Powder

Exports in the EU

In 2023, shipments abroad of talcum and cosmetic powder increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Total exports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, talcum and cosmetic powder exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Italy (X tons), distantly followed by France (X tons), Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the major exporters of talcum and cosmetic powder, together committing X% of total exports. The following exporters - Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) - each accounted for an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest talcum and cosmetic powder supplying countries in the European Union were France ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Poland, Belgium, Spain and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Spain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 2023, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Talcum and Cosmetic Powder

Imports in the EU

In 2023, supplies from abroad of talcum and cosmetic powder increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, talcum and cosmetic powder imports surged to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the five major importers of talcum and cosmetic powder, namely France, Germany, Poland, Spain and the Netherlands, represented more than two-thirds of total import. The following importers - Italy (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Denmark (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Ireland (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Austria (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Denmark (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest talcum and cosmetic powder importing markets in the European Union were France ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Spain, the Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Denmark, Ireland, Austria and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform