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The beauty industry in the United Kingdom is a thriving market, with consumers increasingly seeking out innovative and diverse products. With a range of trends emerging, from eco-friendliness to gender inclusivity, the industry is constantly evolving to meet the demands of its consumers. The COVID-19 pandemic has also had a significant impact on the market, with sales of hand sanitisers and home beauty treatments seeing a sharp rise. In this list of the most notable UK beauty industry stats, we explore some of the latest trends and statistics that are shaping the industry, providing a comprehensive look at the state of the market.
  • The UK beauty industry is valued at £27.2 billion as of 2021 and is expected to grow by 10.6% by 2026. (Source: IBISWorld)
  • The UK is the third largest cosmetics market in Europe after France and Germany. (Source: Cosmetics Europe)
  • The cosmetics industry contributes £4.2 billion to the UK economy each year. (Source: Cosmetics Europe)
  • In 2020, the skincare market in the UK grew by 9.3%, making it the fastest-growing category in the beauty industry. (Source: NPD Group)
  • The UK nail care market is projected to reach £252.5 million by 2024, growing at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2019 to 2024. (Source: Mordor Intelligence)
  • In 2020, the haircare market in the UK was worth £1.6 billion, with shampoos and conditioners being the largest categories. (Source: Mintel)
  • The UK beauty industry employs around 590,000 people. (Source: Cosmetics Europe)
  • The average UK woman spends £70 per month on beauty products. (Source: Superdrug)
  • 63% of UK women wear makeup every day. (Source: YouGov)
  • 57% of UK men use skincare products. (Source: Mintel)
  • The UK male grooming market is expected to reach £3.2 billion by 2025. (Source: GlobalData)
  • In 2020, the UK beauty and personal care e-commerce market was valued at £3.4 billion. (Source: Mintel)
  • 34% of UK consumers prefer to buy beauty and personal care products online. (Source: Mintel)
  • In 2020, Boots was the leading beauty and personal care retailer in the UK, with a market share of 14.9%. (Source: Euromonitor International)
  • Superdrug was the second-largest beauty and personal care retailer in the UK in 2020, with a market share of 10.2%. (Source: Euromonitor International)
  • Amazon UK was the third largest beauty and personal care retailer in the UK in 2020, with a market share of 4.9%. (Source: Euromonitor International)
  • In 2020, the UK beauty and personal care market was dominated by multinational companies such as L’Oréal, Unilever, and Procter & Gamble. (Source: Euromonitor International)
  • The UK organic beauty market is projected to reach £1.1 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 8.4% from 2020 to 2027. (Source: Grand View Research)
  • In 2020, the UK vegan beauty market was worth £417 million and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2021 to 2028. (Source: Grand View Research)
  • The UK halal cosmetics market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 15.2% from 2021 to 2028. (Source: Grand View Research)
  • In 2020, the UK anti-ageing market was worth £1.5 billion. (Source: Mintel)
  • 40% of UK consumers aged 16-24 prefer to buy beauty and personal care products from independent brands. (Source: Mintel)

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