Key Market Indicators
Irish cosmetics exports are set to hit $10.5 billion by 2026, a 1.5% year-on-year growth rate since 1997. In 2021, Ireland placed fourth in the global rankings, with Germany topping the list at $9.6 billion. The United States, Germany and Ireland held the second, third and fourth spots respectively. Meanwhile, Irish imports of cosmetics are expected to reach $1.4 billion by 2026, with a 1.3% year-on-year growth rate since 1997. In 2021, Indonesia led the global rankings at $1.3 billion, while China, Germany and the United Kingdom placed second, third and fourth respectively.