Europe's Perfumes and Toilet Waters Market to See Continued Growth, Reaching 301K Tons and .5B by 2035

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The European market for perfumes and toilet waters is expected to see continued growth driven by increasing consumer demand. Market performance is forecasted to expand at a slower pace, with a projected CAGR of +1.5% in volume and +2.8% in value from 2024 to 2035. By the end of 2035, the market volume is predicted to reach 301K tons and the market value to reach $11.5B in nominal prices.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for perfumes and toilet waters in Europe, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +1.5% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 301K tons by the end of 2035.

In value , the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +2.8% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $11.5B (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.

Consumption

Europe's Consumption of Perfumes And Toilet Waters

In 2024, after two years of growth, there was decline in consumption of perfumes and toilet waters, when its volume decreased by -1.1% to 257K tons. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak volume of 260K tons, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

The revenue of the perfume market in Europe shrank to $8.4B in 2024, reducing by -5.7% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The total consumption indicated noticeable growth from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, consumption increased by +67.0% against 2013 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $9B, and then fell in the following year.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2024 were Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in of consumption, amongst the key consuming countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +14.2%), while consumption for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value , the largest perfume markets in Europe were ($1.6B), ($821M) and the UK ($816M), together comprising 38% of the total market.

Among the main consuming countries, , with a CAGR of +36.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of market size over the period under review, while market for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of perfume per capita consumption in 2024 were the Netherlands (1,034 kg per 1000 persons), Belgium (555 kg per 1000 persons) and the UK (522 kg per 1000 persons).

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in of consumption, amongst the leading consuming countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +13.8%), while consumption for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

Europe's Production of Perfumes And Toilet Waters

For the fourth year in a row, Europe recorded growth in production of perfumes and toilet waters, which increased by 2.3% to 390K tons in 2024. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2013 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 33% against the previous year. The volume of production peaked in 2024 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value , perfume production rose remarkably to $17.6B in 2024 estimated in export price. The total production indicated strong growth from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, production increased by +92.6% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 24%. The level of production peaked in 2024 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2024 were (164K tons), Spain (103K tons) and Italy (59K tons), with a combined 84% share of total production.

From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +7.6%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports

Europe's Imports of Perfumes And Toilet Waters

In 2024, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of perfumes and toilet waters, when their volume decreased by -8.7% to 325K tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2013 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of 20%. The volume of import peaked at 356K tons in 2023, and then dropped in the following year.

In value , perfume imports reduced to $12.6B in 2024. Total imports indicated a moderate expansion from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, imports increased by +52.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2023 when imports increased by 23%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $14B, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports By Country

The countries with the highest levels of perfume imports in 2024 were the UK (50K tons), Spain (42K tons) and the Netherlands (42K tons), together finishing at 41% of total import. Italy (26K tons) ranks next in of the total imports with a 7.9% share, followed by (7.7%), (6.3%) and Belgium (5.5%). The following importers - the Czech Republic (15K tons), Poland (14K tons) and Russia (12K tons) - each recorded a 12% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +9.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value , the largest perfume importing markets in Europe were Spain ($1.6B), ($1.5B) and the Netherlands ($1.5B), with a combined 37% share of total imports. The UK, the Czech Republic, Italy, , Poland, Russia and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +12.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in 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

The import price in Europe stood at $38,843 per ton in 2024, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the import price increased by 11% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $39,425 per ton in 2023, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($63,816 per ton), while Belgium ($22,570 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in of prices was attained by (+5.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

Europe's Exports of Perfumes And Toilet Waters

In 2024, after three years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of perfumes and toilet waters, when their volume decreased by -4% to 458K tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2013 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at 477K tons in 2023, and then fell in the following year.

In value , perfume exports expanded modestly to $21.9B in 2024. Total exports indicated notable growth from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, exports increased by +85.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2024 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports By Country

(150K tons) and Spain (125K tons) represented roughly 60% of total exports in 2024. Italy (55K tons) ranks next in of the total exports with a 12% share, followed by Poland (5.8%) and the Netherlands (5.2%). The following exporters - (17K tons) and the UK (17K tons) - each amounted to a 7.5% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +8.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value , the largest perfume supplying countries in Europe were ($8B), Spain ($5B) and Italy ($2.6B), with a combined 71% share of total exports.

Spain, with a CAGR of +11.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

In 2024, the export price in Europe amounted to $47,914 per ton, with an increase of 7.1% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2023 an increase of 14%. The level of export peaked in 2024 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2024, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was ($78,202 per ton), while Poland ($22,893 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in of prices was attained by Poland (+4.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform