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2022
Exports $5.56BWorld Rnk 11 / 226
Flag Rnk 15 / 96
2022
Destination $89.9M Ireland
2021 - 2022
FASTEST GROWING MARKET $89.9MUnited Kingdom
2022
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Perfumery & cosmetics0.49Rnk 370 / 1025
2022
Imports $6.7BWorld Rnk 4 / 225
Flag Rnk 21 / 96
2022
Origin $89.9M France
2021 - 2022
FASTEST GROWING ORIGIN $89.9MUnited Kingdom
2022
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of United Kingdom1.42Rnk 12 / 133

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Exports In 2022, United Kingdom exported $5.56B in Perfumery & cosmetics, making it the 11th largest exporter of Perfumery & cosmetics in the world. At the same year, Perfumery & cosmetics was the 15th most exported product in United Kingdom. The main destination of Perfumery & cosmetics exports from United Kingdom are: Ireland ($639M), United States ($504M), Belgium ($453M), France ($448M), and Netherlands ($442M).

The fastest growing export markets for Perfumery & cosmetics of United Kingdom between 2021 and 2022 were United Kingdom ($89.9M), Czechia ($19.1M), and Saudi Arabia ($10.8M).

Imports In 2022, United Kingdom imported $6.7B in Perfumery & cosmetics, becoming the 4th largest importer of Perfumery & cosmetics in the world. At the same year, Perfumery & cosmetics was the 21st most imported product in United Kingdom. United Kingdom imports Perfumery & cosmetics primarily from: France ($1.21B), United States ($855M), Ireland ($706M), Germany ($672M), and China ($500M).

The fastest growing import markets in Perfumery & cosmetics for United Kingdom between 2021 and 2022 were United Kingdom ($89.9M), France ($76M), and United States ($74.9M).

COMPANIES In 2023, leading companies such as Givaudan Fragrances (24), Amazon (8), and Walgreens (6) were at the forefront of shipping Perfumery & cosmetics from United Kingdom to the United States.

Latest Trends

October 2024

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Overview In October 2024 United Kingdom's Perfumery & cosmetics exports accounted up to £441M and imports accounted up to £635M, resulting in a negative trade balance of £195M. Between October 2023 and October 2024 the exports of United Kingdom's   Perfumery & cosmetics have increased by £18.3M (4.34%) from £422M to £441M, while imports increased by £58.4M (10.1%) from £577M to £635M.

Destinations In October 2024, Perfumery & cosmetics were exported mostly to Ireland (£68.5M), Belgium (£43.5M), Germany (£33.3M), France (£30.4M), and United States (£30.1M), and were imported mostly from France (£113M), Ireland (£71.6M), China (£58.8M), United States (£53.6M), and Poland (£43.9M).

Growth In October 2024, the increase in Perfumery & cosmetics's year-by-year exports was explained primarily by an increase in exports to Ireland (£18M or 70%), France (£10.7M or 69.2%), and Germany (£8.63M or 52.6%). In October 2024, the increase in Perfumery & cosmetics's year-by-year imports was explained primarily by an increase in imports from France (£19.1M or 30.5%), Ireland (£14.5M or 52.6%), and Poland (£9.15M or 49.2%).

Subnational Monthly Trade

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EXPORT GROWTH (October 2023 - October 2024)£18.3M(4.34%)
IMPORT GROWTH (October 2023 - October 2024)£58.4M(10.1%)
MAIN EXPORTER (October 2024)Dover Eurotunnel£172M
MAIN DESTINATION (October 2024)Ireland£68.5M

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2022)$5.56B
IMPORTS (2022)$6.7B
NET TRADE (2022)-$1.15B

In 2022, United Kingdom exported $5.56B in Perfumery & cosmetics. The main destinations of United Kingdom exports on Perfumery & cosmetics were Ireland ($639M), United States ($504M), Belgium ($453M), France ($448M), and Netherlands ($442M).

In 2022, United Kingdom imported $6.7B in Perfumery & cosmetics, mainly from France ($1.21B), United States ($855M), Ireland ($706M), Germany ($672M), and China ($500M).

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Export Destinations (2022)

Import Origins (2022)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Perfumery & cosmetics EXPORT MARKETS FOR United Kingdom WERE (2021 - 2022):
United Kingdom$89.9M (552%)
Czechia$19.1M (16.9%)
Saudi Arabia$10.8M (12%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Perfumery & cosmetics BY United Kingdom WERE (2021 - 2022):
Belgium-$102M (-18.3%)
Russia-$66.4M (-56.1%)
Germany-$64.8M (-14.3%)
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Change in Exports by Market (2021 - 2022)

Market Concentration

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In 2022, United Kingdom's main exporting competitors in Perfumery & cosmetics were:
France $23.4B
United States $14B
Germany $11.5B
In 2022, United Kingdom's main importing competitors in Perfumery & cosmetics were:
United States $17.8B
China $14B
Germany $8.42B

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Trade Value of Perfumery & cosmetics by Exporters

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALUnited States+ $190M
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALFrance+ $207M

Perfumery & cosmetics’s highest export potential is United States. With an export gap of $190M.   Perfumery & cosmetics’s highest import potential is France with an import gap of $207M.

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