Another year of growth for Italian cosmetics
After posting a record turnover of 18 billion euros (+2.9%), with an extensive supply chain (packaging, raw materials, machinery and distribution) that generates an overall value of 49 billion...
Italy's cosmetics industry has reported a record revenue of 18 billion euros, a 2.9% increase. The sector, which includes packaging, raw materials, machinery, and distribution, generates a total value of 49 billion euros and employs around 500,000 people. According to Cosmetica Italia, the industry's association, revenue is expected to grow by 4% in 2026, driven by a 5% increase in exports, which account for almost 50% of total revenue.
In 2025, Italy was the world's fifth-largest exporter of cosmetics, with exports valued at 8.6 billion euros, mainly to the US, France, and Germany.
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