Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
A relatively sizeable industry within the UK household wholesaling sector (making up 6.9% of sector revenue in 2010), the Perfume and Cosmetics Wholesaling industry plays an essential role in distributing a variety of goods to the downstream cosmetics and toiletries industry, which was worth over £8.0 billion at the retail level in 2010. Products distributed include cosmetics, perfumes, toiletries and soap. The products are obtained from the relevant upstream manufacturer and then distributed to various retail outlets including pharmacies, upmarket department stores, high street speciality cosmetic retailers, grocers and supermarkets and mass-market discounters... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Products Chapter
An integral part of the overall cosmetics and toiletries sector, this industry covers wholesalers involved in the distribution of cosmetics, perfumes and soaps. A range of distribution channels are used for each main product group, most of which are targeted at different consumer groups in terms of age range and economic and social status.
Skincare products are the largest product segment overall, along with the toiletries product segment, which includes soap, toothpaste, mouthwash, deodorant and shaving products. These market shares are based on downstream retail sales as collected by the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association.
A number of product segments have posted growth in recent years... purchase to read more