Chemicals for Cosmetics and Toiletries

Abstract

• 1. Sales in the specialty additives ingredients market amounted to more than $3.1 billion in 2008, increased slightly to an estimated $3.3 billion in 2009, and is expected to reach $4.1 billion in 2014, for a 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4%.
• 2. The processing aid segment was valued at $2.6 billion in 2008; this is expected to increase to $2.7 billion in 2009, and is projected to reach $3.4 billion in 2014, for a 5-year CAGR of 4.3%.
• 3. The market segment, other ingredients, which are used to formulate cleansers, foamers, fragrances and moisturizers, actually accounts for the largest value in the market. It was worth $8.4 billion in 2008, and is estimated to reach $8.7 billion in 2009. By 2014, it is projected to increase to $10.8 billion, for a CAGR of 4.4%.

SCOPE OF REPORT

This report studies the global as well as regional markets for ingredients used in cosmetics and toiletries industries. It also analyzes these markets by end-use application and major types of materials used, covering all the major ingredients. New patents and technological developments covered by these patents indicate the dynamic nature of the industry, and an analysis of the patents has been made in the report. As newer ingredients increase in number, various regulatory and environmental issues have cropped up that need to be addressed, and existing regulations also have been studied for this report. Profiles of major end-user companies are also included along with their shares of the markets in their respective segments of operation.

INTENDED AUDIENCE

• Cosmetic ingredient manufacturers
• Cosmetic ingredient suppliers
• Cosmetic ingredient distributors
• Specialty chemical manufacturers
• Potential market entrants into the cosmetics ingredient business
• Industry advisers to cosmetic ingredient manufacturers.
• This report can help the above to:
• Determine the market and sales potential for new formulations
• Learn more about competitors in the industry
• Assess new products and technologies
• Identify companies for mergers and acquisitions
• Make better business decisions.

INFORMATION SOURCES

Both primary and secondary research methods were used in this study. Primary information sources for this market research include individuals within companies, various research organizations, governmental agencies, and trade associations. Secondary research includes extensive literature reviews, including trade journals, seminar proceedings and patent literature, company literature, published reports, and government publications. Additional secondary research sources include databases, trade literature, specialized journals, and government statistics.

ANALYST CREDENTIALS

The primary analyst, Srinivasa Rajaram, is a mechanical engineer with more than 40 years of experience in designing factory layouts and setting up factories. He also was senior vice president of M/S Schenck Avery Ltd., an Indo-German joint venture, and has authored several technology market research reports for BCC Research. Mr. Rajaram has been ably assisted by his wife, Jayagowri Rajaram, who holds a master' s degree in chemistry.