Abstract
US demand to rise 5.7% annually through 2012
Demand for cosmetic and toiletry chemicals in the US is forecast to rise 5.7
percent per year to $8.6 billion in 2012. Growth will be aided by several
factors including favorable population (agerelated and ethnicity) and consumer
(e.g., anti-aging focus and greater use of organic or natural products)
trends. As a result of these factors, active and plantderived ingredients will
benefit the most.
Growth in demand for active ingredients, such as enzymes, amino acids and
peptides, will be propelled by continued gains in cosmeceutical skin care
products and high value additives such as nanoscale ingredients. Natural
products, such as botanical extracts, proteins, and natural fats and oils, are
expected to achieve favorable growth opportunities, as their incorporation in
various formulated products continues to increase. Traditional cosmetic and
toiletry chemicals, such as refined petroleum products and commodity
surfactants, will experience limited gains, primarily due to the popularity of
water-based formulations in skin and hair care products, consumers seeking
products containing natural ingredients, and a trend away from harsh
chemicals. Chemical volume is projected to record gains of 3.3 percent
annually through 2012.
Study coverage
It presents historical demand data for the years 1997, 2002 and 2007 and
forecasts for 2012 and 2017 by product, function and market. The study also
considers market environment factors, evaluates company market share and
profiles industry competitors.
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