Italian cosmetics sector posts 2.9% sales rise to €18 bn, pushing total value chain to €49 bn
Executive summary: Italian cosmetics firms reported a turnover of €18 billion, a 2.9% increase year‑on‑year. The rise lifts the total value chain—including packaging, ingredients, equipment and logistics—to around €49 billion, underscoring the sector’s broader economic footprint.
Who is involved: Italian cosmetics manufacturers, suppliers of packaging and raw materials, machinery producers and distributors.
Likely next: The sector is expected to maintain its upward trajectory if current demand trends persist.
According to Il Sole 24 Ore, the Italian cosmetics industry recorded a turnover of 18 billion euros in the latest year, up 2.9% from the prior period. When accounting for ancillary activities such as packaging, raw‑material supply, machinery and distribution, the broader value chain reaches approximately 49 billion euros. The growth reflects steady demand both domestically and abroad, though the article does not break down export versus domestic contributions.
Timeline
- — Un altro anno di crescita per la cosmetica italiana (Il Sole 24 Ore — Economia)
Analysis — what this means
Sectors affected
- Italian cosmetics manufacturing
- cosmetics packaging suppliers
- raw material and ingredient providers
- distribution and logistics
Sources
- Un altro anno di crescita per la cosmetica italiana — Il Sole 24 Ore — Economia
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