THE WHAT? China’s cosmetics trade surpasses RMB170 billion as market growth accelerates.
THE DETAILS China’s General Administration of Customs (GAC) announced that the country’s cosmetics trade reached more than RMB170 billion (US$24.8 billion) in 2025, while total omnichannel cosmetics transactions surpassed RMB1.1 trillion for the third consecutive year. Domestic Chinese brands accounted for 57.37% of the market, while cosmetics exports rose 9.2% year-on-year to US$7.82 billion. The GAC also launched a pilot program for electronic labeling of imported cosmetics in Shanghai and confirmed that revised inspection and quarantine regulations for imported and exported cosmetics will come into effect from December 1. Authorities said the updated measures are designed to improve trade facilitation, reduce customs clearance costs and support the international expansion of Chinese beauty brands.
THE WHY? The regulatory changes and market growth reflect China’s push to strengthen domestic beauty manufacturing, encourage international trade and position itself as both a leading consumer and exporter in the global cosmetics industry.
Source: Global Times
