Personal Care Contract Manufacturing Market Report 2026

The personal care contract manufacturing market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $24.72 billion in 2025 to $27 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing personal care awareness, rising urbanization, increasing disposable income, expansion of retail and e-commerce channels, technological advancements in manufacturing.

The personal care contract manufacturing market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $39.35 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for natural and organic products, growth in private label brands, adoption of sustainable packaging solutions, rise in multi-functional personal care products, expansion of contract manufacturing in emerging markets. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for private label personal care products, increasing adoption of outsourced manufacturing services, custom formulation and r&d services expansion, growth in eco-friendly and organic product manufacturing, enhanced packaging and branding solutions.

The expansion of the cosmetic industry is anticipated to drive the growth of the personal care contract manufacturing market in the coming years. The cosmetic industry involves the production and sale of cosmetics, which are broadly described as products or formulations designed to enhance or improve an individual’s aesthetic or physical appearance. Rising industry growth supports the cosmetics sector, as contract manufacturing simplifies the outsourcing of cosmetic production, either fully or in part. For example, in 2023, according to Cosmetics Europe, a Belgium-based trade association, the European cosmetics and personal care market reached $104 billion (€96 billion) in retail sales value, increasing from approximately $95 billion (€88 billion) in 2022. Hence, the growth of the cosmetic industry is contributing to the expansion of the personal care contract manufacturing market.

Major companies operating in the personal care contract manufacturing market are concentrating on introducing innovative solutions, such as one-stop shops, to strengthen their competitive position. A one-stop shop is designed to offer all customer requirements in a seamless manner without interruptions or constraints. For example, in September 2023, Crafted, a UK-based mini contract manufacturing hub, introduced YourCrafted, a new platform that enables customers to build their own personal care brand through a few simple steps. Through YourCrafted, customers can select from a broad range of tried, tested, and approved personal care products, covering categories such as skincare, haircare, body care, and fragrances. Customers are also able to personalize products with their own branding and packaging.

In August 2023, Mitsui & Co., Ltd., a Japan-based trading company, acquired Dermaceutical Laboratories Limited Liability Company for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to strengthen Mitsui & Co., Ltd.'s strategic position in key markets, diversify its portfolio, and harness synergies for growth. Dermaceutical Laboratories Limited Liability Company is a US-based manufacturer specializing in skincare products, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetic formulations.

Major companies operating in the personal care contract manufacturing market are VVF Limited, Sarvotham Care Limited, Nutrix International LLC, Formula Corporation, Mansfield-King LLC, Tropical Products Inc., Sensible Organics Inc., Apollo Health and Beauty Care Inc., McBride plc, KIK Consumer Products Inc., Fareva Group, Skinlys, Tokiwa Cosmetics Corporation, Wormser Corporation, Bradford Soap Works Inc., Albea SA, Colep Portugal SA, PLZ Aeroscience Corporation, Voyant Beauty Holdings LLC, Intercos Group, Cosmax Inc., HCT Group, Lubrizol Life Science.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the personal care contract manufacturing market in 2025. Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the personal care contract manufacturing market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the personal care contract manufacturing market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the personal care contract manufacturing market report are Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.

The personal care contract manufacturing market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing personal care contract manufacturing services such as formulation development, product manufacturing and packaging. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The Information technology market also includes sales of body care, oral care, sun care, and perfumes which are used in providing personal care contract manufacturing services. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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