Product Code: 27961
Global Sunscreen market was valued at USD 14.45 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow to USD 20.34 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 5.48% during the forecast period. The Sunscreen market is primarily driven by growing awareness of the harmful effects of UV radiation, such as skin cancer, premature aging, and other skin conditions. As consumers become more informed about the importance of sun protection, there is a rising demand for sunscreen products across various age groups and demographics. Also, increasing concerns about skin health, especially in regions with high sun exposure, fuel market growth. The beauty and wellness trends, emphasizing skin care and protection, further drive the adoption of sunscreen. Innovations in sunscreen formulations, such as broad-spectrum protection, water resistance, and the incorporation of natural ingredients, also contribute to market expansion. Also, rising disposable incomes and a growing preference for high-quality, dermatologist-approved products continue to boost the global sunscreen market.
Market Overview |
Forecast Period | 2026-2030 |
Market Size 2024 | USD 14.45 Billion |
Market Size 2030 | USD 20.34 Billion |
CAGR 2025-2030 | 5.48% |
Fastest Growing Segment | Gel |
Largest Market | North America |
Key Market Drivers
Increased Number of People Suffering from Skin Cancer
The increased number of people suffering from skin cancer is a significant driver for the global sunscreen market. As a part of this, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation, over 9,500 individuals in the U.S. receive a skin cancer diagnosis daily. Every hour, the disease claims the lives of over two individuals. As awareness of the harmful effects of UV radiation grows, particularly its role in the development of skin cancer, more individuals are seeking preventive solutions like sunscreen. Skin cancer, including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma, has become a global health concern, particularly in regions with intense sun exposure. This growing awareness has led to greater advocacy for sun safety, especially among high-risk groups such as fair-skinned individuals, outdoor workers, and people living in sunny climates. Governments, health organizations, and dermatologists are actively promoting sunscreen use as an effective measure to reduce skin cancer risk. As a result, the demand for a wide range of sunscreen products with different SPF levels, broad-spectrum protection, and skin-friendly formulations continues to rise. The increased focus on prevention drives the adoption of sunscreen across various age groups, boosting the overall market growth.
Key Market Challenges
Varying Prices of Raw Material
Varying prices of raw materials pose a significant challenge in the global sunscreen market. The production of sunscreen relies heavily on key ingredients such as active UV filters (e.g., avobenzone, oxybenzone, and zinc oxide), emollients, preservatives, and packaging materials. Fluctuations in the prices of these raw materials, driven by factors like supply chain disruptions, geopolitical events, and changes in agricultural production, can lead to increased production costs for manufacturers. For example, the price of natural ingredients, like plant-based oils or minerals, may rise due to environmental factors or demand pressures. These price fluctuations create challenges for manufacturers in maintaining stable pricing for consumers, potentially impacting profit margins. Also, the volatility makes it difficult for companies to forecast costs and plan for long-term production, potentially leading to stock shortages or price hikes. In highly competitive markets, manufacturers may struggle to absorb these price increases without passing them on to consumers, which could deter price-sensitive buyers. Therefore, managing raw material costs is crucial for ensuring profitability and market competitiveness in the sunscreen industry.
Key Market Trends
Increased Demand for Natural Ingredients
The increased demand for natural ingredients is a prominent trend in the global sunscreen market, driven by growing consumer awareness about the potential risks of synthetic chemicals and a rising preference for natural, eco-friendly products. Consumers are becoming more conscious of what they apply to their skin, prompting them to seek out sunscreens formulated with natural ingredients like zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, and plant-based oils such as aloe vera, coconut oil, and green tea extract. These ingredients are perceived as safer and gentler on the skin, particularly for sensitive skin types.As a result, many sunscreen brands are reformulating their products to incorporate natural or organic ingredients, catering to the clean beauty movement. Also, natural sunscreens are gaining popularity among consumers who are also concerned about environmental sustainability, as certain chemical sunscreens have been linked to coral reef damage. This trend is driving innovation in the market, with brands increasingly offering mineral-based, biodegradable, and reef-safe sunscreens that appeal to eco-conscious consumers. As demand for natural skincare continues to grow, the adoption of natural ingredients in sunscreens is expected to increase, fueling market expansion and attracting a broader consumer base.
Key Market Players
- Beiersdorf AG
- Kao Corporation
- Louis Herbals
- Estee Lauder Inc
- JNTL Consumer Health (India) Private Limited
- Shiseido Co.,Ltd
- Revlon Consumer Products LLC
- Coty Inc
- Unilever PLC
- The Sunscreen Company
Report Scope:
In this report, the Global Sunscreen Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
Sunscreen Market, By Form:
- Cream & Lotion
- Spray
- Gel
- Sticks
Sunscreen Market, By SPF Range:
Sunscreen Market, By Distribution Channel:
- Retail Stores
- Pharmacy & Drug Stores
- Online
Sunscreen Market, By Region:
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- Australia
- South Korea
- Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
- South America
- Argentina
- Colombia
- Brazil
- Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Turkey
Competitive Landscape
Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies presents in the Global Sunscreen Market.
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction
- 1.1. Product Overview
- 1.2. Key Highlights of the Report
- 1.3. Market Coverage
- 1.4. Market Segments Covered
- 1.5. Research Tenure Considered
2. Research Methodology
- 2.1. Methodology Landscape
- 2.2. Objective of the Study
- 2.3. Baseline Methodology
- 2.4. Formulation of the Scope
- 2.5. Assumptions and Limitations
- 2.6. Sources of Research
- 2.7. Approach for the Market Study
- 2.8. Methodology Followed for Calculation of Market Size & Market Shares
- 2.9. Forecasting Methodology
3. Executive Summary
- 3.1. Overview of the Market
- 3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
- 3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
- 3.4. Overview of Key Regions
- 3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
4. Voice of Customer Analysis
- 4.1. Brand Awareness
- 4.2. Factor Influencing Purchasing Decision
5. Global Sunscreen Market Outlook
- 5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Form (Cream & Lotion, Spray, Gel, Sticks)
- 5.2.2. By SPF Range (0-15, 15-30, 30-50, 50+)
- 5.2.3. By Distribution Channel (Retail Stores, Pharmacy & Drug Stores, Online)
- 5.2.4. By Region
- 5.2.5. By Company (2024)
- 5.3. Market Map
6. North America Sunscreen Market Outlook
- 6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Form
- 6.2.2. By SPF Range
- 6.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 6.2.4. By Country
- 6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Sunscreen Market Outlook
- 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.1.2.1. By Form
- 6.3.1.2.2. By SPF Range
- 6.3.1.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 6.3.2. Canada Sunscreen Market Outlook
- 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.2.2.1. By Form
- 6.3.2.2.2. By SPF Range
- 6.3.2.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 6.3.3. Mexico Sunscreen Market Outlook
- 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.3.2.1. By Form
- 6.3.3.2.2. By SPF Range
- 6.3.3.2.3. By Distribution Channel
7. Europe Sunscreen Market Outlook
- 7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Form
- 7.2.2. By SPF Range
- 7.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 7.2.4. By Country
- 7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. France Sunscreen Market Outlook
- 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.1.2.1. By Form
- 7.3.1.2.2. By SPF Range
- 7.3.1.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 7.3.2. Germany Sunscreen Market Outlook
- 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.2.2.1. By Form
- 7.3.2.2.2. By SPF Range
- 7.3.2.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 7.3.3. Spain Sunscreen Market Outlook
- 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.3.2.1. By Form
- 7.3.3.2.2. By SPF Range
- 7.3.3.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 7.3.4. Italy Sunscreen Market Outlook
- 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.4.2.1. By Form
- 7.3.4.2.2. By SPF Range
- 7.3.4.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 7.3.5. United Kingdom Sunscreen Market Outlook
- 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.5.2.1. By Form
- 7.3.5.2.2. By SPF Range
- 7.3.5.2.3. By Distribution Channel
8. Asia-Pacific Sunscreen Market Outlook
- 8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Form
- 8.2.2. By SPF Range
- 8.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 8.2.4. By Country
- 8.3. Asia-Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Sunscreen Market Outlook
- 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.1.2.1. By Form
- 8.3.1.2.2. By SPF Range
- 8.3.1.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 8.3.2. Japan Sunscreen Market Outlook
- 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.2.2.1. By Form
- 8.3.2.2.2. By SPF Range
- 8.3.2.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 8.3.3. India Sunscreen Market Outlook
- 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.3.2.1. By Form
- 8.3.3.2.2. By SPF Range
- 8.3.3.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 8.3.4. Australia Sunscreen Market Outlook
- 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.4.2.1. By Form
- 8.3.4.2.2. By SPF Range
- 8.3.4.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 8.3.5. South Korea Sunscreen Market Outlook
- 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.5.2.1. By Form
- 8.3.5.2.2. By SPF Range
- 8.3.5.2.3. By Distribution Channel
9. Middle East & Africa Sunscreen Market Outlook
- 9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Form
- 9.2.2. By SPF Range
- 9.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 9.2.4. By Country
- 9.3. MEA: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. South Africa Sunscreen Market Outlook
- 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.1.2.1. By Form
- 9.3.1.2.2. By SPF Range
- 9.3.1.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 9.3.2. Saudi Arabia Sunscreen Market Outlook
- 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.2.2.1. By Form
- 9.3.2.2.2. By SPF Range
- 9.3.2.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 9.3.3. UAE Sunscreen Market Outlook
- 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.3.2.1. By Form
- 9.3.3.2.2. By SPF Range
- 9.3.3.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 9.3.4. Turkey Sunscreen Market Outlook
- 9.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.4.2.1. By Form
- 9.3.4.2.2. By SPF Range
- 9.3.4.2.3. By Distribution Channel
10. South America Sunscreen Market Outlook
- 10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Form
- 10.2.2. By SPF Range
- 10.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 10.2.4. By Country
- 10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Sunscreen Market Outlook
- 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.1.2.1. By Form
- 10.3.1.2.2. By SPF Range
- 10.3.1.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 10.3.2. Argentina Sunscreen Market Outlook
- 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.2.2.1. By Form
- 10.3.2.2.2. By SPF Range
- 10.3.2.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 10.3.3. Colombia Sunscreen Market Outlook
- 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.3.2.1. By Form
- 10.3.3.2.2. By SPF Range
- 10.3.3.2.3. By Distribution Channel
11. Market Dynamics
- 11.1. Drivers
- 11.2. Challenges
12. Market Trends & Developments
- 12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
- 12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
- 12.3. Recent Developments
13. Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 13.1. Competition in the Industry
- 13.2. Potential of New Entrants
- 13.3. Power of Suppliers
- 13.4. Power of Customers
- 13.5. Threat of Substitute Products
14. Competitive Landscape
- 14.1. Company Profiles
- 14.1.1. Beiersdorf AG
- 14.1.1.1. Business Overview
- 14.1.1.2. Company Snapshot
- 14.1.1.3. Products & Services
- 14.1.1.4. Financials (As Per Availability)
- 14.1.1.5. Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence
- 14.1.1.6. Recent Developments
- 14.1.1.7. Key Management Personnel
- 14.1.2. Kao Corporation
- 14.1.3. Louis Herbals
- 14.1.4. Estee Lauder Inc
- 14.1.5. JNTL Consumer Health (India) Private Limited
- 14.1.6. Shiseido Co.,Ltd
- 14.1.7. Revlon Consumer Products LLC
- 14.1.8. Coty Inc
- 14.1.9. Unilever PLC
- 14.1.10. The Sunscreen Company
15. Strategic Recommendations
16. About Us & Disclaimer