South Korea exports rocket

Published: 16-May-2014

South Korea exports 26% up on 2012, with growth continuing, reports David Kilburn

You need to be a subscriber to read this article.
Click here to find out more.

South Korea exported US$1.05bn worth of cosmetics last year, 26% up on 2012 and about six times more than the $173m exported in 2004, according to the Korea Customs Service. The growth is continuing: cosmetic exports came to $288m during the first quarter of this year, up 24.8% from the same period a year earlier.

Not yet a Subscriber?

This is a small extract of the full article which is available ONLY to premium content subscribers. Click below to get premium content on Cosmetics Business.

Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Sign in here.
See more

You may also like

Ingredients

Gattefossé unveils Silkares and wraps skin with silk-like softness

Read more
This year, at in-cosmetics global, Gattefossé proudly celebrates its French heritage with the launch of a novel bioactive inspired by silk. Silkaress mirrors the protective function of silk and responds to the current challenges of adapting to unpredictable changes in the environment

Trending Articles

  1. Perfumer Jo Malone breaks silence around Estée Lauder Companies’ trademark legal action Perfumer Jo Malone posted an Instagram Reel on 8 April providing her thoughts on ELC filing for trademark infringement, passing off, and breach of contract against her in the UK High Court in March
  2. Tropic Skincare founder fully acquires brand from Lord Alan Sugar Susie Ma will focus on increasing brand awareness through the launch of an updated website, as well as refreshed branding and new product launches
  3. Estée Lauder Companies and Puig founding families rumoured to meet ahead of potential merger The two beauty giants’ founding families are allegedly set to meet to discuss the terms of a potential merger, which, if completed, would value the combined ELC and Puig business at around US $40billion
  4. You need to be a subscriber to read this article.
    Click here to find out more.
    The biggest beauty activations at Coachella 2026 From a Kardashian takeover at the 818 Outpost to Hailey Bieber’s Rhode’s invite-only event and sun protection courtesy of Neutrogena, discover the best beauty activations at Coachella 2026
  5. You need to be a subscriber to read this article.
    Click here to find out more.
    Kylie Jenner’s Sprinter unveils k2o to support hydration, recovery and skin health The entrepreneur and founder of Kylie Cosmetics is adding a beauty-focused arm to her beverage brand, Sprinter, with the launch of hydration and skin health sub brand k2o by Sprinter

Upcoming event

Anti-Ageing Skin Care Conference

23-24 June 2026 | London, UK See all

You may also like

Ingredients

Gattefossé unveils Silkares and wraps skin with silk-like softness

This year, at in-cosmetics global, Gattefossé proudly celebrates its French heritage with the launch of a novel bioactive inspired by silk. Silkaress mirrors the protective function of silk and responds to the current challenges of adapting to unpredictable changes in the environment
Ingredients

Göymen Oil introduces CO₂ extracted pistachio oil for high-performance cosmetic formulations

Göymen Oil has introduced a pistachio oil produced using supercritical CO₂ extraction, developed to meet growing demand for natural ingredients that deliver both performance and responsible sourcing
Ingredients

AAK to focus on next-generation formulations, ethical sourcing and interactive experiences at in-cosmetics global 2026

Visitors are invited to discover how AAK Personal Care is bringing its ‘making better happen in beauty’ mantra to life at in-cosmetics Global in Paris. Alongside sponsorship of the Sustainability Zone Theatre and Forum, AAK will offer a series of hands-on activities on Stand 3M20, including solutions to common formulation challenges, a texture playground, and a beat-the-clock lipid oxidation challenge
Hair Care

K18’s new Pro Artist Program will elevate stylists shaping the future of hair

The Unilever-owned hair care brand’s global education initiative will shine a spotlight on the stylists shaping the future of the professional hair industry, with the brand calling it a ‘new era’ of hair education
You need to be a subscriber to read this article.
Click here to find out more.
Colour Cosmetics

Cosmetics Business picks: 11 new beauty launches to know this April

Skin care innovations from Lancôme and Paula’s Choice; collectible beauty accessories by Dr. PawPaw and Glow Hub; and fresh fragrances by Iggywoo, Dolce & Gabbana, and Orebella comprise this week’s biggest launches
Marketing

Stephenson appoints Simon Corner as commercial director

Stephenson Personal Care is entering its next phase of strategic growth with the appointment of Simon Corner as Commercial Director
Finance

Unilever to buy US supplement brand Grüns as it doubles down on wellbeing

The British consumer goods company is acquiring the American green supplements brand to enhance its beauty and wellbeing offering in the US market, with the deal expected to close later this year
Subscribe now