
Global Sun Care Market Research Report 2025(Status and Outlook)
Description
Report Overview
Sun care products refer to a range of skincare products designed to protect the skin from the harmful effects of sun exposure, including sunburn, premature aging, and skin cancer. These products typically include sunscreen lotions, sprays, creams, and balms that contain ingredients such as UV filters, antioxidants, and moisturizers. Sun care products are essential for maintaining skin health and preventing sun damage, making them popular among consumers who prioritize skincare and sun protection.
The market for sun care products has been experiencing steady growth in recent years, driven by increasing awareness of the importance of sun protection, rising concerns about skin cancer and premature aging, and growing demand for multifunctional skincare products. In addition, factors such as changing lifestyles, rising disposable incomes, and the influence of social media and beauty trends have contributed to the expansion of the sun care market. As more consumers seek products that offer broad-spectrum protection, anti-aging benefits, and environmentally friendly formulations, manufacturers are innovating to meet these evolving needs and preferences. Overall, the sun care market is expected to continue growing as consumers prioritize skin health and sun protection in their daily skincare routines.
The global Sun Care market size was estimated at USD 427 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 427 million by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 0 during the forecast period.
This report provides a deep insight into the global Sun Care market covering all its essential aspects. This ranges from a macro overview of the market to micro details of the market size, competitive landscape, development trend, niche market, key market drivers and challenges, SWOT analysis, Porter's five forces analysis, value chain analysis, PEST analysis, etc. In terms of regional markets, the report details the market space and development potential of each market segment in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, the Middle East and Africa, as well as the competitive landscape of major players, etc
The analysis helps the reader to shape the competition within the industries and strategies for the competitive environment to enhance the potential profit. Furthermore, it provides a simple framework for evaluating and accessing the position of the business organization. The report structure also focuses on the competitive landscape of the Global Sun Care Market, this report introduces in detail the market share, market performance, product situation, operation situation, etc. of the main players, which helps the readers in the industry to identify the main competitors and deeply understand the competition pattern of the market.
In a word, this report is a must-read for industry players, investors, researchers, consultants, business strategists, and all those who have any kind of stake or are planning to foray into the Sun Care market in any manner.
Global Sun Care Market: Market Segmentation Analysis
The research report includes specific segments by region (country), manufacturers, Type, and Application. Market segmentation creates subsets of a market based on product type, end-user or application, Geographic, and other factors. By understanding the market segments, the decision-maker can leverage this targeting in the product, sales, and marketing strategies. Market segments can power your product development cycles by informing how you create product offerings for different segments.
Key Company
Beiersdorf AG
Groupe Clarins
Johnson & Johnson
Coty Inc.
Shiseido Co. Ltd.
L'oreal
Bioderma Laboratories
Estee Lauder
Burt's Bees
Unilever
Market Segmentation (by Type)
SPF 6-14
SPF 15-30
SPF 30-50
SPF 50+
Market Segmentation (by Application)
Cream
Gel
Lotion
Powder
Liquid
Wipes
Spray
Geographic Segmentation
North America (USA, Canada, Mexico)
Europe (Germany, UK, France, Russia, Italy, Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Southeast Asia, Rest of Asia-Pacific)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Columbia, Rest of South America)
The Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Rest of MEA)
Key Benefits of This Market Research:
Industry drivers, restraints, and opportunities covered in the study
Neutral perspective on the market performance
Recent industry trends and developments
Competitive landscape & strategies of key players
Potential & niche segments and regions exhibiting promising growth covered
Historical, current, and projected market size, in terms of value
In-depth analysis of the Sun Care Market
Overview of the regional outlook of the Sun Care Market:
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1 mainly introduces the statistical scope of the report, market division standards, and market research methods.
Chapter 2 is an executive summary of different market segments (by region, product type, application, etc), including the market size of each market segment, future development potential, and so on. It offers a high-level view of the current state of the Sun Care Market and its likely evolution in the short to mid-term, and long term.
Chapter 3 makes a detailed analysis of the market's competitive landscape of the market and provides the market share, capacity, output, price, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information of the main manufacturers in the market.
Chapter 4 is the analysis of the whole market industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry, as well as Porter's five forces analysis.
Chapter 5 introduces the latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 6 provides the analysis of various market segments according to product types, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 7 provides the analysis of various market segments according to application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 8 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and capacity of each country in the world.
Chapter 9 shares the main producing countries of Sun Care, their output value, profit level, regional supply, production capacity layout, etc. from the supply side.
Chapter 10 introduces the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales revenue, sales volume, price, gross profit margin, market share, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 11 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region in the next five years.
Chapter 12 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each market segment in the next five years.
Chapter 13 is the main points and conclusions of the report.
Key Reasons to Buy this Report:
Access to date statistics compiled by our researchers. These provide you with historical and forecast data, which is analyzed to tell you why your market is set to change
This enables you to anticipate market changes to remain ahead of your competitors
You will be able to copy data from the Excel spreadsheet straight into your marketing plans, business presentations, or other strategic documents
The concise analysis, clear graph, and table format will enable you to pinpoint the information you require quickly
Provision of market value data for each segment and sub-segment
Indicates the region and segment that is expected to witness the fastest growth as well as to dominate the market
Analysis by geography highlighting the consumption of the product/service in the region as well as indicating the factors that are affecting the market within each region
Competitive landscape which incorporates the market ranking of the major players, along with new service/product launches, partnerships, business expansions, and acquisitions in the past five years of companies profiled
Extensive company profiles comprising of company overview, company insights, product benchmarking, and SWOT analysis for the major market players
The current as well as the future market outlook of the industry concerning recent developments which involve growth opportunities and drivers as well as challenges and restraints of both emerging as well as developed regions
Includes in-depth analysis of the market from various perspectives through Porter’s five forces analysis
Provides insight into the market through Value Chain
Market dynamics scenario, along with growth opportunities of the market in the years to come
Sun care products refer to a range of skincare products designed to protect the skin from the harmful effects of sun exposure, including sunburn, premature aging, and skin cancer. These products typically include sunscreen lotions, sprays, creams, and balms that contain ingredients such as UV filters, antioxidants, and moisturizers. Sun care products are essential for maintaining skin health and preventing sun damage, making them popular among consumers who prioritize skincare and sun protection.
The market for sun care products has been experiencing steady growth in recent years, driven by increasing awareness of the importance of sun protection, rising concerns about skin cancer and premature aging, and growing demand for multifunctional skincare products. In addition, factors such as changing lifestyles, rising disposable incomes, and the influence of social media and beauty trends have contributed to the expansion of the sun care market. As more consumers seek products that offer broad-spectrum protection, anti-aging benefits, and environmentally friendly formulations, manufacturers are innovating to meet these evolving needs and preferences. Overall, the sun care market is expected to continue growing as consumers prioritize skin health and sun protection in their daily skincare routines.
The global Sun Care market size was estimated at USD 427 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 427 million by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 0 during the forecast period.
This report provides a deep insight into the global Sun Care market covering all its essential aspects. This ranges from a macro overview of the market to micro details of the market size, competitive landscape, development trend, niche market, key market drivers and challenges, SWOT analysis, Porter's five forces analysis, value chain analysis, PEST analysis, etc. In terms of regional markets, the report details the market space and development potential of each market segment in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, the Middle East and Africa, as well as the competitive landscape of major players, etc
The analysis helps the reader to shape the competition within the industries and strategies for the competitive environment to enhance the potential profit. Furthermore, it provides a simple framework for evaluating and accessing the position of the business organization. The report structure also focuses on the competitive landscape of the Global Sun Care Market, this report introduces in detail the market share, market performance, product situation, operation situation, etc. of the main players, which helps the readers in the industry to identify the main competitors and deeply understand the competition pattern of the market.
In a word, this report is a must-read for industry players, investors, researchers, consultants, business strategists, and all those who have any kind of stake or are planning to foray into the Sun Care market in any manner.
Global Sun Care Market: Market Segmentation Analysis
The research report includes specific segments by region (country), manufacturers, Type, and Application. Market segmentation creates subsets of a market based on product type, end-user or application, Geographic, and other factors. By understanding the market segments, the decision-maker can leverage this targeting in the product, sales, and marketing strategies. Market segments can power your product development cycles by informing how you create product offerings for different segments.
Key Company
Beiersdorf AG
Groupe Clarins
Johnson & Johnson
Coty Inc.
Shiseido Co. Ltd.
L'oreal
Bioderma Laboratories
Estee Lauder
Burt's Bees
Unilever
Market Segmentation (by Type)
SPF 6-14
SPF 15-30
SPF 30-50
SPF 50+
Market Segmentation (by Application)
Cream
Gel
Lotion
Powder
Liquid
Wipes
Spray
Geographic Segmentation
North America (USA, Canada, Mexico)
Europe (Germany, UK, France, Russia, Italy, Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Southeast Asia, Rest of Asia-Pacific)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Columbia, Rest of South America)
The Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Rest of MEA)
Key Benefits of This Market Research:
Industry drivers, restraints, and opportunities covered in the study
Neutral perspective on the market performance
Recent industry trends and developments
Competitive landscape & strategies of key players
Potential & niche segments and regions exhibiting promising growth covered
Historical, current, and projected market size, in terms of value
In-depth analysis of the Sun Care Market
Overview of the regional outlook of the Sun Care Market:
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1 mainly introduces the statistical scope of the report, market division standards, and market research methods.
Chapter 2 is an executive summary of different market segments (by region, product type, application, etc), including the market size of each market segment, future development potential, and so on. It offers a high-level view of the current state of the Sun Care Market and its likely evolution in the short to mid-term, and long term.
Chapter 3 makes a detailed analysis of the market's competitive landscape of the market and provides the market share, capacity, output, price, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information of the main manufacturers in the market.
Chapter 4 is the analysis of the whole market industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry, as well as Porter's five forces analysis.
Chapter 5 introduces the latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 6 provides the analysis of various market segments according to product types, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 7 provides the analysis of various market segments according to application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 8 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and capacity of each country in the world.
Chapter 9 shares the main producing countries of Sun Care, their output value, profit level, regional supply, production capacity layout, etc. from the supply side.
Chapter 10 introduces the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales revenue, sales volume, price, gross profit margin, market share, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 11 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region in the next five years.
Chapter 12 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each market segment in the next five years.
Chapter 13 is the main points and conclusions of the report.
Key Reasons to Buy this Report:
Access to date statistics compiled by our researchers. These provide you with historical and forecast data, which is analyzed to tell you why your market is set to change
This enables you to anticipate market changes to remain ahead of your competitors
You will be able to copy data from the Excel spreadsheet straight into your marketing plans, business presentations, or other strategic documents
The concise analysis, clear graph, and table format will enable you to pinpoint the information you require quickly
Provision of market value data for each segment and sub-segment
Indicates the region and segment that is expected to witness the fastest growth as well as to dominate the market
Analysis by geography highlighting the consumption of the product/service in the region as well as indicating the factors that are affecting the market within each region
Competitive landscape which incorporates the market ranking of the major players, along with new service/product launches, partnerships, business expansions, and acquisitions in the past five years of companies profiled
Extensive company profiles comprising of company overview, company insights, product benchmarking, and SWOT analysis for the major market players
The current as well as the future market outlook of the industry concerning recent developments which involve growth opportunities and drivers as well as challenges and restraints of both emerging as well as developed regions
Includes in-depth analysis of the market from various perspectives through Porter’s five forces analysis
Provides insight into the market through Value Chain
Market dynamics scenario, along with growth opportunities of the market in the years to come
Table of Contents
156 Pages
- 1 Research Methodology and Statistical Scope
- 1.1 Market Definition and Statistical Scope of Sun Care
- 1.2 Key Market Segments
- 1.2.1 Sun Care Segment by Type
- 1.2.2 Sun Care Segment by Application
- 1.3 Methodology & Sources of Information
- 1.3.1 Research Methodology
- 1.3.2 Research Process
- 1.3.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
- 1.3.4 Base Year
- 1.3.5 Report Assumptions & Caveats
- 2 Sun Care Market Overview
- 2.1 Global Market Overview
- 2.1.1 Global Sun Care Market Size (M USD) Estimates and Forecasts (2020-2033)
- 2.1.2 Global Sun Care Sales Estimates and Forecasts (2020-2033)
- 2.2 Market Segment Executive Summary
- 2.3 Global Market Size by Region
- 3 Sun Care Market Competitive Landscape
- 3.1 Company Assessment Quadrant
- 3.2 Global Sun Care Product Life Cycle
- 3.3 Global Sun Care Sales by Manufacturers (2020-2025)
- 3.4 Global Sun Care Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers (2020-2025)
- 3.5 Sun Care Market Share by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3)
- 3.6 Global Sun Care Average Price by Manufacturers (2020-2025)
- 3.7 Manufacturers Sun Care Manufacturing Sites, Area Served, Product Type
- 3.8 Sun Care Market Competitive Situation and Trends
- 3.8.1 Sun Care Market Concentration Rate
- 3.8.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest Sun Care Players Market Share by Revenue
- 3.8.3 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
- 4 Sun Care Industry Chain Analysis
- 4.1 Sun Care Industry Chain Analysis
- 4.2 Market Overview of Key Raw Materials
- 4.3 Midstream Market Analysis
- 4.4 Downstream Customer Analysis
- 5 The Development and Dynamics of Sun Care Market
- 5.1 Key Development Trends
- 5.2 Driving Factors
- 5.3 Market Challenges
- 5.4 Industry News
- 5.4.1 New Product Developments
- 5.4.2 Mergers & Acquisitions
- 5.4.3 Expansions
- 5.4.4 Collaboration/Supply Contracts
- 5.5 PEST Analysis
- 5.5.1 Industry Policies Analysis
- 5.5.2 Economic Environment Analysis
- 5.5.3 Social Environment Analysis
- 5.5.4 Technological Environment Analysis
- 5.6 Global Sun Care Market Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 5.6.1 Global Trade Frictions
- 5.6.2 Global Trade Frictions and Their Impacts to Sun Care Market
- 5.7 ESG Ratings of Leading Companies
- 6 Sun Care Market Segmentation by Type
- 6.1 Evaluation Matrix of Segment Market Development Potential (Type)
- 6.2 Global Sun Care Sales Market Share by Type (2020-2025)
- 6.3 Global Sun Care Market Size Market Share by Type (2020-2025)
- 6.4 Global Sun Care Price by Type (2020-2025)
- 7 Sun Care Market Segmentation by Application
- 7.1 Evaluation Matrix of Segment Market Development Potential (Application)
- 7.2 Global Sun Care Market Sales by Application (2020-2025)
- 7.3 Global Sun Care Market Size (M USD) by Application (2020-2025)
- 7.4 Global Sun Care Sales Growth Rate by Application (2020-2025)
- 8 Sun Care Market Sales by Region
- 8.1 Global Sun Care Sales by Region
- 8.1.1 Global Sun Care Sales by Region
- 8.1.2 Global Sun Care Sales Market Share by Region
- 8.2 Global Sun Care Market Size by Region
- 8.2.1 Global Sun Care Market Size by Region
- 8.2.2 Global Sun Care Market Size Market Share by Region
- 8.3 North America
- 8.3.1 North America Sun Care Sales by Country
- 8.3.2 North America Sun Care Market Size by Country
- 8.3.3 U.S. Market Overview
- 8.3.4 Canada Market Overview
- 8.3.5 Mexico Market Overview
- 8.4 Europe
- 8.4.1 Europe Sun Care Sales by Country
- 8.4.2 Europe Sun Care Market Size by Country
- 8.4.3 Germany Market Overview
- 8.4.4 France Market Overview
- 8.4.5 U.K. Market Overview
- 8.4.6 Italy Market Overview
- 8.4.7 Spain Market Overview
- 8.5 Asia Pacific
- 8.5.1 Asia Pacific Sun Care Sales by Region
- 8.5.2 Asia Pacific Sun Care Market Size by Region
- 8.5.3 China Market Overview
- 8.5.4 Japan Market Overview
- 8.5.5 South Korea Market Overview
- 8.5.6 India Market Overview
- 8.5.7 Southeast Asia Market Overview
- 8.6 South America
- 8.6.1 South America Sun Care Sales by Country
- 8.6.2 South America Sun Care Market Size by Country
- 8.6.3 Brazil Market Overview
- 8.6.4 Argentina Market Overview
- 8.6.5 Columbia Market Overview
- 8.7 Middle East and Africa
- 8.7.1 Middle East and Africa Sun Care Sales by Region
- 8.7.2 Middle East and Africa Sun Care Market Size by Region
- 8.7.3 Saudi Arabia Market Overview
- 8.7.4 UAE Market Overview
- 8.7.5 Egypt Market Overview
- 8.7.6 Nigeria Market Overview
- 8.7.7 South Africa Market Overview
- 9 Sun Care Market Production by Region
- 9.1 Global Production of Sun Care by Region(2020-2025)
- 9.2 Global Sun Care Revenue Market Share by Region (2020-2025)
- 9.3 Global Sun Care Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 9.4 North America Sun Care Production
- 9.4.1 North America Sun Care Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
- 9.4.2 North America Sun Care Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 9.5 Europe Sun Care Production
- 9.5.1 Europe Sun Care Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
- 9.5.2 Europe Sun Care Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 9.6 Japan Sun Care Production (2020-2025)
- 9.6.1 Japan Sun Care Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
- 9.6.2 Japan Sun Care Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 9.7 China Sun Care Production (2020-2025)
- 9.7.1 China Sun Care Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
- 9.7.2 China Sun Care Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 10 Key Companies Profile
- 10.1 Beiersdorf AG
- 10.1.1 Beiersdorf AG Basic Information
- 10.1.2 Beiersdorf AG Sun Care Product Overview
- 10.1.3 Beiersdorf AG Sun Care Product Market Performance
- 10.1.4 Beiersdorf AG Business Overview
- 10.1.5 Beiersdorf AG SWOT Analysis
- 10.1.6 Beiersdorf AG Recent Developments
- 10.2 Groupe Clarins
- 10.2.1 Groupe Clarins Basic Information
- 10.2.2 Groupe Clarins Sun Care Product Overview
- 10.2.3 Groupe Clarins Sun Care Product Market Performance
- 10.2.4 Groupe Clarins Business Overview
- 10.2.5 Groupe Clarins SWOT Analysis
- 10.2.6 Groupe Clarins Recent Developments
- 10.3 Johnson and Johnson
- 10.3.1 Johnson and Johnson Basic Information
- 10.3.2 Johnson and Johnson Sun Care Product Overview
- 10.3.3 Johnson and Johnson Sun Care Product Market Performance
- 10.3.4 Johnson and Johnson Business Overview
- 10.3.5 Johnson and Johnson SWOT Analysis
- 10.3.6 Johnson and Johnson Recent Developments
- 10.4 Coty Inc.
- 10.4.1 Coty Inc. Basic Information
- 10.4.2 Coty Inc. Sun Care Product Overview
- 10.4.3 Coty Inc. Sun Care Product Market Performance
- 10.4.4 Coty Inc. Business Overview
- 10.4.5 Coty Inc. Recent Developments
- 10.5 Shiseido Co. Ltd.
- 10.5.1 Shiseido Co. Ltd. Basic Information
- 10.5.2 Shiseido Co. Ltd. Sun Care Product Overview
- 10.5.3 Shiseido Co. Ltd. Sun Care Product Market Performance
- 10.5.4 Shiseido Co. Ltd. Business Overview
- 10.5.5 Shiseido Co. Ltd. Recent Developments
- 10.6 L'oreal
- 10.6.1 L'oreal Basic Information
- 10.6.2 L'oreal Sun Care Product Overview
- 10.6.3 L'oreal Sun Care Product Market Performance
- 10.6.4 L'oreal Business Overview
- 10.6.5 L'oreal Recent Developments
- 10.7 Bioderma Laboratories
- 10.7.1 Bioderma Laboratories Basic Information
- 10.7.2 Bioderma Laboratories Sun Care Product Overview
- 10.7.3 Bioderma Laboratories Sun Care Product Market Performance
- 10.7.4 Bioderma Laboratories Business Overview
- 10.7.5 Bioderma Laboratories Recent Developments
- 10.8 Estee Lauder
- 10.8.1 Estee Lauder Basic Information
- 10.8.2 Estee Lauder Sun Care Product Overview
- 10.8.3 Estee Lauder Sun Care Product Market Performance
- 10.8.4 Estee Lauder Business Overview
- 10.8.5 Estee Lauder Recent Developments
- 10.9 Burt's Bees
- 10.9.1 Burt's Bees Basic Information
- 10.9.2 Burt's Bees Sun Care Product Overview
- 10.9.3 Burt's Bees Sun Care Product Market Performance
- 10.9.4 Burt's Bees Business Overview
- 10.9.5 Burt's Bees Recent Developments
- 10.10 Unilever
- 10.10.1 Unilever Basic Information
- 10.10.2 Unilever Sun Care Product Overview
- 10.10.3 Unilever Sun Care Product Market Performance
- 10.10.4 Unilever Business Overview
- 10.10.5 Unilever Recent Developments
- 11 Sun Care Market Forecast by Region
- 11.1 Global Sun Care Market Size Forecast
- 11.2 Global Sun Care Market Forecast by Region
- 11.2.1 North America Market Size Forecast by Country
- 11.2.2 Europe Sun Care Market Size Forecast by Country
- 11.2.3 Asia Pacific Sun Care Market Size Forecast by Region
- 11.2.4 South America Sun Care Market Size Forecast by Country
- 11.2.5 Middle East and Africa Forecasted Sales of Sun Care by Country
- 12 Forecast Market by Type and by Application (2026-2033)
- 12.1 Global Sun Care Market Forecast by Type (2026-2033)
- 12.1.1 Global Forecasted Sales of Sun Care by Type (2026-2033)
- 12.1.2 Global Sun Care Market Size Forecast by Type (2026-2033)
- 12.1.3 Global Forecasted Price of Sun Care by Type (2026-2033)
- 12.2 Global Sun Care Market Forecast by Application (2026-2033)
- 12.2.1 Global Sun Care Sales (K Units) Forecast by Application
- 12.2.2 Global Sun Care Market Size (M USD) Forecast by Application (2026-2033)
- 13 Conclusion and Key Findings
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