UN Comtrade • Latest complete year: 2024
33 - Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations (HS 33)
Global exports
$182.84B
Global imports
$174.43B
Top exporter share
15.0%
Top importer share
13.3%
- In 2024, global exports of Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations totaled $182.8B.
- The top exporter, France, accounted for 15.0% of the world's exports with a value of $27.5B.
- The leading importer was the United States, with imports valued at $23.2B, representing 13.3% of the global total.
- Other major exporters include the United States ($15.4B), Germany ($12.7B), and Ireland ($12.5B).
- On the import side, China ($16.3B) and Germany ($9.6B) were also significant markets.
Top Exporters in 2024
In the global market for essential oils and perfumery, total exports reached $182.8B in 2024. France was the clear leader, with exports valued at $27.5B, making up 15.0% of the total share. The United States was the second-largest exporter, with shipments worth $15.4B (8.4% share). Germany and Ireland also played significant roles, exporting $12.7B and $12.5B, respectively.
See also: FranceUnited StatesGermanyIreland
Top Importers in 2024
Global imports of essential oils and perfumery were valued at $174.4B in 2024. The United States was the largest single market for these products, importing goods worth $23.2B, which is 13.3% of the world's total. China followed as the second-largest importer with a 9.3% share, valued at $16.3B. Other major destinations included Germany ($9.6B) and the United Kingdom ($8.3B).
See also: ChinaUnited Kingdom
Product Breakdown
This product category is diverse. The largest sub-category by export value is 'Cosmetic and toilet preparations' (HS4 3304), which accounted for $72.4B in 2024. 'Odoriferous substances and mixtures' (HS4 3302) was the second most significant, with exports of $33.9B, followed by 'Perfumes and toilet waters' (HS4 3303) at $29.5B.
Quick insights
- France is the top exporter (15.0% of reported exports).
- USA is the top importer (13.3% of reported imports).
- Top 3 exporter concentration: 30.4%.
- Top 5 exporter concentration: 42.6%.
Notes: Shares are relative to reported totals in the dataset for the selected year.
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Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations - product groups (4-digit) by top countries (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Top 10 countries with the leading 6 product groups (4-digit); remainder grouped as Other.
Flow: Exports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations - country rank by trade value (Exports), 2015-2024 (USD)
Ranks show the top 10 countries by latest-year value (rank 1 is largest).
Flow: Exports | Years: 2015-2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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Global export trend
Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations - exports over time (Exports), 2015-2024 (USD)
Annual reported exports across available years.
Flow: Exports | Years: 2015-2024 | Unit: USD | Source: UN Comtrade
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HS4 drilldown
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HS4 subcategories within HS 33 for 2024 (partner = World). Values are summed across reporting economies; coverage varies by reporter and year.
Exports
Coverage vs HS2: 99.6%
Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations - top 4-digit product groups by export share (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Leading 4-digit product groups by export value.
Flow: Exports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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| HS4 | Subcategory | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3304 | Cosmetic and toilet preparation… | $72.35B | 39.6% |
| 3302 | Odoriferous substances and mixt… | $33.94B | 18.6% |
| 3303 | Perfumes and toilet waters | $29.45B | 16.1% |
| 3305 | Hair preparations; for use on t… | $18.15B | 9.9% |
| 3307 | Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet p… | $15.23B | 8.3% |
| 3306 | Oral or dental hygiene preparat… | $6.91B | 3.8% |
| 3301 | Oils; essential (concretes, abs… | $6.12B | 3.3% |
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Fastest-growing HS4 (CAGR 2019–2024)
Filter: start-year value ≥ $1.00M
| HS4 | Subcategory | CAGR | 2024 value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3303 | Perfumes and toilet waters | 6.8% | $29.45B |
| 3302 | Odoriferous substances and mixt… | 5.8% | $33.94B |
| 3305 | Hair preparations; for use on t… | 4.3% | $18.15B |
| 3306 | Oral or dental hygiene preparat… | 2.8% | $6.91B |
| 3304 | Cosmetic and toilet preparation… | 2.8% | $72.35B |
| 3307 | Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet p… | 2.4% | $15.23B |
| 3301 | Oils; essential (concretes, abs… | 2.0% | $6.12B |
Imports
Coverage vs HS2: 99.6%
Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations - top 4-digit product groups by import share (Imports), 2024 (USD)
Leading 4-digit product groups by import value.
Flow: Imports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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| HS4 | Subcategory | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3304 | Cosmetic and toilet preparation… | $69.71B | 40.0% |
| 3302 | Odoriferous substances and mixt… | $31.19B | 17.9% |
| 3303 | Perfumes and toilet waters | $28.53B | 16.4% |
| 3305 | Hair preparations; for use on t… | $17.26B | 9.9% |
| 3307 | Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet p… | $13.69B | 7.8% |
| 3306 | Oral or dental hygiene preparat… | $7.06B | 4.0% |
| 3301 | Oils; essential (concretes, abs… | $6.21B | 3.6% |
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Fastest-growing HS4 (CAGR 2019–2024)
Filter: start-year value ≥ $1.00M
| HS4 | Subcategory | CAGR | 2024 value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3303 | Perfumes and toilet waters | 7.6% | $28.53B |
| 3302 | Odoriferous substances and mixt… | 4.2% | $31.19B |
| 3305 | Hair preparations; for use on t… | 3.7% | $17.26B |
| 3304 | Cosmetic and toilet preparation… | 2.6% | $69.71B |
| 3306 | Oral or dental hygiene preparat… | 2.1% | $7.06B |
| 3307 | Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet p… | 2.0% | $13.69B |
| 3301 | Oils; essential (concretes, abs… | 1.6% | $6.21B |
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| Exporter | Importer | Value | Share of exports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland (IRL) | USA (USA) | $4.24B | 2.3% |
| USA (USA) | Canada (CAN) | $3.81B | 2.1% |
| France (FRA) | USA (USA) | $3.22B | 1.8% |
| France (FRA) | Germany (DEU) | $2.68B | 1.5% |
| China, Hong Kong SAR (HKG) | China (CHN) | $2.57B | 1.4% |
| France (FRA) | Spain (ESP) | $2.56B | 1.4% |
| Rep. of Korea (KOR) | China (CHN) | $2.39B | 1.3% |
| Singapore (SGP) | China (CHN) | $2.15B | 1.2% |
| Canada (CAN) | USA (USA) | $1.96B | 1.1% |
| France (FRA) | China (CHN) | $1.93B | 1.1% |
| Mexico (MEX) | USA (USA) | $1.90B | 1.0% |
| Ireland (IRL) | Mexico (MEX) | $1.85B | 1.0% |
| Rep. of Korea (KOR) | USA (USA) | $1.83B | 1.0% |
| Japan (JPN) | China (CHN) | $1.66B | 0.9% |
| France (FRA) | Italy (ITA) | $1.66B | 0.9% |
Data notes & methodology
Source: UN Comtrade
Exports total: $182.84B • Imports total: $174.43B
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