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German cosmetics industry revenue rises to 19.1 billion euros in H1 2026
The German cosmetics and household care industry reported a total revenue of 19.1 billion euros for the first half of 2026, marking a 2.2 percent increase compared to the previous year. According to data from the industry association IKW, the sector is seeing a significant recovery in international trade.
Export revenue, which includes household care products, rose by 3.8 percent to reach 6.2 billion euros, following a period of stagnation in exports last year. Domestic sales also grew, with the German market generating 12.9 billion euros, a 1.4 percent increase.
IKW Managing Director Thomas Keiser noted that the rise in exports is a positive signal for the industry. He emphasized that companies require reliable and competitive framework conditions to capitalize on international opportunities and strengthen Germany as a business location. The IKW represents over 465 companies that account for approximately 95 percent of the German market and employ around 178,000 people.
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Frankfurt · Germany · IKW · Thomas Keiser
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Domestic market revenue reached 12.9 billion euros, representing a 1.4 percent increase compared to the previous year. www.leinetal24.de · www.ad-hoc-news.de · www.volksfreund.de · www.wz.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] IKW Managing Director Thomas Keiser described the increase in exports as a positive signal for the industry. www.leinetal24.de · www.ad-hoc-news.de · www.volksfreund.de · www.wz.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] Export revenue, including household care products, rose by 3.8 percent to 6.2 billion euros. www.leinetal24.de · www.ad-hoc-news.de · www.volksfreund.de · www.wz.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] IKW member companies account for approximately 95 percent of the German market. www.leinetal24.de · www.ad-hoc-news.de · www.volksfreund.de · www.wz.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] The IKW previously forecasted a total annual revenue growth of 1.5 percent, reaching approximately 24.1 billion euros for the German market. www.leinetal24.de · www.ad-hoc-news.de · www.volksfreund.de · www.wz.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] The IKW represents more than 465 companies and approximately 178,000 employees in production and sales. www.leinetal24.de · www.ad-hoc-news.de · www.volksfreund.de · www.wz.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] The German cosmetics and household care industry generated 19.1 billion euros in total revenue during the first half of 2026. www.leinetal24.de · www.ad-hoc-news.de · www.volksfreund.de · www.wz.de