China Vegan Cosmetics Market Size, Share & Clean Beauty Industry Outlook 2025-2033

Market Overview

The China vegan cosmetics market size reached USD 3,029.40 Million in 2024 and is forecasted to reach USD 6,065.96 Million by 2033, recording a CAGR of 7.19% during the forecast period of 2025-2033. This growth is driven by consumer preferences for natural, animal-free beauty products, growing eco-awareness, and regulatory shifts towards cruelty-free imports. Sustainability trends among millennials and Gen Z also contribute significantly to the market expansion.

Study Assumption Years

• Base Year: 2024
• Historical Year/Period: 2019-2024
• Forecast Year/Period: 2025-2033

China Vegan Cosmetics Market Key Takeaways

• The China vegan cosmetics market size was USD 3,029.40 Million in 2024.
• The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.19% during 2025-2033.
• The market size is forecasted to reach USD 6,065.96 Million by 2033.
• The fusion of traditional botanical wisdom with modern vegan formulations is a notable market trend, incorporating ingredients like goji berry extract and green tea polyphenols.
• Regulatory shifts are favoring cruelty-free imports and domestic vegan certification, leading to reformulated products avoiding animal-derived ingredients.
• Digital commerce platforms and influencer advocacy are enhancing ingredient transparency and ethical consumerism.
• Eco-packaging and responsible sourcing are appealing strongly to Chinese millennials and Gen Z consumers.

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Market Growth Factors

The China vegan cosmetics market is propelled by rising consumer interest in natural and animal-free beauty products, reflecting an increasing eco-awareness and demand for healthier skincare options. Consumers are gravitating towards products that prioritize clean-label ingredients and sustainability, which fuels market growth. The market size was notably USD 3,029.40 Million in 2024 and is expected to grow to USD 6,065.96 Million by 2033 at a CAGR of 7.19%, indicating strong growth driven by these demands.

A significant regulatory push is another critical driver, as regulations have shifted to prohibit animal testing for cosmetic imports. This creates opportunities for both international and domestic brands offering cruelty-free and vegan-certified products. The Chinese government's removal or waiver of animal-testing requirements for imported online cosmetics and the increased uptake of vegan certifications by local brands stimulate the reformulation of products avoiding animal-derived ingredients like glycerin and collagen. This momentum towards certified cruelty-free products is accelerating market adoption.

The growth is further supported by digital commerce platforms and influencer-driven advocacy, amplifying ingredient transparency and ethical consumption. Platforms such as Tmall, Xiaohongshu, and Douyin enable consumers to access detailed product information, ingredient panels, and verification badges. Influencers demonstrate vegan beauty routines highlighting toxin-free, plant-based serums and eco-friendly packaging. This digitalized beauty culture, especially among consumers in cities like Shanghai and Beijing, is driving mainstream demand for fully transparent, cruelty-free vegan cosmetics.

Market Segmentation

Product Type Insights:

• Skin Care: The report identifies skin care as a key product type segment within the vegan cosmetics market, driven by the use of plant-based actives and natural ingredients anchored in traditional Chinese medicine.

• Hair Care
• Makeup
• Others

Distribution Channel Insights:

• Supermarkets and Hypermarkets: These traditional retail channels are part of the market segmentation, addressing broad consumer access.
• Convenience Stores
• Specialty Stores
• Online Stores: Digital commerce platforms significantly
influence market growth through online sales and influencer-driven promotions.
• Others

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Regional Insights

The China vegan cosmetics market is segmented into major regional markets: North China, East China, South Central China, Southwest China, Northwest China, and Northeast China. While the report does not specify a dominant region by explicit statistics, it highlights major cities such as Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, and Chengdu as particularly responsive to vegan cosmetic products, driven by digital commerce and ethical consumerism.

Recent Developments & News

In February 2024, Evonik partnered with Jland Biotech, a Chinese company, to promote vegan collagen used in personal care and cosmetics. Evonik invested through its Venture Capital business to strengthen this long-term partnership. This collaboration enables Evonik to provide commercial quantities of collagen for skincare applications, including moisturizing and anti-aging lotions.

Competitive Landscape

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.
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