Middle East & Africa Skin Lightening Products Market Size & Outlook

The skin lightening products market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 1,200.6 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 3.8% is expected of Middle East & Africa skin lightening products market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$927.7
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$1,200.6
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
3.8%
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Middle East & Africa

MEA skin lightening products market highlights

  • The MEA skin lightening products market generated a revenue of USD 927.7 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.8% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, creams was the largest revenue generating product in 2023.
  • Cleanser is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 927.7 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 1,200.6 million
Growth rate3.8% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentCreams
Fastest growing segmentCleanser
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationCreams, Cleanser, Face Mask
Key market players worldwideL'Oreal SA, Beiersdorf AG, Shiseido Co Ltd, Procter & Gamble Co, Unilever PLC, Kao Corp, Avon Products, Himalaya Global, Lotus Herbals, VLCC Healthcare


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 8.3% of the global skin lightening products market in 2023.
  • Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 9,111.0 million by 2030.

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Creams was the largest segment with a revenue share of 52.12% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa skin lightening products market based on creams, cleanser, face mask covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Growing middle-class population and increased spending power across many socio-economic groups in the Middle East & South Africa have propelled the demand for affordable but reliable quality skincare products. This factor is subsequently expected to drive the skin lightening products market in the region.

According to an article by Financial Tribune, Iranians spent 4.5% of their annual earnings on beauty and skincare products in 2018, which is three times more than most European countries, including Germany and France.

In addition, there are 15 million cosmetic and skincare product users in Iran, which makes it the second-largest Arab market for cosmetics after Saudi Arabia. As a result, the demand for skincare and beauty products is anticipated to remain high in the region, which, in turn, will bode well for skin lightening products.

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