Market Forecast By Type (Product, Services), By Product Type (Shampoo, Hair Color, Conditioner, Hair Styling Product, Hair Oil, Hair Spray, Hair Gel, Others), By Distribution Channel (Online Stores, Hypermarkets, Direct Selling) and Competitive landscape
Product Code: ETC003506 | Publication Date: Aug 2020 | Updated Date: Sep 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 | |
According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights,
Report Name | China Hair Care Market |
Forecast period | 2025-2031 |
CAGR | 7.6% |
Growing Sector | Hair Color and Hair Oil |
The China hair care market report thoroughly covers the market by Product Type, Type and Distribution channel. The market report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the ongoing market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers, which would help the stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
The China hair care market growth has been steady as consumers become more conscious about appearance and personal grooming. The demand for multiple haircare products such as shampoos, conditioners, oils, and speciality treatments is rising due to increasing beauty standards, urbanisation, and greater awareness of hair health. Additionally, both local and international brands are witnessing robust expansion as they offer a huge variety of haircare products suited to different hair concerns and types. Moreover, the market is evolving rapidly with rising self-care habits and modern lifestyles.
China Hair Care Market is expected to grow at a significant CAGR of 7.6% during the forecast period 2025-2031. Several Key drivers are boosting the growth of the China haircare market. Major drivers such as the influence of beauty trends on social media, rising awareness about hair hygiene, and the availability of products for several hair problems are propelling the market demand. Additionally, the rising demand for high-quality and natural hair care products is boosted by the increasing concerns regarding hair problems. Moreover, the role of beauty influencers is crucial in fueling consumer choice and further supporting the growth of the market.
The China haircare market faces several challenges, even with the steady growth, mainly in urban regions. Issues like price sensitivity among consumers, high competition, and limited awareness about product ingredients pose a major challenge to market growth. Additionally, the limited access to a wide variety of haircare products is impacting the market expansion in rural areas. The presence of counterfeit or low-quality items may also damage consumer confidence and impact the brand value. Overall, Companies must focus on educating customers, building loyalty, and maintaining quality to tackle these issues.
Several key trends are evolving the China hair care market. Trends such as consumers' shift toward natural, organic, and chemical-free products due to the rising awareness of health and environmental concerns are boosting the growth of the market. Additionally, consumers preferred personalised solutions to tackle their personal hair problems, such as hair fall prevention, dandruff control, and scalp care, influencing companies to innovate haircare products. Together, these trends are shaping the market growth.
The China hair care industry offers various promising investment opportunities, particularly for brands that are adopting herbal, natural, or customised products. The rising demand for haircare products from both urban and suburban areas offers good opportunities for product growth and brand building. Additionally, the innovation of Digital platforms and influencer marketing helps brands to reach a wider audience. Investors can also explore companies that focus on education, quality, and affordability as they offer long-term growth and shape market dynamics.
Leading players in the China hair care market dominate through innovative products, strong distribution, trusted quality, and wide appeal across various consumer segments, and hair care needs include Unilever, L'Oréal, Procter & Gamble, Shiseido, and Sunsilk.
The government has been launching various strict regulations in the China haircare products market. Hair care products are under general cosmetic and consumer safety laws set by these regulations. These regulations focus on ensuring that ingredients are safe and products are labelled clearly for consumer safety. Additionally, regulations set mandates for imported products to meet exact quality standards and undergo testing. Overall, these rules aim to protect consumers from misleading information and harmful substances, and encouraging companies to be responsible and transparent helps to gain long-term growth.
The China hair care market is expected to grow steadily in the future, driven by rising demand from both urban and rural areas. People will shift towards products that meet their specific needs and hair types due to the improved consumer awareness regarding hair. Natural extracts and advanced formulas, like innovations in ingredients, are likely to gain popularity. Additionally, competition between Local and global brands will continue to rise, creating more options and better value. Overall, factors like increasing self-care habits and digital influence will shape the market dynamics in the coming years.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the subsequent market segments and their leading categories.
Shampoos hold the largest China haircare market share, as they are considered essential for daily hygiene and widely used by all age groups. Consumers prefer shampoos that cater to specific concerns like hair fall, dandruff, and oily scalp, making them the most frequently purchased hair care items.
According to Adammya, Senior Research Analyst, 6Wresearch, the Cosmetic Hair Care dominates the China hair care market. This includes products like shampoos, conditioners, hair serums, and styling items designed to improve appearance, manageability, and texture.
The market report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments:
1. Executive Summary |
2. Introduction |
2.1. Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2. Report Description |
2.3. Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4. Research Methodology |
2.5. Assumptions |
3. China Hair Care Market Overview |
3.1. China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2. China Hair Care Market Revenues & Volume, 2021–2031 |
3.3. China Hair Care Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4. China Hair Care Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5. China Hair Care Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021–2031 |
3.6. China Hair Care Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021-2031 |
3.7. China Hair Care Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021-2031 |
4. China Hair Care Market Dynamics |
4.1. Impact Analysis |
4.2. Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing disposable income of consumers in China |
4.2.2 Growing awareness about personal grooming and hygiene |
4.2.3 Rising urbanization leading to a higher demand for hair care products |
4.3. Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Presence of counterfeit and low-quality hair care products in the market |
4.3.2 Cultural preferences and traditional hair care practices impacting the adoption of new products |
5. China Hair Care Market Trends |
6. China Hair Care Market, By Types |
6.1. China Hair Care Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2. China Hair Care Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021-2031 |
6.2.3. China Hair Care Market Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2021-2031 |
6.2.4. China Hair Care Market Revenues & Volume, By Services, 2021-2031 |
6.2. China Hair Care Market, By Product Type |
6.2.1. Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2. China Hair Care Market Revenues & Volume, By Shampoo, 2021-2031 |
6.2.3. China Hair Care Market Revenues & Volume, By Hair Colour, 2021-2031 |
6.2.4. China Hair Care Market Revenues & Volume, By Conditioner, 2021-2031 |
6.2.5. China Hair Care Market Revenues & Volume, By Hair Styling Product, 2021-2031 |
6.2.6. China Hair Care Market Revenues & Volume, By Hair Oil, 2021-2031 |
6.2.7. China Hair Care Market Revenues & Volume, By Hair Spray, 2021-2031 |
6.2.8. China Hair Care Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031 |
6.2.9. China Hair Care Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031 |
6.3. China Hair Care Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.3.1. Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2. China Hair Care Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Stores, 2021-2031 |
6.3.3 China Hair Care Market Revenues & Volume, By Hypermarkets, 2021-2031 |
6.3.4. China Hair Care Market Revenues & Volume, By Direct Selling, 2021-2031 |
7. China Hair Care Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1. China Hair Care Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2. China Hair Care Market Imports from Major Countries |
8. China Hair Care Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of new product launches in the hair care market |
8.2 Growth in online sales of hair care products |
8.3 Consumer satisfaction and loyalty metrics for hair care brands |
8.4 Adoption rate of innovative hair care technologies |
8.5 Investment and expansion activities of key players in the Chinese hair care market |
9. China Hair Care Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1. China Hair Care Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021-2031 |
9.2. China Hair Care Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021-2031 |
9.3. China Hair Care Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021-2031 |
10. China Hair Care Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1. China Hair Care Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2. China Hair Care Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11. Company Profiles |
12. Recommendations |
13. Disclaimer |