| Product Code: ETC045664 | Publication Date: Aug 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 |
India`s sun care products import market witnessed significant growth in 2024, with key exporting countries including China, South Korea, Thailand, Metropolitan France, and Indonesia. The market concentration, as measured by the HHI, shifted from low to moderate in 2024, indicating increased competition among suppliers. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 was an impressive 33.92%, with a notable growth rate of 13.26% from 2023 to 2024. This data suggests a thriving sun care products import market in India, driven by a diverse range of international suppliers.

Sun care products are used to protect the skin from sun damage, including wrinkles and other signs of premature aging. Common ingredients found in these products include titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, avobenzone, oxybenzone and octocrylene as well as antioxidants like vitamin E and green tea extract. Sunscreen is important for any outdoor activity during sunny days or even when it?s cloudy out because UV rays can still penetrate the clouds. The India Sun Care Products Market was valued at USD 1 billion in 2025 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% over the forecast period (2025-2031).
Increasing awareness about skin protection: With rising awareness levels among consumers about skin health & protection from UVA/UVB Rays resulting in increased usage of sunscreens has been driving growth of this market substantially. Additionally changing lifestyles coupled with growing inclination towards outdoor activities such as swimming & sailing have further led to increased adoption of suncare products such as lotions & sprays across India. Growing demand for natural / organic sunscreen formulations: Over recent years there has been increasing trend towards using natural based ingredients which are devoid off chemicals thereby providing minimal side effects on human body when applied onto skin surface leading to surge in popularity & demand for Natural / Organic Suncare Product Range among customers especially women across India .
Availability Of Counterfeit Products In Rural Areas : Due To Low Level Of Awareness Among Consumers And Poor Distribution Networks Operating In Rural Parts Of Country Has Led To High Infiltration Of Counterfeit Brands Into Rural Markets Wherein Customers Have Limited Access To Genuine Quality Products Resulting In Degradation Of Image For Brand Manufacturers Across Industry . Higher Prices Associated With Sun Care Products : Owing To Presence OF Majorly Imported Ingredients Used During Manufacturing Process Along With Highly Complex Formulations Involved , Higher Prices Are Associated With These Products Hence Limiting Its Usage Pattern As Compared To Other Skin Care Ranges Available In Market.
Some key players operating in Indian Sun Care Products market includes Hindustan Unilever Ltd., L`Or?al India Pvt Ltd., Johnson & Johnson Limited., Emami Limited., Procter& Gamble Home Product Pvt Ltd.. , Lotus Herbals Private Limited , VLCC HealthCare Ltd.. , Biotique Ayurvedic Pvt Ltd., Wipro Consumer.
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 India Sun Care Products Market Overview |
3.1 India Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 India Sun Care Products Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 India Sun Care Products Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 India Sun Care Products Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 India Sun Care Products Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 India Sun Care Products Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 India Sun Care Products Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing awareness about skin health and sun protection. |
4.2.2 Growing disposable income leading to higher spending on personal care products. |
4.2.3 Rising concerns about skin damage due to UV radiation and skin cancer risks. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Seasonality of sun care product demand in India. |
4.3.2 Presence of counterfeit or low-quality sun care products affecting consumer trust. |
4.3.3 Lack of awareness about the benefits of using sun care products among certain population segments. |
5 India Sun Care Products Market Trends |
6 India Sun Care Products Market, By Types |
6.1 India Sun Care Products Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 India Sun Care Products Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 India Sun Care Products Market Revenues & Volume, By Self Tanning, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 India Sun Care Products Market Revenues & Volume, By After Sun, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 India Sun Care Products Market Revenues & Volume, By Sun Protection, 2021-2031F |
6.2 India Sun Care Products Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 India Sun Care Products Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarkets/ Hypermarkets, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 India Sun Care Products Market Revenues & Volume, By Specialists Stores, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 India Sun Care Products Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Store, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 India Sun Care Products Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 India Sun Care Products Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 India Sun Care Products Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 India Sun Care Products Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 India Sun Care Products Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage increase in the sales of SPF (Sun Protection Factor) 30 and above products. |
8.2 Number of new product launches in the sun care segment. |
8.3 Growth in the adoption of natural and organic sun care products. |
8.4 Increase in the number of dermatologists recommending sun care products. |
8.5 Rise in the number of sun care product users in tier 2 and tier 3 cities in India. |
9 India Sun Care Products Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 India Sun Care Products Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 India Sun Care Products Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 India Sun Care Products Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 India Sun Care Products Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 India Sun Care Products Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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