Market Forecast By Type (Cosmetics Grade, Paper Grade, Waterproofing Grade, Coatings Grade, Plastic Grade, Others), By Application (Paints & Coatings, Plastic & Rubber, Personal Care, Others) And Competitive Landscape
| Product Code: ETC5324452 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
The Maldives talcum powder import market experienced significant growth in 2024, with top exporting countries including Thailand, Malaysia, China, Sri Lanka, and India. The market concentration increased from moderate to high in 2024, indicating a more competitive landscape. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 was a robust 14.06%, with a notable growth rate of 6.6% from 2023 to 2024. This data suggests a thriving market for talcum powder imports in the Maldives, driven by a diverse range of suppliers and strong overall growth trends.

The Talcum Powder market in Maldives is projected to grow at a high growth rate of 11.46% by 2027, within the Asia region led by China, along with other countries like India, Japan, Australia and South Korea, collectively shaping a dynamic and evolving market environment driven by innovation and increasing adoption of emerging technologies.

| 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 Maldives Talcum Powder Market Overview |
| 3.1 Maldives Country Macro Economic Indicators |
| 3.2 Maldives Talcum Powder Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
| 3.3 Maldives Talcum Powder Market - Industry Life Cycle |
| 3.4 Maldives Talcum Powder Market - Porter's Five Forces |
| 3.5 Maldives Talcum Powder Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
| 3.6 Maldives Talcum Powder Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
| 4 Maldives Talcum Powder Market Dynamics |
| 4.1 Impact Analysis |
| 4.2 Market Drivers |
| 4.2.1 Increasing awareness about personal hygiene and grooming practices in the Maldives |
| 4.2.2 Growing disposable income leading to higher spending on personal care products |
| 4.2.3 Rising tourism industry in the Maldives boosting demand for personal care products |
| 4.2.1 Growth in cosmetics and personal care industry (% CAGR) |
| 4.2.2 Increasing demand for lightweight filler materials |
| 4.2.3 Rise in tourism-driven cosmetic consumption |
| 4.2.4 Expansion of paints & coatings sector in Maldives |
| 4.2.5 Higher demand for talc in plastic and rubber processing |
| 4.3 Market Restraints |
| 4.3.1 Concerns regarding the health risks associated with talcum powder usage |
| 4.3.2 Competition from alternative products such as cornstarch-based powders |
| 4.3.3 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting production costs |
| 4.3.1 Regulatory concerns over asbestos contamination |
| 4.3.2 Rising import duties on talc products |
| 4.3.3 Environmental concerns related to talc mining |
| 4.3.4 Availability of substitute fillers (e.g., mica, kaolin) |
| 4.3.5 Consumer shift toward organic/natural products |
| 4.4 Market Key Performance Indicators (KPI) |
| 44.1 Consumer satisfaction levels with talcum powder products |
| 44.2 Market penetration rate in different regions of the Maldives |
| 44.3 Growth in online sales of talcum powder products |
| 44.4 Number of new product launches and innovations in the talcum powder market |
| 44.5 Sustainability initiatives implemented by talcum powder manufacturers |
| 4.4.1 Annual talcum powder consumption per capita (kg) |
| 4.4.2 Average import cost per metric ton (USD) |
| 4.4.3 Market share of cosmetics-grade talc (%) |
| 4.4.4 Volume share of personal care segment (%) |
| 4.4.5 CAGR of talcum powder sales revenue (%), 2021–2031F |
| 5 Maldives Talcum Powder Market Trends |
| 6 Maldives Talcum Powder Market Segmentations |
| 6.1 Maldives Talcum Powder Market, By Type |
| 6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
| 6.1.2 Maldives Talcum Powder Market Revenues & Volume, By Cosmetics Grade, 2021-2031F |
| 6.1.3 Maldives Talcum Powder Market Revenues & Volume, By Paper Grade, 2021-2031F |
| 6.1.4 Maldives Talcum Powder Market Revenues & Volume, By Waterproofing Grade, 2021-2031F |
| 6.1.5 Maldives Talcum Powder Market Revenues & Volume, By Coatings Grade, 2021-2031F |
| 6.1.6 Maldives Talcum Powder Market Revenues & Volume, By Plastic Grade, 2021-2031F |
| 6.1.7 Maldives Talcum Powder Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
| 6.2 Maldives Talcum Powder Market, By Application |
| 6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
| 6.2.2 Maldives Talcum Powder Market Revenues & Volume, By Paints & Coatings, 2021-2031F |
| 6.2.3 Maldives Talcum Powder Market Revenues & Volume, By Plastic & Rubber, 2021-2031F |
| 6.2.4 Maldives Talcum Powder Market Revenues & Volume, By Personal Care, 2021-2031F |
| 6.2.5 Maldives Talcum Powder Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
| 7 Maldives Talcum Powder Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
| 7.1 Maldives Talcum Powder Market Export to Major Countries |
| 7.2 Maldives Talcum Powder Market Imports from Major Countries |
| 8 Maldives Talcum Powder Market Key Performance Indicators |
| 9 Maldives Talcum Powder Market - Opportunity Assessment |
| 9.1 Maldives Talcum Powder Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
| 9.2 Maldives Talcum Powder Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
| 10 Maldives Talcum Powder Market - Competitive Landscape |
| 10.1 Maldives Talcum Powder Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
| 10.2 Maldives Talcum Powder Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
| 11 Company Profiles |
| 12 Recommendations |
| 13 Disclaimer |