Sun care market in China - statistics & facts

In China, sun care is not just about skin protection, it can also be a lucrative business. While China has a much lower rate of skin cancer than the global average, it ranks second in the world in terms of sun care market revenue. Driven by conventional beauty standards and shifting consumer expectations, sunscreen has become a strategic segment for many cosmetic brands.
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Published by Nina Jobst, Dec 17, 2025

Key insights

Market size of sun protection cosmetic products in China
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Number of new sun protection cosmetic products in China
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Leading sun care brand based on online GMV
Mistine

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Revenue of the sun protection skin care market worldwide by country 2024

Import value of China's personal care and cosmetic products in 2024, by category (in million U.S. dollars)

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Import value of China's personal care and cosmetics 2024, by category

Sun protection as a purchasing factor among cosmetic consumers in China as of September 2024, by consumer age group

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UV protection as a top priority when buying cosmetics in China 2024, by age

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