What is The Value of Beauty?
The Value of Beauty is an annual report commissioned by the British Beauty Council and compiled by Oxford Economics. First launched in 2019, it was the industry’s first comprehensive study of the personal care sector’s economic footprint in the UK.
What is the economic value of the UK beauty sector?
According to the British Beauty Council’s Value of Beauty Report 2025 compiled by Oxford Economics, the beauty sector contributes £28.4 billion to the UK’s economy.
How big is the UK beauty industry?
The UK beauty industry is a significant and growing part of the national economy. As a comparison, the sector’s GDP contribution is larger than the arts and entertainment sector and also supports more jobs than the publishing and broadcasting, utilities, or telecommunications sectors.
How many people work in the UK beauty industry?
According to the Value of Beauty Report 2025, the UK beauty and personal care sector supports a total of 612,000 workers. The industry’s employment footprint is divided into several categories.
