Thinking of Exporting to China? Start With This Guide
China has a strong consumer base with interest in premium skincare and appetite for Western brands as demonstrated at the recent launch of the British Beauty Festival in Shanghai.
Exporting Beauty: Your Need To Know Trade Guide
With the global beauty and personal care market currently valued at over $600 billion and projected to grow, British beauty brands are very well positioned to tap into export opportunities and benefit from the UK’s 40 trade deals covering over 100 countries and territories.
Entering the U.S. Market: Key Considerations for Trade and Export
Given its size, dynamism, appetite for premium international products and strong retail infrastructure, the US is one of the most lucrative markets for British beauty brands.
The Trade Guide: Selling in the European Union
With over 440 million consumers and an established appetite for British brands, it presents British businesses with significant growth and outreach opportunities.
Exporting to India? Read This Guide On What You Need Know
India is a highly attractive market for UK beauty, with a growing middle class with increasing disposable income. UK exporters have seen rapid recent rises in Indian sales.
Your Guide to Trading In or Exporting to South Korea
South Korea holds a unique space in the cosmetics and skincare world. Following the rise of “K-beauty”, it has become one of the most influential countries in the beauty industry. The country also has a strong appetite for British brands and many big players, such as Lush, are already well-established in the Korean market.
Navigating Trade and Export Regulations in the Middle East
The Middle East and particularly the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries offer great export and growth opportunities for UK beauty firms. The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region’s beauty market was worth circa $60 billion in 2025, although its growth and value are likely to now be significantly impacted by the events in the region. Brands should be realistic about the risks and operational challenges that such disruption brings.
British Beauty Council welcomes landmark report calling for urgent SME reform
This report marks a significant shift in recognising that the beauty industry, which contributes £30.4 billion to the UK economy, is not a marginal sector but a central pillar of national growth.
Government announces increase in funding for SMEs via funding scheme
Last week, the Government announced a £500 million boost to the British Business Bank’s Growth Guarantee Scheme (GGS) for small and medium-sized enterprises.
HMRC issues new tax guidance for hair and beauty services
Whether people working in a salon, mobile freelancing, working at home in clients’ homes, or renting a chair in a salon that’s owned by someone else, hair and beauty professional services offer their services in a myriad of ways.
