Report Overview

2023

Base Year

2018-2023

Historical Year

2024-2032

Forecast Year

Europe Cotton Buds Market Outlook

The Europe cotton buds market size was around USD 2,611.87 million in 2023. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 1.9% during 2024-2032 to reach a value of USD 3,079.83 million by 2032.

Key Takeaways

  • From July 3, 2021, the EU implemented a ban on single-use plastic products, such as cotton buds, plates, cutlery, straws, and balloon sticks, across all the EU member states, creating opportunities for environmental friendly stick materials for cotton buds like wood.
  • Growing demand for cosmetics and skin care has surged the use of cotton buds for domestic use.
  • Cotton buds with paper sticks are cleaner to produce and dispose of than plastic, making it a popular choice among manufacturers.

Cotton buds find use in various applications such as cleaning of ears, applying or removing makeup, cleaning household items, various art and craft activities, as well as medical purposes such as disinfecting the skin of patients, treating wounds, and applying medicines.

Some of the major distribution channels for cotton buds include pharmacies and e-commerce. Nowadays consumers are increasingly preferring online stores rather physical stores and thus, having a digital presence has become a matter of survival for companies across Europe to meet modern consumers’ demand for convenience. Western Europe holds a significant position in the European e-commerce market in terms of its share of B2C e-commerce turnover.

Figure: Percentage of Internet Users and E-shoppers by Country, 2021

Europe Cotton Buds Market

Key Trends and Developments

Growing importance of sustainability; expanding e-commerce; rising demand for organic products; and growing prevalence of custom products are impacting the Europe cotton buds market growth

Oct 2, 2023

England introduced the ban on a range of single-use plastic items such as single-use plastic plates, trays, bowls, cutlery, balloon and other sticks, and certain types of polystyrene cups and food containers in England.

Europe Cotton Buds Market Trends

Europe is witnessing a rapid adoption of cotton buds made of biodegradable bamboo or supple paper shaft along with soft and organic cotton, eliminating the use of plastic. With the government banning the sale of single-use plastic cotton buds effective from July 3, 2021, across all the EU member states to reduce plastic marine litter, the popularity of sustainable cotton buds in the region has surged.

Rising sustainability trend

There is an increasing use of biodegradable cotton buds made of bamboo and paper stems amid the rising concerns regarding sustainability and increasing environmental pollution caused by littering of plastics.

Pure and organic materials gaining traction

There is a growing trend towards the use of organic and natural products. Cotton buds made from organic cotton or other natural materials are expected to witness growth.

Rising demand for custom solutions

Customised standard, premium, baby, or cosmetic cotton sticks are growing in demand. They are distinguished by the shape and size of their tip, elevating comfort, safety, and accuracy.

Prevalence of e-commerce channels

With the increasing consumer preference for online shopping and increasing e-commerce penetration, diversifying offerings on the channel can help increase consumer reach.

Europe Cotton Buds Market

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Market Segmentation

“Europe Cotton Buds Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032” offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market Breakup by Stick Material

  • Biodegradable Vegan Bamboo
  • Extruded Plastics
  • Wood
  • Paper

Market Breakup by Pack Size

  • Pack Of 50
  • Pack Of 100
  • Pack Of 150
  • Pack Of 200
  • Pack Of 300 and Above 

Market Breakup by Sales Channel

  • Hypermarkets and Supermarkets
  • Convenience Stores
  • E-Commerce
  • Pharmacies
  • Others

Market Breakup by Application

  • Domestic Use
  • Commercial Use
  • Medical Use 

Market Breakup by Region

  • Germany
  • United Kingdom
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Netherlands
  • Poland
  • Others

Based on stick material, biodegradable vegan bamboo is expected to account for a significant Europe cotton buds market share

Biodegradable vegan bamboo cotton buds have versatile applications, including gentle ear wax removal, makeup application or removal, and cleaning household objects, such as figurines.

The demand for biodegradable bamboo cotton buds is surging as consumers adopt sustainability to safeguard the environment from plastic waste. Cotton buds with biodegradable vegan bamboo sticks are ideal for use at home or while travelling, as they can be easily disposed of by simply throwing them away.

Meanwhile, disposable extruded plastic cotton buds are found in the medical sector to clean wounds as well as in medical diagnosis and research applications.

Based on sales channels, online stores are expected to account for a significant share of the Europe cotton buds market

Many customers shop online for personal hygiene products, including cotton buds, due to the convenience factor. Popular e-commerce platforms such as Amazon.com, Inc. are selling sustainable cotton buds across the EU to suffice the needs of eco-conscious consumers.

Europe is experiencing a rising trend of sustainability amidst the introduction of stringent government regulations regarding the sale and marketing of single-use plastic products.

The supply of plastic-stemmed cotton buds is exempted from the ban in UK for medical, scientific, and forensic purposes owing to the importance of plastic in ensuring requisite strength, stiffness, hygiene, and reduced contamination risk. Some pharmacies in countries like the UK supply single-use plastic-stemmed cotton buds only for use by healthcare professionals for medical purposes.

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Competitive Landscape

The market players are focusing on making cotton buds more sustainable, driven by the growing need to lower environmental impact and reduce carbon emissions

Johnson and Johnson

Established in 1886, Johnson and Johnson is a globally renowned company engaged in delivering innovative medicines, medtech, and consumer products.

Unilever PLC

Unilever is a fast-moving consumer goods company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The company provides products across multiple business segments, such as beauty and wellbeing, personal care, home care, nutrition, and ice cream, among others.

Torunskie Zaklady Materialow Opatrunkowych S.A.

Headquartered in Poland, the company offers a range of cotton products under the Bella brand to meet market demands, such as Bella cotton buds, Bella cotton paper-stick buds, and Bella cotton make-up buds.

CMC Consumer Medical Care GmbH

Established in 2005, the company offers a diverse range of cosmetic care products, including cotton wool buds, cosmetic pads, lotion pads, and intimate wet wipes in innovative packaging.

Other notable players operating in the global cotton buds market include iQVita, Chicco, Groupe Lemoine, UAB Siciliana, ECO Operations GmbH, Harper Hygienics S.A., and Pelz Group, among others.

Europe Cotton Buds Market Analysis by Region

France has a strong physical retail market, with the presence of supermarket chains, including, Auchan, Carrefour, and Intermarché that offer eco-friendly cotton buds in line with the government’s ban on plastic buds for domestic use.

Rapid development of the cosmetics market is creating demand for traditional product categories such as cotton buds and pads in countries such as Poland.

Key Highlights of the Report

REPORT FEATURES DETAILS
Base Year 2023
Historical Period 2018-2023
Forecast Period 2024-2032
Scope of the Report

Historical and Forecast Trends, Industry Drivers and Constraints, Historical and Forecast Market Analysis by Segment:

  • Stick Material
  • Pack Size
  • Sales Channel
  • Application
  • Region
Breakup by Stick Material
  • Biodegradable Vegan Bamboo
  • Extruded Plastics
  • Wood
  • Paper
Breakup by Pack Size
  • Pack Of 50
  • Pack Of 100
  • Pack Of 150
  • Pack Of 200
  • Pack Of 300 and Above
Breakup by Sales Channel
  • Hypermarkets and Supermarkets
  • Convenience Stores
  • E-Commerce
  • Pharmacies
  • Others
Breakup by Application
  • Domestic Use
  • Commercial Use
  • Medical Use
Breakup by Region
  • Germany
  • United Kingdom
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Netherlands
  • Poland
  • Others
Market Dynamics
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • Key Indicators for Demand
  • Key Indicators for Price
Competitive Landscape
  • Market Structure
  • Company Profiles
    • Company Overview
    • Product Portfolio
    • Demographic Reach and Achievements
    • Certifications
Companies Covered
  • Groupe Lemoine
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Paul Hartmann AG (CMC Consumer Medical Care GmbH)
  • Pelz Group
  • Harper Hygienics S.A.
  • Unilever Plc
  • Torunskie Zaklady Materialow Opatrunkowych S.A.
  • iQVita
  • Artsana S.p.A (Chicco)
  • UAB Siciliana
  • ECO Operations GmbH
  • Others

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The market attained a value of USD 2,611.87 million in 2023.

The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 1.9% between 2024 and 2032.

The market is estimated to reach about USD 3,079.83 million by 2032.

The key trend guiding the growth of the market are rising sustainability concerns, increasing demand for organic and biodegradable materials, and the growth of various distribution channels.

The key countries include the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Poland, and others.

The various sales channels include convenience stores, hypermarkets and supermarkets, pharmacies, e-commerce, and others.

The materials used include paper, wood, extruded plastics, and biodegradable vegan bamboo.

The key players in the market include Johnson and Johnson, Unilever PLC, Torunskie Zaklady Materialow Opatrunkowych S.A., CMC Consumer Medical Care GmbH, iQVita, Chicco, Groupe Lemoine, UAB Siciliana, ECO Operations GmbH, Harper Hygienics S.A., and Pelz Group, among others.

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