General Retail
K-Beauty Export Statistics
Annual cosmetics (HS 3304) export value and reference statistics by country (2023–2025) — an aggregate gauge of overseas demand for K-beauty spanning duty-free, cross-border resale, and local retail.
Source — Korea Customs Service trade statistics · Ministry of Food and Drug Safety
Cosmetics Export Value (HS 3304 basis)
Unit: USD million · 2023–2025
Reference — Broader-Scope Export Statistics
Broader in scope than the HS 3304-only code above. Do not sum or directly compare with the chart above
| Period | Scope | Export Value | YoY | Key Countries/Items |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | MFDS total cosmetics | $11,418M | +12.2% | US $2,184.2M, China $2,018.3M, Japan $1,086.7M · skincare $8,532.0M, color cosmetics $1,505.1M |
| 2025 Jan–Aug | Korea Customs Service cosmetics exports (cumulative) | $7,300M | +14.0% | US $1,423M, China $1,370M, Japan $716M |
| 2025 Q1–Q3 | Korea Customs Service cosmetics exports (cumulative) | $8,520M | +15.4% | US $1,675M, China $1,579M, Japan $823M, Hong Kong $514M |
Data Notes — HS Code Scope
Figures vary widely depending on statistical scope (HS code and compiling agency). HS 3304 (beauty, make-up, and skincare preparations) alone is the narrowest basis, while the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety's "total cosmetics" figure is broader in scope, so the same year can show different numbers.
| HS Code | Item | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 3303 | Perfumes and toilet waters | May be included in overall K-beauty export figures — a source of divergence from the HS 3304-only figure |
| 3304 | Beauty, make-up, and skincare preparations | The core code for cosmetics export statistics — basis for this page's annual chart |
| 3305 | Hair care preparations | May be included as hair/beauty products such as shampoo |
| 3307 | Other beauty/cosmetic preparations | Needs product-level classification check |
| 3401 | Soap and skin-cleansing products | Related to personal cleansing items; may be included as facial cleansers |