Japan Emollients Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Form (Solid and Liquid), By Application (Skin Care, Hair Care, Deodorants, Oral Care, and Others), and Japan Emollients Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

Japan Emollients Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Japan Emollients Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 4.7% from 2025 to 2035
• The Japan Emollients Market Size is Expected to Hold a Significant Share by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the Japan Emollients Market is anticipated to hold a significant share by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 4.7% from 2025 to 2035. The emollients market in Japan is driven by various factors, including increased utilization in cosmetic, beauty care, and personal care products, rising demand for clean and sustainably sourced ingredients, rising prevalence of skin illness, and technological advancements.

Market Overview

Emollients are used in skincare and cosmetic products to soften and smooth skin. Emollients are important ingredients in creams, lotions, and ointments for not only moisture but also a protective barrier of the skin. Emollients are best known for their superior moisturizing, softening, and skin-nourishing abilities. These unique ingredients work by spreading a barrier of oil on the skin's surface that protects and retains moisture and leaving the skin to appear smooth, plump, and intensely hydrated. Growing demand for personal care products, along with increased awareness about the diversified benefits of emollients, are key driving factors for the market growth. The rising occurrence of skin diseases such as eczema and psoriasis boosts the demand for skin care products. Rising demand for natural and plant-based emollients is are key trend in this market. The rising trend of personalized skincare solutions presents a significant opportunity for the formulation of specialized emollients.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the Japan emollients market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the Japan emollients market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the Japan emollients market.

Driving Factors

Emollients are recognized for their great moisturizing, softening, and skin-improving capabilities. Emollients are an essential component in many types of cosmetic products such as creams, lotions, ointments, and makeup, which drive the market growth. The people are becoming aware of and conscious about the ingredients used in the skin care products, which increases the demand for natural emollients. Additionally, technological advancements play an important role in the growth of the market. Due to the advancements in technology, it is possible to obtain additional benefits such as UV protection and anti-aging properties.

Restraining Factors

The volatility in the prices of raw materials such as crude oil disturbs the supply chain and leads to production delay, which further limit the market expansion. The strict rules and regulations for the skin and personal care ingredients led to complexity and delay in product approval.

Market Segmentation

The Japan emollients market share is classified into form and application.

• The liquid segment accounted for the largest share of the market in 2024 and is expected to grow at a rapid CAGR during the forecast period.

The Japan emollients market is segmented by form into solid and liquid. Among these, the liquid segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a rapid CAGR during the forecast period. This is attributed to the occurrence of natural emollients, including fatty acids, oils, and lipids, in the liquid form.

• The skin care segment held the highest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Japan emollients market is segmented by application into skin care, hair care, deodorants, oral care, and others. Among these, the skin care segment held the highest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to increasing utilization of emollients in skin care products such as moisturizers, creams and lotions.

Competitive Analysis

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Japan emollients market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• BASF SE
• Croda International PLC
• Evonik Industries AG
• The Lubrizol Corporation
• Cargill, Incorporated
• Other

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at Japan, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the Japan emollients market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Japan Emollients Market, By Form

• Solid
• Liquid

Japan Emollients Market, By Application

• Skin Care
• Hair Care
• Deodorants
• Oral Care
• Others