The Kuwait skin care market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 1.90% between 2025 and 2034. The market is being driven by the robust growth of the e-commerce sector in the country.

In 2024, after twelve years of growth, there was significant decline in the Kuwaiti cosmetics market, when its value decreased by -41.6% to $213M. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period.

After twelve years of growth, the Kuwaiti market for beauty, make-up and skin care preparations decreased by -32.6% to $168M in 2024. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate pronounced growth. Consumption of peaked at $249M in 2023, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

For the fourth consecutive year, Kuwait recorded growth in overseas purchases of beauty, make-up and skin care preparations, which increased by 15% to 8K tons in 2023.

After two years of growth, the Kuwaiti skin organic surface-active products market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a strong expansion. Skin organic surface-active products consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

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In 2024, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Kuwaiti talcum and cosmetic powder market, when its value decreased by -78.2% to $4.3M. In general, consumption showed a deep setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $20M in 2023, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

The global GCC countries medical tourism market is likely to generate sales amounting to USD 8.6 billion in 2024. Over the assessment period from 2024 to 2034, the GCC countries medical tourism market CAGR is projected to expand to 10.4% culminating in a market size of USD 21.7 billion by the end of 2034.

Attributes	Description
Estimated Global GCC Countries Medical Tourism Market Size (2024E)	USD 8.6 billion
Projected Global GCC Countries Medical Tourism Market Value (2034F)	USD 21.7 billion
Value-based CAGR (2024 to 2034)	10.4%

Country-wise Insights

Countries	CAGR 2024 to 2034
KSA	13.1%
Kuwait	11.7%
Oman	10.3%
UAE	9%
Qatar	7%

Category-Wise Insights

Segment	Dental Treatment (Treatment Type)
Value Share (2024)	23%

Segment	Package Traveller (Tour Type)
Value Share (2024)	47%

The GCC contact lens industry size reached a valuation of US$ 227.1 million in 2023. Demand for contact lenses is anticipated to record a y-o-y growth of 6.2% in 2024.The industry is expected to reach US$ 241.1 million by 2024. Over the projection period 2024 to 2034.

Attributes	Key Insights
GCC Contact Lens Industry Anticipated Size (2023A)	US$ 227.1 million
GCC Contact Lens Industry Estimated Size (2024E)	US$ 241.1 million
GCC Contact Lens Industry Projected Valuation (2034F)	US$ 452.6 million
GCC Contact Lens Industry Value-based CAGR (2024 to 2034)	6.5%

2019 to 2023 GCC Contact Lens Industry Analysis Compared to 2024 to 2034

Historical CAGR (2019 to 2023)	4.7%
Forecast CAGR (2024 to 2034)	6.5%

Country-wise Insights

Country	CAGR (2024 to 2034)
United Arab Emirates	6.8%
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia	4.0%
Bahrain	12.2%
Qatar	5.2%
Kuwait	9.4%

Category-wise Insights

Product Type	Gas Permeable
CAGR (2024 to 2034)	7.1%

Design Type	Cosmetic
CAGR (2024 to 2034)	12.3%

Sales Channel	Luxury Boutiques
CAGR (2024 to 2034)	9.2%

Scope of the GCC Contact Lens Industry Research Report

Attribute	Details
GCC Contact Lens Industry Value in 2024	US$ 241.1 million
GCC Contact Lens Industry Value in 2034	US$ 452.6 million
Anticipated Growth Rate of GCC Contact Lens Industry (2024 to 2034)	6.5%
Forecast Period	2024 to 2034
Historical Data Available for	2019 to 2023
GCC Contact Lens Industry Analysis	US$ million for Value
Key Regions Covered	GCC
Key Countries Covered	United Arab Emirates Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Oman Qatar Kuwait
Key Segments Covered	Product Type Design Type Usage Material Sales Channel
Key Companies Profiled in GCC Contact Lens Industry Report	Johnsons & Johnsons Bausch + Lomb BENQ MATERIALS CORPORATION Contamac COOPERVISION, INC. (CooperCompanies) EssilorLuxottica HOYA Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. MPG Optical Al-Manara Optical Kanoo Opticals Yateem Opticians Muscat Optical Other Players (As Requested)
Report Coverage	Market Forecast, Company Share Analysis, Competition Intelligence, Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities, and Trends Analysis, Market Dynamics and Challenges, and Strategic Growth Initiatives

In 2023, overseas purchases of talcum and cosmetic powder decreased by -7.9% to 610 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year rising trend.

The Kuwaiti powder-puffs and pads market fell remarkably to $767K in 2024, with a decrease of -50.5% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible increase.

BASE YEAR	2024
HISTORICAL DATA	2019 - 2024
REPORT COVERAGE	Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends
MARKET SIZE 2023	2.92(USD Billion)
MARKET SIZE 2024	3.01(USD Billion)
MARKET SIZE 2032	3.8(USD Billion)
SEGMENTS COVERED	Type, Application, End Use, Form, Regional
COUNTRIES COVERED	North America, Europe, APAC, South America, MEA
KEY MARKET DYNAMICS	Health-conscious consumer trends, Regulatory frameworks and policies, Rising demand for low-calorie foods, Innovation in sweetener formulations, Competitive pricing strategies
MARKET FORECAST UNITS	USD Billion
KEY COMPANIES PROFILED	Mitsubishi, Zydus Cadila, Ajinomoto, Tate and Lyle, Sucrose, Sunett, Aspartame, Steviol Glycosides, SweeGen, DuPont, Cargill, Pure Circle, NutraSweet, Kuwait Finance House, Heartland Food Products Group
MARKET FORECAST PERIOD	2025 - 2032
KEY MARKET OPPORTUNITIES	Growing demand for sugar alternatives, Increasing health consciousness among consumers, Expansion in food and beverage industry, Rise in low-calorie product offerings, Development of innovative sweetener formulations
COMPOUND ANNUAL GROWTH RATE (CAGR)	2.96% (2025 - 2032)