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Global Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Market 2026 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2032
- RnM4702071 |
- 01 June, 2026 |
- Global |
- 85 Pages |
- GIR |
- Chemical & Material
According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea market size was valued at US$ 251 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 351 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 4.8% during review period.
Cosmetic grade hydroxyethyl urea is a water-soluble moisturizing agent raw material, belonging to the functional additive of urea derivatives in cosmetics. Its CAS number is 2078-71-9, and its appearance is mostly white crystalline powder or transparent liquid. It is mainly used as an efficient moisturizing and softening ingredient in skincare and washing products. Its core function is to enhance the moisture content of the stratum corneum, improve skin dryness, and enhance skin sensation. It has good compatibility and a wide pH range in cosmetic systems, and is one of the functional raw materials that can replace some traditional moisturizers such as glycerol and propylene glycol. In 2025, global Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea production reached approximately 13,567 Tons, with an average global market price of around US$ 17,967 per ton.The annual production capacity of cosmetic grade hydroxyethyl urea is 20,000 tons, with a gross profit margin of about 30%.
The upstream mainly consists of basic chemical raw materials (such as urea, ethylene oxide, and intermediates) and fine chemical synthesis enterprises; In the downstream, there are cosmetics brands and ODM factories, which are used in moisturizing systems such as face cream, essence, lotion, and cleaning products. This product usually has a low proportion in the terminal formula, but as a functional additive, it has a significant impact on the product experience, so the demand is stable and highly correlated with the prosperity of the skincare industry.
In terms of cost structure, raw material costs account for about 20% -35%, mainly from basic chemical raw materials; The production, manufacturing, and energy consumption costs are approximately 25% -35%, including reaction synthesis, purification, and solvent recovery; The cost of quality control and testing is about 10% -15%, involving purity, microbiological, and stability testing; Packaging, logistics, and loss of approximately 5% -10%; The R&D and compliance costs are approximately 10% -20%.
Hydroxyethyl urea is a brand new moisturizing agent with outstanding advantages. Compared with traditional moisturizers, hydroxyethyl urea has a more significant moisturizing effect, a smooth application feeling, a comfortable feeling of non stick, non greasy, and moisturizing in skincare products, and a wide range of applicability brought by its non-ionic properties. Moreover, compared to expensive moisturizers, hydroxyethyl urea can achieve the same effect at a lower formulation cost; Even in basic formulas mainly composed of glycerol and propylene glycol, hydroxyethyl urea can achieve better moisturizing effect, smoother coating feeling, and even lower formula cost by reducing the amount of other components that affect the appearance of the cream (such as silicone oil). Even under extreme conditions of 6% relative humidity, hydroxyethyl urea can achieve the goal of softening the skin by forming a liquid crystal phase with the stratum corneum, preventing the stratum corneum from transforming into a solid crystal phase.
Hydroxyethyl urea is an excellent moisturizer that provides efficient moisturizing effects for skincare products while maintaining a non sticky texture. It can reduce the amount of silicone used in the formula. Hydroxyethyl urea can penetrate into the stratum corneum, increase skin moisture content, relieve dryness, fill fine lines, increase skin elasticity, and provide a pleasant feeling of use. It can be compatible with a wide range of raw materials in cosmetics and has a wide range of pH applications.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and ASP (US$/Ton), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Nouryon, JAKA Biotech, Watec Laboratories, Zhangjiagang Render Chemicals, Hubei Yushenghe Biotechnology, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Powder
Liquid
Market segment by Content
Content≥45%
Content≥50%
Content≥98%
Market segment by Application
Cosmetics
Skincare Products
Major players covered
Nouryon
JAKA Biotech
Watec Laboratories
Zhangjiagang Render Chemicals
Hubei Yushenghe Biotechnology
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
1 Market Overview
- 1.1 Product Overview and Scope
- 1.2 Market Estimation Caveats and Base Year
- 1.3 Market Analysis by Type
- 1.3.1 Overview: Global Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Consumption Value by Type: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
- 1.3.2 Powder
- 1.3.3 Liquid
- 1.4 Market Analysis by Content
- 1.4.1 Overview: Global Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Consumption Value by Content: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
- 1.4.2 Content≥45%
- 1.4.3 Content≥50%
- 1.4.4 Content≥98%
- 1.5 Market Analysis by Application
- 1.5.1 Overview: Global Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Consumption Value by Application: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
- 1.5.2 Cosmetics
- 1.5.3 Skincare Products
- 1.6 Global Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Market Size & Forecast
- 1.6.1 Global Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Consumption Value (2021 & 2025 & 2032)
- 1.6.2 Global Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Sales Quantity (2021-2032)
- 1.6.3 Global Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Average Price (2021-2032)
2 Manufacturers Profiles
- 2.1 Nouryon
- 2.1.1 Nouryon Details
- 2.1.2 Nouryon Major Business
- 2.1.3 Nouryon Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Product and Services
- 2.1.4 Nouryon Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.1.5 Nouryon Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.2 JAKA Biotech
- 2.2.1 JAKA Biotech Details
- 2.2.2 JAKA Biotech Major Business
- 2.2.3 JAKA Biotech Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Product and Services
- 2.2.4 JAKA Biotech Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.2.5 JAKA Biotech Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.3 Watec Laboratories
- 2.3.1 Watec Laboratories Details
- 2.3.2 Watec Laboratories Major Business
- 2.3.3 Watec Laboratories Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Product and Services
- 2.3.4 Watec Laboratories Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.3.5 Watec Laboratories Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.4 Zhangjiagang Render Chemicals
- 2.4.1 Zhangjiagang Render Chemicals Details
- 2.4.2 Zhangjiagang Render Chemicals Major Business
- 2.4.3 Zhangjiagang Render Chemicals Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Product and Services
- 2.4.4 Zhangjiagang Render Chemicals Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.4.5 Zhangjiagang Render Chemicals Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.5 Hubei Yushenghe Biotechnology
- 2.5.1 Hubei Yushenghe Biotechnology Details
- 2.5.2 Hubei Yushenghe Biotechnology Major Business
- 2.5.3 Hubei Yushenghe Biotechnology Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Product and Services
- 2.5.4 Hubei Yushenghe Biotechnology Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.5.5 Hubei Yushenghe Biotechnology Recent Developments/Updates
3 Competitive Environment: Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea by Manufacturer
- 3.1 Global Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Sales Quantity by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
- 3.2 Global Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Revenue by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
- 3.3 Global Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Average Price by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
- 3.4 Market Share Analysis (2025)
- 3.4.1 Producer Shipments of Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea by Manufacturer Revenue ($MM) and Market Share (%): 2025
- 3.4.2 Top 3 Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Manufacturer Market Share in 2025
- 3.4.3 Top 6 Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Manufacturer Market Share in 2025
- 3.5 Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Market: Overall Company Footprint Analysis
- 3.5.1 Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Market: Region Footprint
- 3.5.2 Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Market: Company Product Type Footprint
- 3.5.3 Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Market: Company Product Application Footprint
- 3.6 New Market Entrants and Barriers to Market Entry
- 3.7 Mergers, Acquisition, Agreements, and Collaborations
4 Consumption Analysis by Region
- 4.1 Global Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Market Size by Region
- 4.1.1 Global Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Sales Quantity by Region (2021-2032)
- 4.1.2 Global Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Consumption Value by Region (2021-2032)
- 4.1.3 Global Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Average Price by Region (2021-2032)
- 4.2 North America Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Consumption Value (2021-2032)
- 4.3 Europe Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Consumption Value (2021-2032)
- 4.4 Asia-Pacific Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Consumption Value (2021-2032)
- 4.5 South America Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Consumption Value (2021-2032)
- 4.6 Middle East & Africa Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Consumption Value (2021-2032)
5 Market Segment by Type
- 5.1 Global Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
- 5.2 Global Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Consumption Value by Type (2021-2032)
- 5.3 Global Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Average Price by Type (2021-2032)
6 Market Segment by Application
- 6.1 Global Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
- 6.2 Global Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Consumption Value by Application (2021-2032)
- 6.3 Global Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Average Price by Application (2021-2032)
7 North America
- 7.1 North America Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
- 7.2 North America Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
- 7.3 North America Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Market Size by Country
- 7.3.1 North America Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
- 7.3.2 North America Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
- 7.3.3 United States Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 7.3.4 Canada Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 7.3.5 Mexico Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
8 Europe
- 8.1 Europe Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
- 8.2 Europe Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
- 8.3 Europe Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Market Size by Country
- 8.3.1 Europe Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
- 8.3.2 Europe Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
- 8.3.3 Germany Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 8.3.4 France Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 8.3.5 United Kingdom Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 8.3.6 Russia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 8.3.7 Italy Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
9 Asia-Pacific
- 9.1 Asia-Pacific Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
- 9.2 Asia-Pacific Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
- 9.3 Asia-Pacific Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Market Size by Region
- 9.3.1 Asia-Pacific Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Sales Quantity by Region (2021-2032)
- 9.3.2 Asia-Pacific Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Consumption Value by Region (2021-2032)
- 9.3.3 China Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.4 Japan Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.5 South Korea Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.6 India Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.7 Southeast Asia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.8 Australia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
10 South America
- 10.1 South America Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
- 10.2 South America Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
- 10.3 South America Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Market Size by Country
- 10.3.1 South America Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
- 10.3.2 South America Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
- 10.3.3 Brazil Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 10.3.4 Argentina Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
11 Middle East & Africa
- 11.1 Middle East & Africa Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
- 11.2 Middle East & Africa Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
- 11.3 Middle East & Africa Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Market Size by Country
- 11.3.1 Middle East & Africa Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
- 11.3.2 Middle East & Africa Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
- 11.3.3 Turkey Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 11.3.4 Egypt Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 11.3.5 Saudi Arabia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 11.3.6 South Africa Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
12 Market Dynamics
- 12.1 Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Market Drivers
- 12.2 Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Market Restraints
- 12.3 Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Trends Analysis
- 12.4 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 12.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
- 12.4.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 12.4.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 12.4.4 Threat of Substitutes
- 12.4.5 Competitive Rivalry
13 Raw Material and Industry Chain
- 13.1 Raw Material of Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea and Key Manufacturers
- 13.2 Manufacturing Costs Percentage of Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea
- 13.3 Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Production Process
- 13.4 Industry Value Chain Analysis
14 Shipments by Distribution Channel
- 14.1 Sales Channel
- 14.1.1 Direct to End-User
- 14.1.2 Distributors
- 14.2 Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Typical Distributors
- 14.3 Cosmetic Grade Hydroxyethyl Urea Typical Customers
15 Research Findings and Conclusion
16 Appendix
- 16.1 Methodology
- 16.2 Research Process and Data Source
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