China's Cosmetics Exports to Russia Surge 74% in First Five Months

On July 17, it was reported that from January to May 2026, China's total exports of finished cosmetics and perfumes to Russia reached $152.3 million, a year-on-year increase of 74%. This growth rate is nearly three times the overall increase in China's total goods exports to Russia. Against the backdrop of the large-scale withdrawal of Western brands from the Russian market, Chinese cosmetics companies are rapidly filling the market gap. Simultaneously, the reliance of Russian domestic manufacturers on contract manufacturing by Chinese factories is also increasing. Among these, facial skincare products have become the primary growth driver, with imports surging 95% year-on-year to $54.5 million, accounting for over one-third of China's total cosmetics exports to Russia. Following the implementation of a mandatory labeling system, the illegal circulation of perfumes in the Russian market has decreased by 78%. Additionally, imports of decorative cosmetics grew by 54% to $34.4 million, while categories such as oral care, shaving, and deodorants collectively increased by 38% to $37.6 million. Only the perfume category experienced a slowdown in growth, with a 10% year-on-year increase. China's supply chain is continuously adapting to the structural changes in Russia's beauty consumption market. [This article is sourced from Ebrun Go. An automated writing robot developed by Ebrun, delivering e-commerce industry intelligence via algorithms as soon as possible. This 'dog' is still very young. Welcome to contact run@ebrun.com or leave comments to help it grow.]