Great success for Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2025

With 29 country pavilions and 78% of exhibitors coming from abroad, Cosmoprof reaffirmed its leadership as a strategic event for industry stakeholders.

The 56th edition of Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna concluded on a high note, reaffirming its status as the leading event for the global cosmetics industry. With over 255,000 beauty professionals from 150 countries (+4,5% compared to last year) and 3,128 companies from 65 countries, representing more than 10,000 brands, the exhibition once again proved to be an essential meeting point for global beauty industry.

Thanks to the new hall layout, the exhibition expanded to include new product categories in line with the ever-evolving market, resulting in a 5.8% growth in exhibition space compared to last year. With 29 country pavilions and 78% of exhibitors coming from abroad, Cosmoprof reaffirmed its leadership as a strategic event for industry stakeholders.

We have concluded a record-breaking Cosmoprof, confirming once again that the exhibition is an essential tool for the growth of the sector - declared Gianpiero Calzolari, President of BolognaFiere Cosmoprof – The fair reflects the continuous growth of the global beauty industry which is expected to exceed €612 billion in revenue by 2025  according to research by Euromonitor International.

With a revenue of €16.5 billion, the cosmetic industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors within Made in Italy, with +12% export growth in just one year - said Benedetto Lavino, President of Cosmetica Italia - The italian sector already rank as the second-largest exporter in Europe and the fourth worldwide.

The next appointment is Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2026, in March 2026, with new initiatives and solutions to drive the growth of the beauty industry.