Observed Signal · Aug 16, 2026 · Market Research Report · Source: Retail-News · Impact: 3/5 · Sentiment: Positive
US and Europe Drive Global K-Beauty Boom
Korean beauty (K-Beauty) has moved from a regional trend to a global e-commerce force, reaching an online retail volume of $15 billion in 2025, up from $12.5 billion in 2024 (≈22% growth), according to Euromonitor International. The United States accounted for 54% of international online K‑Beauty sales in 2025 while Western Europe's share rose from 3% to 10%. China’s share fell from 66% to 21%. Social commerce, led by TikTok Shop, is a key growth driver: TikTok Shop climbed from 27th to 7th among U.S. beauty e-commerce retailers between 2023 and 2025, with market volume rising from under $100 million in 2023 to over $900 million in 2025. Euromonitor also highlights Latin America (notably Brazil) as a next expansion region, with Brazilian online availability of K‑Beauty increasing by 159% in 2025.
Shows rapid e-commerce growth for K-Beauty and the rising role of social commerce (TikTok Shop), indicating shifting consumer channels and opportunities for retail media and social advertising strategies.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Euromonitor International: global online K-Beauty market reached $15 billion in 2025 (up from $12.5 billion in 2024; ~22% growth).
- In 2025, 54% of international online K-Beauty sales were in the United States.
- Western Europe's share of international online K-Beauty sales rose from 3% to 10% (with the UK and Germany noted as important growth markets).
- China's share of international online K-Beauty online sales fell from 66% to 21%.
- TikTok Shop in the U.S. moved from rank 27 (2023) to rank 7 (2025); U.S. TikTok Shop beauty market volume grew from under $100M in 2023 to over $900M in 2025.
- Availability of K-Beauty brands in Brazilian online retail increased by 159% in 2025.
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