Key Takeaways
- UAE perfume market size was valued at about AED 11.8 billion in 2022
- UAE fragrance market revenue was projected to reach USD 1.15 billion by 2028 (from USD 0.76 billion in 2023)
- UAE perfume and fragrance stores market revenue was estimated at about USD 0.68 billion in 2023
- UAE perfume exports (value) increased from AED 4.9 billion in 2020 to AED 6.3 billion in 2022
- UAE perfume imports (value) were about AED 6.0 billion in 2022
- UAE perfume imports increased by about 17% year-over-year in 2021 (value)
- UAE has one of the highest retail densities of luxury fragrances in the Gulf, with Dubai hosting numerous flagship stores (number of stores count)
- Dubai Duty Free reported that fragrance sales are a major contributor to retail categories, with annual fragrance sales reaching over USD 1.5 billion
- Dubai Duty Free’s “Fragrances” category generated about USD 1.7 billion in 2023
- The UAE perfume market is import-heavy; UAE’s domestic production share is low and most supply comes from imports
- UAE manufacturing of perfumes (HS 3303) is limited; exports are far smaller than imports in value in 2022
- UAE government data indicates limited local production for “perfumery preparations,” with import reliance dominating
- UAE Customs applies excise and VAT; VAT on perfumes is 5%
- Corporate tax rate in UAE is 9%, applicable to businesses including fragrance retailers/manufacturers (fiscal)
- UAE introduced standard 5% VAT on most goods including perfumes and cosmetics
UAE perfumes surge: booming market, imports, duty free, strong regulations.
Market size & growth
Market size & growth Interpretation
Trade & customs
Trade & customs Interpretation
Retail & distribution
Retail & distribution Interpretation
Supply & production
Supply & production Interpretation
Regulation & taxation
Regulation & taxation Interpretation
Consumer behavior & demographics
Consumer behavior & demographics Interpretation
Forecasts & outlook
Forecasts & outlook Interpretation
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