Goldman Sachs
May 11, 2026
China Cosmetics Monthly Tracker
Monthly UpdateEquitiesMacro Economic IndicatorsConsumer Staples
China's online cosmetics GMV growth decelerated to 2% in April 2026, driven by a sharp 27% decline on Tmall/Taobao that was only partially offset by 21% growth on Douyin.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Total China online cosmetics GMV growth slowed to 2% in April 2026, a deceleration from 6% in 1Q26.
- 2.There is a significant platform divergence: Douyin grew 21% while Tmall/Taobao declined 27% in April.
- 3.Local brands Shanghai Jahwa (+53%) and Mao Geping (+36%) were the top performers in April, significantly outperforming peers.
Table of Contents
- Apr online GMV performance
- By Brand
- SKU tracker
- High-frequency industry data
- Key announcements & Reports
- Sector valuation
- Global Cosmetics comp table
- Price Target Risks and Methodology
- Disclosure Appendix
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Authors
Valerie Zhou
Securities
MGPShanghai Jahwa United603605.SS2367.HKOR FPEL
Themes
Platform Migration (Tmall to Douyin)Reduction in KOL RelianceFocus on 618 Shopping Festival
Regions
Asia PacificEuropeChinaSouth KoreaFrance
