Guangzhou’s Huangpu District Draws Global Beauty Buyers

The Cosmetics High-Quality Development Conference was recently held as part of the fourth Guangzhou Cosmetics Week. At the conference, the Guangzhou Municipal Administration for Market Regulation released the 2026 Guangzhou Cosmetics Industry White Paper. It examines in detail how the city’s beauty industry is moving from exporting products to establishing its brands overseas.

Guangzhou Development District and Huangpu District, which together serve as a key hub for technological innovation and mutually beneficial cooperation in Guangzhou’s beauty industry, have participated in the event for four consecutive years. In 2026, Huangpu’s beauty and health industry cluster was designated a provincial-level specialized industrial cluster for small and medium-sized enterprises. It spans the full value chain, covering research and development, formulation, smart manufacturing, testing, branding and overseas expansion.

The area is home to more than 1,700 well-known cosmetics brands from China and abroad, 367 entities responsible for cosmetics product filings and 63 licensed manufacturers. Global companies including Procter & Gamble, Amway and Colgate have made the area their preferred base for the Chinese market. Homegrown companies such as Runben Biotechnology, Marubi Biotechnology and Blue Moon grew into publicly listed companies in the area. Established Chinese companies such as Uniasia are working with newer players such as Grain Rain and Fandao to expand overseas. The area’s well-developed industrial network, from raw material supply and smart manufacturing to inspection and testing, supports that expansion.

From January through September 2026, Huangpu’s cosmetics manufacturers above designated size recorded nearly RMB 23 billion in output. Imports and exports of cosmetics and personal care products totaled RMB 2.92 billion, marking a third consecutive year of growth. The district’s products are exported to 123 countries and regions.