Does kenya have a growing demand in cosmetic industry?

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HinnaMember24 October 2011 20:30:36

Hey everyone! I have been doing a market research on cosmetics in Kenya and even imported cosmetics from UK. I have this passion about beauty so i just felt like this is the field i fit into. According to my research, i came across so many sentenced saying "Kenya has a growing demand in the cosmetic industry. I haven't seen many people on this website who might be dealing with cosmetics, but i'd be glad if any of you could tell me a little more on this. Is this statement true? And if so how long will it take for demand to reach the peak? There's been a muted response so far but what keeps me motivated is the fact that in case the title statement is true, then in the next few years the cosmetic agents who've started by now, shall be very respected. Please do leave your comments on this and for further information on how i operate etc, feel free to approach me x

suribhaiSerial expat27 October 2011 13:33:18

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to be frank, the climate of kenya is awesome, but you know, everyone cannot afford to go for expensive cosmetics here. It depends on your charging, if your rates are high then you could only get some few customers every month. If your rates are reasonable, you could get lot more than you expect. This could be a good start for you now. So try to promote your talent and get some good name in beauty industry. Then you can rock in market. All the best.

.commilkaMember28 October 2011 09:02:04

Hi,
i am in the beauty industry en its true cosmetics in kenya are at a high demand clients are willing to pay any amount if you have gd quality products.wat products do u have?

HinnaMember30 October 2011 20:41:45

Thanks suribhai for your response

Commilka i agree with you. Good quality means high price, so far i ave sold out alot and i think women in kenya do have the "cosmetic sense".
I get all my cosmetics from UK which include make up and skin care products. At the moment i have L'Oreal, Saffron, Wet n Wild, Constance caroll, La femme, Laval, Technic, Gallery, Bodygrapy (oxyplex), sally hensen, pink, and the list goes on lol!

What response have you got so far from the beauty industry?

.commilkaMember03 November 2011 13:32:18

not bad at all good quality stuff sells very easily.i use opi and seven teen for polish which is well appreaciated.all the best

HinnaMember04 November 2011 10:47:37

Thanks Let me know if there's anything ..

fbownzActive member04 November 2011 11:01:43

Hello Hina have you tried marketing through Social Sites and Twitter? this will help you in Achieving more Sales for your products

nziroNew member08 February 2012 10:32:34

Hi, i have been looking for a place to buy cosmetics for caucasian skin. Where do you all buy/ sell your stuff? Thanks

hanskhalfanMember24 February 2013 15:55:35

Hi Hinna,
Ive been thinking of exporting Cosmetics from UK to Kenya (Mainly Mombasa), Have u got any advise for me? Im kind starting up, and i feel like with all the shipping cost my make up would end up being so expensive. :S

snow_speederContributor01 March 2013 08:34:12

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hey hinna hw u doing? i wanted to know if u have organic cosmetics? and the price range? how their demand is?

jamie junyNew member29 May 2013 06:37:18

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Hi hinna,

I also have the same project like you, can somebody help us in finding how to importcosmetics to kenya and what the market saturatyion is ?

Thanks .

DavidViP30 May 2013 05:10:17

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Hi jamie juny,

I suggest you to create a new topic on the Kenya forum, as the thread on which you posted on is from 2011. This might be helpful.

Thank you,

David.

godrick92Member13 June 2014 19:31:39

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hae iam intending to start a business , dealing with cosmetic products can someone enlighten about the growing demand

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