Middle East's Natural Cosmetics Market Poised For Growth In 2011

The natural cosmetics market in the Middle East is forecast to grow 20% in 2011, according to the Middle Eastern Market for Natural Cosmetics study by Organic Monitor.  Natural products make up a small share of beat sales in the Middle East – just 0.1% compared to over 3% in North America and Europe. Worries about political and social unrest have failed to dampen the market, with sales growing fast in several countries. United Arab Emirates accounts for more than half of total market revenues, while demand in other countries is focused mainly in major cities. Rich consumers and tourists create most of the demand for natural and organic cosmetics in the region, the report says.