Market overview
The global body exfoliating mitts market is worth USD 293 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 477 mn by 2036, growing at a 5.0% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Nylon is the largest by material segment.
| Scope | Exfoliating mitts, gloves and cloths worn on the hand to scrub away dead skin in the bath or shower, made from viscose, nylon, sisal, loofah and silicone. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Consumer Product |
| Value 2025 | USD 280 mn |
| Value 2026 | USD 293 mn |
| Value 2036 | USD 477 mn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 5.0% |
| Volume 2026 | 124 million units |
| Volume 2036 | 187 million units |
| Average price 2026 | USD 2.35 per unit |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Body Exfoliating Mitts market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 293 mn |
| 2027 | USD 307 mn |
| 2028 | USD 323 mn |
| 2029 | USD 339 mn |
| 2030 | USD 356 mn |
| 2031 | USD 373 mn |
| 2032 | USD 392 mn |
| 2033 | USD 412 mn |
| 2034 | USD 432 mn |
| 2035 | USD 454 mn |
| 2036 | USD 477 mn |
Body Exfoliating Mitts market segmentation
By material
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viscose | 30.0% | 27.0% | USD 88 mn | 3.9% |
| Nylon | 38.0% | 35.9% | USD 111 mn | 4.4% |
| Natural fibre (sisal, loofah) | 20.0% | 22.8% | USD 59 mn | 6.4% |
| Silicone and others | 12.0% | 14.3% | USD 35 mn | 6.9% |
By sales channel
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mass retail and drugstores | 38.0% | 32.0% | USD 111 mn | 3.2% |
| Online | 36.0% | 44.3% | USD 105 mn | 7.2% |
| Spas and specialty stores | 14.0% | 13.0% | USD 41 mn | 4.2% |
| Hammams and institutional | 12.0% | 10.6% | USD 35 mn | 3.7% |
By product format
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitts | 54.0% | 50.0% | USD 158 mn | 4.2% |
| Cloths and towels | 26.0% | 26.0% | USD 76 mn | 5.0% |
| Gloves and strap-style | 20.0% | 24.0% | USD 59 mn | 6.9% |
By texture
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 24.0% | 24.0% | USD 70 mn | 5.0% |
| Medium | 46.0% | 45.0% | USD 135 mn | 4.8% |
| Coarse | 30.0% | 31.0% | USD 88 mn | 5.3% |
By price tier
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 46.0% | 42.0% | USD 135 mn | 4.0% |
| Mid | 36.0% | 37.0% | USD 105 mn | 5.3% |
| Premium | 18.0% | 21.0% | USD 53 mn | 6.6% |
Top 25 countries for body exfoliating mitts by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 82.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 94.6%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | USD 59 mn | 20.0% | USD 91 mn | 4.5% |
| 2 | China | USD 41 mn | 14.0% | USD 77 mn | 6.5% |
| 3 | Japan | USD 29 mn | 10.0% | USD 39 mn | 2.9% |
| 4 | Turkey | USD 29 mn | 10.0% | USD 48 mn | 5.0% |
| 5 | South Korea | USD 23 mn | 8.0% | USD 36 mn | 4.5% |
| 6 | India | USD 18 mn | 6.0% | USD 38 mn | 7.9% |
| 7 | Germany | USD 12 mn | 4.0% | USD 16 mn | 3.3% |
| 8 | United Kingdom | USD 12 mn | 4.0% | USD 16 mn | 3.3% |
| 9 | Brazil | USD 8.8 mn | 3.0% | USD 14 mn | 5.0% |
| 10 | Saudi Arabia | USD 8.8 mn | 3.0% | USD 16 mn | 6.3% |
| 11 | Mexico | USD 6.6 mn | 2.3% | USD 12 mn | 5.8% |
| 12 | Spain | USD 4.6 mn | 1.6% | USD 6.8 mn | 4.0% |
| 13 | Netherlands | USD 3.5 mn | 1.2% | USD 5.1 mn | 4.0% |
| 14 | United Arab Emirates | USD 3.0 mn | 1.0% | USD 5.4 mn | 5.9% |
| 15 | Canada | USD 2.4 mn | 0.8% | USD 3.6 mn | 3.9% |
| 16 | Poland | USD 2.4 mn | 0.8% | USD 4.2 mn | 5.9% |
| 17 | Australia | USD 2.0 mn | 0.7% | USD 3.0 mn | 3.9% |
| 18 | Indonesia | USD 2.0 mn | 0.7% | USD 3.4 mn | 5.8% |
| 19 | Thailand | USD 1.8 mn | 0.6% | USD 3.1 mn | 5.8% |
| 20 | Colombia | USD 1.6 mn | 0.5% | USD 2.8 mn | 5.9% |
| 21 | Philippines | USD 1.6 mn | 0.5% | USD 2.8 mn | 6.0% |
| 22 | Argentina | USD 1.5 mn | 0.5% | USD 2.6 mn | 5.8% |
| 23 | Switzerland | USD 1.4 mn | 0.5% | USD 2.0 mn | 3.8% |
| 24 | Sweden | USD 1.3 mn | 0.5% | USD 1.9 mn | 4.0% |
| 25 | Chile | USD 1.2 mn | 0.4% | USD 1.9 mn | 4.5% |
| Rest of world | USD 16 mn | 5.4% | USD 26 mn | 4.9% |
Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- The Body Shop
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Earth Therapeutics
- Salux
- EcoTools
- Daily Concepts
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Kitsch
- Hydrea London
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the body exfoliating mitts market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 5.0% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by material, by sales channel, by product format, by texture, by price tier. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the body exfoliating mitts market?
The global body exfoliating mitts market is estimated at USD 280 mn in 2025 and USD 293 mn in 2026.
How fast will the body exfoliating mitts market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 477 mn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 5.0% from 2026, an increase of USD 184 mn.
Which country is the largest market for body exfoliating mitts?
United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 59 mn in 2026, 20.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 44.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 7.9% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which body exfoliating mitts segment is largest?
In the by material split, Nylon is the largest segment with 38.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading body exfoliating mitts companies?
Global leaders include The Body Shop.
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