Bath Bomb Global Market Report 2026

A bath bomb is an effervescent product designed to dissolve in bathwater. Typically made from baking soda, citric acid, and additional ingredients such as essential oils, fragrances, and colorants, it fizzes upon contact with water. As it dissolves, it releases its components, creating a fragrant and visually appealing experience while providing moisturizing and skin-softening benefits.

The primary types of bath bombs are natural or organic and synthetic. Natural or organic bath bombs are crafted from organic ingredients and avoid synthetic chemicals, offering a gentle and eco-friendly bath experience for those seeking chemical-free self-care. They come in various fragrances, including fruity, floral, woody, citrus, herbal, and others, and serve different functions such as relaxation and stress relief, energizing and refreshing, or moisturizing and nourishing. Bath bombs are distributed through various channels, including online retail, specialty stores, supermarkets or hypermarkets, and convenience stores, and are used in both residential and commercial settings.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have impacted the bath bomb market by increasing costs of imported fragrances, essential oils, colorants, and specialty ingredients. Manufacturers in north america and europe have faced higher raw material expenses due to global sourcing dependencies. These tariffs have influenced retail pricing and product margins. However, they are also encouraging regional sourcing, local production of natural ingredients, and simplified supply chains for personal care brands.

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The bath bomb market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.71 billion in 2025 to $1.86 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in personal care consumption, popularity of home spa experiences, availability of fragrance ingredients, expansion of specialty retail stores, consumer interest in self care products.

The bath bomb market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.57 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising wellness lifestyle adoption, demand for eco friendly personal care, social media driven product discovery, growth in e commerce sales, innovation in skin nourishing formulations. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for natural and organic bath products, rising popularity of aromatherapy bath solutions, expansion of premium and luxury bath products, increasing customization and fragrance innovation, growth of online beauty and wellness retail.

The expansion of the personal care sector is likely to drive the growth of the bath bomb market in the future. The personal care sector offers a variety of products and services aimed at enhancing personal appearance and hygiene. This sector is growing due to factors such as evolving consumer preferences, the rise of e-commerce, an aging population, and increased awareness of health and wellness. Bath bombs enhance the bathing experience by releasing soothing scents and beneficial chemicals that promote relaxation and stress relief. They often contain moisturizing ingredients, essential oils, and vitamins, offering multiple skincare benefits for those focused on wellness and self-care. For example, a report from the British Beauty Council in July 2024 indicated that in 2023, the personal care sector contributed £27.2 billion ($30.44 billion) to the GDP, reflecting an 11% increase from 2022. This growth is linked to a 10% rise in household spending on personal care products and services in the UK. As a result, the expansion of the personal care sector is fueling the growth of the bath bomb market.

Leading companies in the bath bomb market are focusing on creating advanced products like the innovative post-workout bath bomb to enhance the bathing experience and meet specific consumer demands, such as muscle recovery and relaxation. These specialized bath bombs are designed to aid in post-exercise muscle recovery and relaxation, often formulated for cold water use to alleviate soreness. For instance, in May 2024, Lush, a UK-based beauty product provider, introduced 29 new bath bombs, including a post-workout bomb tailored for cold water recovery and a baby-friendly bath bomb with a solid shampoo bar inside. The post-workout bath bomb is designed specifically for cold water bathing, helping to soothe sore muscles, while the baby-friendly option offers gentle care with the convenience of a mini solid shampoo bar.

In September 2024, L Catterton, a US-based consumer-focused investment firm, acquired Stenders for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to strengthen L Catterton's portfolio in the wellness and beauty sector by capitalizing on Stenders' expertise in bath and body products, including bath bombs, to cater to the rising consumer demand for premium self-care items. Stenders is a Latvia-based cosmetics company specializing in bath and body care products.

Major companies operating in the bath bomb market are Bath & Body Works, Lush, Rituals Cosmetics Enterprise B.V., Crabtree & Evelyn, Nubian Heritage, Bomb Cosmetics, Herbivore Botanicals LLC, Pacha Soap Co., Dr. Teal's, Bubbles & Balms, Lola Soap, Moon Valley Organics, Charmed Aroma, Cocoon Apothecary, LifeAround2Angels, MION Artisan Soap Co., Soap & Glory, Hugo Naturals, Fizz Fairy Krazycolours Inc., Blackbird Grove, SALUS

North America was the largest region in the bath bomb market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the bath bomb market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the bath bomb market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

The bath bomb market consists of sales of scented bath bombs, bubble bath bombs, herbal bath bombs, and themed bath bombs. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Natural Or Organic; Synthetic
• 2) By Fragrance: Fruity; Floral; Woody; Citrus; Herbal; Other Fragrances
• 3) By Functionality: Relaxation And Stress Relief; Energizing And Refreshing; Moisturizing And Nourishing
• 4) By Distribution Channel: Online Retail; Specialty Stores; Supermarkets Or Hypermarkets; Convenience Stores
• 5) By End-Use: Residential; Commercial
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Natural or Organic Bath Bombs: Herbal Bath Bombs; Essential Oil Bath Bombs; Mineral Bath Bombs; Clay-Based Bath Bombs; Fruit/Vegetable Extract Bath Bombs; Flower Petal Bath Bombs; Paraben-Free Bath Bombs; Sulfate-Free Bath Bombs; Cruelty-Free Bath Bombs; Vegan Bath Bombs
• 2) By Synthetic Bath Bombs: Artificial Fragrance Bath Bombs; Glitter Bath Bombs; Dye-Based Bath Bombs; Foaming Bath Bombs; Color-Changing Bath Bombs; Fizzy Bath Bombs; Preservative-Added Bath Bombs; Surfactant-Enhanced Bath Bombs; Synthetic Oil-Infused Bath Bombs
• Companies Mentioned: Bath & Body Works; Lush; Rituals Cosmetics Enterprise B.V.; Crabtree & Evelyn; Nubian Heritage; Bomb Cosmetics; Herbivore Botanicals LLC; Pacha Soap Co.; Dr. Teal's; Bubbles & Balms; Lola Soap; Moon Valley Organics; Charmed Aroma; Cocoon Apothecary; LifeAround2Angels; MION Artisan Soap Co.; Soap & Glory; Hugo Naturals; Fizz Fairy Krazycolours Inc.; Blackbird Grove; SALUS
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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