Manufacture of perfumes and toilet preparations (PKD 20.42.Z)
This subclass includes the manufacture of cosmetic and toilet preparations:
- perfumes and toilet waters,
- beauty and make-up preparations,
- sunburn protection preparations and tanning preparations,
- manicure and pedicure preparations,
- shampoos, hair lacquers, waving and hair straightening preparations,
- preparations for cleansing the teeth and oral hygiene, including denture cleaners,
- shaving preparations, including pre-shave and after-shave preparations,
- deodorants,
- bath salts,
- depilatory preparations,
- cosmetic soap.
This subclass excludes:
- the manufacture and refining of natural essential oils, classified in 20.59.Z.
This group includes the manufacture of liquid biofuels and chemical products not elsewhere classified (for example explosives and pyrotechnic products, adhesives, essential oils, composite diagnostic reagents).
Industry statistics (2025)
Number of companies
Companies
9,517
Companies (primary PKD)
1,499
Companies with financials
635
Business turnover
Legal structure
Legal formShare of companiesNumber of companies
- Sp. z o.o.65.2%977
- JDG23.3%350
- Sp. k.4.7%70
- Sp. j.3.7%56
- S.A.1.4%21
- P.S.A.0.7%11
- Foundation0.3%4
- Other0.3%4
- Cooperative0.1%1
Financial results
The calculation excludes new companies that pull financial results down. Only firms with a filing in the previous year are included, so market trends are easier to read.
Median revenue
Ranking
Median revenue compared with other PKD codes.
Top companies by revenue
| # | Company | Legal form | Revenue | Net profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | sp. z o.o. | USD 333.74m | USD 9.71m | |
| 2 | sp. z o.o. | USD 311.17m | USD 10.40m | |
| 3 | sp. z o.o. | USD 238.22m | USD 7.26m | |
| 4 | sp. z o.o. | USD 228.18m | USD 17.57m | |
| 5 | sp. z o.o. | USD 176.57m | USD 5.90m | |
| 6 | sp. k. | USD 127.59m | USD 13.04m | |
| 7 | sp. z o.o. | USD 127.47m | USD 18.76m | |
| 8 | sp. k. | USD 104.04m | USD 17.97m | |
| 9 | S.A. | USD 88.98m | USD 3.99m | |
| 10 | S.A. | USD 87.03m | USD 20.72m |
Fastest-growing companies
| # | Company | Legal form | Revenue | Y/Y growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | sp. z o.o. | USD 3.82m | +1,546.0% y/y | |
| 2 | sp. z o.o. | USD 1.74m | +624.3% y/y | |
| 3 | sp. z o.o. | USD 15.29m | +455.0% y/y | |
| 4 | sp. z o.o. | USD 4.41m | +236.8% y/y | |
| 5 | sp. z o.o. | USD 9.59m | +235.6% y/y | |
| 6 | sp. z o.o. | USD 1.24m | +188.5% y/y | |
| 7 | sp. z o.o. | USD 874.33k | +184.8% y/y | |
| 8 | sp. z o.o. + limited partnership | USD 765.52k | +171.1% y/y | |
| 9 | sp. z o.o. + limited partnership | USD 5.14m | +106.1% y/y | |
| 10 | sp. z o.o. | USD 959.06k | +90.4% y/y |
Stock market
3 companies from this industry are listed.
| Company | Ticker | Market | Price | Change | Market cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMG | GPW Main Market | PLN 2.07 | +2.48% | USD 45.20m | |
| 4MS | GPW Main Market | PLN 6.00 | +0.84% | USD 36.02m | |
| BGD | NewConnect | PLN 19.70 | 0.00% | USD 12.10m |
Related PKD codes in division 20
FAQ
The primary industry for 1,499 companies is manufacture of perfumes and toilet preparations. 635 entities have filed financial statements.
So far in 2026, 94 new companies with PKD 20.42.Z have been registered. In all of 2025, there were 109 such companies.
So far in 2026, 14 companies with PKD 20.42.Z have been deregistered. In all of 2025, there were 43 such companies.
In 2025, the median revenue for PKD 20.42.Z was USD 233.59k and the mean revenue was USD 8.31m, based on 396 financial statements. Averages and medians include only companies that file financial statements, excluding sole proprietorships.
Yes, in 2025, the median net profit was USD 5.36k, an improvement on 2024 (USD 3.74k). Among all 674 industries in Poland, PKD 20.42.Z ranks 448th, placing it among the weakest 34%.
The most common legal form for PKD 20.42.Z is sp. z o.o., used by 977 companies in this industry (65.2% of the total). In second place is a sole proprietorship (350 companies, 23.3%), and in third place – sp. k. (70 companies, 4.7%).




