Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2015-2030)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 11.5 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $118.9m in 2025.
Trends and Insights
Partnerships with artists are supporting consumer acceptance and booking numbers
- A surge in post-pandemic demand has led to strong revenue growth for tattoo removal clinics, especially in metropolitan areas, as clients return following years of lockdowns and service disruptions. Greater consumer interest, driven by changing personal and professional expectations, has supported the industry, with more people considering tattoo removal as a mainstream option rather than a last resort.
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Industry outlook (2025-2030)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Rising tattoo prevalence is expanding the long-term removal market
- Tattoos are becoming increasingly normalised among younger Australians. According to recent research by McCrindle, approximately one-quarter of Australians now has at least one tattoo. This rise is particularly pronounced among women, with 31% of females inked compared to 19% of males.
Biggest companies in the Tattoo Removal Services in Australia
There are no companies that hold a large enough market share in the Tattoo Removal Services in Australia industry for IBISWorld to include in this product.
Products & Services Segmentation
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Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Laser tattoo removal, Partial tattoo removal or modification and Dermabrasion and surgical tattoo removal. Laser tattoo removal is the largest segment of the Tattoo Removal Services in Australia.
Trends and Insights
Full tattoo removal remains the industry’s dominant service for now
- Full tattoo removal continues to generate the bulk of industry revenue, as many clients seek complete erasure of tattoos that no longer suit their identity, lifestyle or career goals. Motivations often stem from personal growth, professional transitions or relationship changes.
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Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Industry firms provide tattoo removal services, including laser, dermabrasion and surgical removal. This also includes aftercare products. The industry includes dedicated tattoo removalists and services provided by beauty salons, tattoo parlours and plastic surgeons.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in the Tattoo Removal Services industry in Australia include Laser tattoo removal, Dermabrasion tattoo removal, Surgical tattoo removal and Consultation and aftercare products.Companies
Companies covered in the Tattoo Removal Services industry in Australia include .Purchase this report to view all major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
Related terms covered in the Tattoo Removal Services industry in Australia include dermabrasion, surgical excision, laser tattoo removal and picosecond laser.Industry Code
ANZSIC 8539 - Tattoo Removal Services in Australia
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Dedicated tattoo removalists now dominate the market, holding about 75% of the industry’s revenue. Their rise is backed by high profit margins, scalable business models and p...
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- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
- Employees, including historical (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
- Businesses, including historical (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
- Profit, including historical (2015-2025)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Factors that influence volatility in the industry
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
Products and Markets
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Analyst insight
While younger demographics are the largest market for tattoo studios, middle-aged consumers are the largest market for tattoo removals. Changing preferences and lifestyles, a...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2025
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2025
- Major market segmentation in 2025
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
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Analyst insights
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- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2025
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2025
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2025
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2025
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2025
Detailed analysis
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
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Analyst insights
Tattoo removal providers face low barriers to entry. Start-up capital costs are limited and margins are high, encouraging many new businesses to open.
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- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2020-2025
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Stricter health and safety standards are increasing compliance costs for tattoo removal clinics. Operators must invest more in staff training, sterilisation procedures and in...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Wages, utilities and depreciation have declined as revenue shares, aided by longer lasting equipment, energy-efficient technologies and faster treatment sessions. These effic...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2025
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2025
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2015-2030)
- Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2015-2030)
- Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
- Employees per Enterprise (2015-2030)
- Average Wage (2015-2030)
- Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2015-2030)
- IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
- Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2015-2030)
- IVA (2015-2030)
- Establishments (2015-2030)
- Enterprises (2015-2030)
- Employment (2015-2030)
- Exports (2015-2030)
- Imports (2015-2030)
- Wages (2015-2030)
Top Questions Answered
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What is the market size of the Tattoo Removal Services industry in Australia in 2025?
The market size of the Tattoo Removal Services industry in Australia is $118.9m in 2025.
How many businesses are there in the Tattoo Removal Services industry in Australia in 2025?
There are 335 businesses in the Tattoo Removal Services industry in Australia, which has grown at a CAGR of 11.2 % between 2020 and 2025.
Has the Tattoo Removal Services industry in Australia grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Tattoo Removal Services industry in Australia has been growing at a CAGR of 11.5 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Tattoo Removal Services industry in Australia over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Tattoo Removal Services industry in Australia is expected to grow.
What does the Tattoo Removal Services industry in Australia include?
Laser tattoo removal and Dermabrasion tattoo removal are part of the Tattoo Removal Services industry in Australia.
How competitive is the Tattoo Removal Services industry in Australia?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Tattoo Removal Services industry in Australia.
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