Household Products Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis

In 2024, Guatemala’s home care industry benefited from the local economy’s continued resilience with GDP expanding for the fourth consecutive year – and annual inflation rates recording their lowest increase since 2020. This stable economic environment had a favourable impact on consumer demand for ...

Bleach in Ecuador in 2024 registered a fall in both value and volume sales. A series of challenges adversely affected economic activity and dampened growth. This included a security crisis and a severe electricity crisis due to drought that hampered hydroelectricity production, leading to frequent b ...

In 2024, air care in the Philippines saw low retail volume and current value growth rates, with increases across all categories. However, as air care products are generally regarded as non-essential by Filipinos, value sales remain relatively low compared with many other home care categories in the ...

In 2024, polishes in Guatemala experienced modest growth in both volume and value terms. As the smallest category within home care, polishes remains niche, with products such as shoe and furniture polishes primarily consumed by a relatively small portion of the population. The limited penetration of ...

Within Kazakhstan’s dishwashing category, the hand dishwashing segment saw moderate growth in terms of both value and volume sales in 2024. Hand dishwashing continued to account for a greater proportion of sales, with the penetration of dishwashers remaining quite low in the country. Growth within h ...

Polishes in the Philippines maintained slow and stable retail volume growth in 2024, along with current value growth which was positive, but far lower than in 2023, as price rises eased. The largest category, floor polish, saw growth under the average for overall polishes, due to maturity, and a lac ...

In 2024, Japan faced economic challenges, characterised by a persistent weakening of the yen, and rising costs across various industries. The Japanese yen, which was 109.8 yen against the US dollar in 2021, plummeted to 151.4 yen in 2024, according to Euromonitor’s Economies data, marking a notable ...

In 2024, Japan continued to witness increases in unit prices, which drove retail current value growth in home care, despite a continued slight decline in retail volumes. The volume decline was influenced by several factors, including the falling population, the growing amount of time spent outside t ...

Despite a drop in inflation, a higher accumulated cost of living hampered consumer purchasing power. This in turn stimulated a trend towards multifunctionality with multi-purpose surface cleaners replacing the need for separate purchases of disinfectants, floor polishes and even air fresheners. The ...

Value and volume sales were largely unchanged for surface care in Ecuador in 2024. A series of challenges adversely affected economic activity and dampened growth. This included a security crisis and a severe electricity crisis due to drought that hampered hydroelectricity production, leading to fre ...

In 2024, bleach in Japan continued to experience declines in both retail volume and current value terms. In May 2023, the Japanese government reclassified COVID-19, downgrading it from a Class 2 disease, which posed an extremely high risk, to Class 5 status, similar to that of seasonal influenza. Th ...

In 2024, the Japanese economy continued to experience the effects of a weakened yen, alongside rising costs of raw materials, energy, packaging, and logistics. This cost-push inflation resulted in higher prices for consumers, contributing to dynamic retail current value growth. Meanwhile, according ...

In 2024, both volume and value sales of air care products in Georgia posted solid positive growth, driven by increased consumer awareness, strategic marketing efforts and the expansion of modern retail outlets into regional areas beyond the capital. The development of these retail channels has playe ...

In 2024, the air care category in Kazakhstan continued to face stagnation, with no signs of full recovery. Such lack of growth is primarily due to ongoing product supply disruptions, which have affected the availability of products across the market. Additionally, consumer demand remains subdued as ...

Polishes in Kazakhstan continued its decline in volume terms in 2024, reflecting a trend influenced by several key factors. The category remains relatively expensive for many consumers, and as several polish products are not considered essential household items, demand has weakened. This non-essenti ...

Bleach in Serbia is a small category that is contracting annually, with limited products available in retailers. In 2024, volume sales continued to decline as consumers abandoned bleach and shifted towards more advanced and gentler home care products. Growing health and environmental cautiousness is ...

Bleach in Slovenia continued to register positive growth in current value terms in 2024, although this was solely due to rising prices, a lingering effect from recent inflation. However, in volume terms, bleach is on the decline as consumers increasingly shift towards more eco-friendly surface care ...

Protein Hydrolysis Enzymes Market Outlook Protein Hydrolysis Enzymes Market Size is forecast to reach $4 Billion in 2032 from $2.5 Billion in 2025, at an optimistic growth rate of 6.6% from 2025 to 2032. The robust Protein Hydrolysis Enzymes Market growth presents potential growth opportunities for ...

The market for home care in Slovenia registered a modest increase in retail volume sales in 2024, in contrast to the sluggish performance of the previous two years. This growth was driven by a gradual recovery in consumer confidence, following the moderation of inflation. However, the lingering effe ...

The market for polishes in Slovenia maintained solid growth in current value terms in 2024, primarily driven by continued price increases. These price hikes have led to a shift towards more affordable alternatives, as consumers seek to manage household budgets and address the rising cost of living. ...

Surface care in Lithuania had a mixed performance in 2024, with several segments experiencing a decline in retail volume sales. During the pandemic, many Lithuanians adopted stricter daily surface hygiene habits to prevent the spread of COVID-19. However, as the situation has normalised, consumers a ...

2024 was a relatively uneventful year for laundry care in Lithuania. Inflation continued to be the primary factor driving sales in current value terms, although price growth was less dramatic compared to the sharp increases seen in 2022-2023. Major segments, such as laundry detergents, experienced s ...

Despite rising prices and falling disposable income, fabric softeners maintained healthy volume growth in Serbia. Although most laundry detergents offer a pleasant smell, Serbian households are accustomed to using fabric softeners, with many using considerably more than the recommended dose. Local b ...

Detergent Chemicals Market Outlook Detergent Chemicals Market Size is forecast to reach $99.3 Billion in 2032 from $69.3 Billion in 2025, at an optimistic growth rate of 5.2% from 2025 to 2032. The robust Detergent Chemicals Market growth presents potential growth opportunities for companies across ...

The year 2024 saw the emergence of several novelties in Serbia’s toilet care category, such as more natural toilet care products, improved packaging and recycled packaging. The most significant innovation in toilet care was Unilever Beograd doo’s Domestos Foam upside down spray, aimed at making the ...