Household Products Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis

In Ukraine, the laundry care market is seeing a growing shift away from powder detergents to liquid tablet detergents. The latter are perceived as highly convenient, as they come in pre-measured doses, simplifying the laundry process and reducing the risk of spills. They also offer high washing effe ...

Air care in Sweden was marked by innovative solutions in 2024, with players focusing on products designed to cater to rising demand for value-for-money options boasting improved efficacy. Cost-of-living pressures are reshaping household purchasing patterns, with a stronger emphasis on perceived valu ...

In dishwashing in Turkey in 2024, retail value sales increased by 62%, while retail volume improved in all areas bar automatic dishwashing powders and dishwashing additives. In the automatic dishwashing category, liquid formats have emerged as a key choice in 2024, recording the strongest retail vol ...

The demand for toilet care in Slovakia at the end of the review period was marked by local consumers’ interest in regular and highly efficient toilet cleaning, while convenience and eco-friendliness continued to gain weight in purchasing decisions. Therefore, consumers often chose to purchase produc ...

An increase in home cooking and home food delivery in Portugal in 2024 boosted the consumption of hand dishwashing, which helped stabilise volume sales in this highly mature category. Current value growth was driven by rising prices and premiumisation through promotional activity, despite the increa ...

Bleach saw a decline in retail value sales in current terms in Poland in 2024. The continued decline in the category results from the fact that bleach is increasingly recognised as harmful to health and the environment, as well as less versatile than products such as multi-purpose cleaners. Sales vo ...

Toilet care registered an increase in retail value sales in current terms in Poland in 2024. New product development plays a significant role in stimulating sales, particularly through innovations in fragrances and more effective formulae. Consumers prioritise products that offer both high performan ...

In Portugal in 2024, local consumer confidence and the general economic landscape saw some recovery as interest rates declined, inflation slowed, and average incomes grew. This led to visible investment in new launches and innovation in home care. Nevertheless, private labels continued to see growth ...

Polishes in Azerbaijan registered a significant fall in volume sales in 2024. All polishes registered a decline in sales, though floor and furniture polishes fared worse than shoe polish. In terms of furniture and floor polish, they are being replaced by multi-purpose cleaners, with consumers percei ...

In 2024, air care in Bosnia and Herzegovina recorded a retail value sales rise of 2% while retail volume declined by 3%. As consumers continued to prioritise their purchases amidst the lingering effects of inflation, air care was challenged by being considered an unessential item. Consequently, cons ...

Automatic dishwasher products registered stronger sales than handwashing products in 2024, driven by the growing popularity of dishwashers as Croatian households seek convenience and efficiency in their daily routines. Leading brands like Finish, Somat and Jar are capitalising on this trend in 2024. ...

Bleach continues to record volume decline in 2024 as it is perceived to be old fashioned, and competition from other categories, including toilet care and surface care, is hampering sales. In addition, consumers are increasingly concerned about the chemical content of bleach and are opting for safer ...

In Mexico, bleach is at a mature stage, and saw moderate retail current value growth in 2024, characterised by a conservative INPC (National Consumer Price Index) according to INEGI (National Institute of Statistics and Geography). However, towards the end of the year, greater pressure was seen for ...

Volume sales of household care are experiencing further decline in 2024. Price inflation in Estonia continues to rise, supported by the VAT increase at the beginning of the year. Coupled with the overall sluggish performance of the local economy, this price hike has impacted consumer confidence in t ...

In 2024, home care in Ethiopia has faced rising prices due to high inflation and a foreign exchange shortage, limiting consumer demand. Small-scale manufacturers of liquid detergents have grown, meeting price-sensitive needs, while private label products have gained traction as affordable alternativ ...

The bleach category continued to witness volume decline in 2024, amidst strong competition from other cleaners that have a less irritating smell. Increasingly, consumers prefer to use home care detergents that feature disinfectant components with safer formulations. Consumers increasingly prioritise ...

Surface care in Azerbaijan registered minimal volume growth in 2024. Though inflation eased, consumers remained price sensitive and players supported volume sales by offering frequent discounts and promotions. In particular, floor cleaners performed badly, with volume sales falling by a tenth. Produ ...

In 2024, toilet care in Bosnia and Herzegovina recorded a 5% rise in retail value sales, bolstered by the ongoing impact of inflation and stable consumer demand. Despite the maturity of the most established toilet care categories, consumer interest remained high, driven by innovation and convenience ...

Laundry care in Croatia is experiencing a significant shift toward larger-sized packaging for products like detergents and cleaning agents. This trend is driven by growing demand for cost-effective solutions amid rising living expenses. Larger packages offer better value for money, as the price per ...

In 2024, bleach showed moderate growth in retail volume terms, continuing to be widely used by Dominicans for its cleaning and disinfecting properties. However, in the post-pandemic era, the emphasis on disinfecting qualities has waned for many consumers. While antibacterial properties remain a prio ...

Despite rising living costs in recent years, Dominicans continue to prioritise home care tasks, particularly surface cleaning. The strong association between hygiene, home cleanliness, and overall health is well-established among local consumers - a mindset that was further reinforced during the pan ...

Toilet care is underdeveloped in Costa Rica, remaining the smallest category within home care in 2024. During the latter part of the review period, elevated inflation limited growth in retail volume sales of toilet care, as local consumers favoured more affordable alternatives, such as bleach and su ...

Following two years of significant hikes driven by the devaluation of the local currency (the colon – CRC) and rising raw material costs, air care saw a more modest increase in unit price during 2024. While the rate of growth in retail current value sales of air care slowed to single digits in 2024, ...

The rate of growth in retail current value sales of laundry care slowed significantly in 2024, while the rate of growth in volume sales accelerated slightly. Earlier in the review period, laundry care unit prices experienced a significant increase driven by rising costs. However, this trend came to ...

Air care products are performing well in Estonia in 2024 compared with other home care categories. The main driver of demand is the desire for a fresher environment, particularly in bathrooms. Also, growth in value terms is supported by continuous price inflation in the year. The standout performer ...