Middle East Household Products

Dishwashing in Israel saw significant price hikes in 2024, including among consumer favourites. In April 2024, retailer Diplomat announced an increase in the price of Fairy - its popular dishwashing soap. As one of the most prominent and widely used products in the dishwashing category, this price a ...

Despite the shift in consumer preferences towards gentler cleaning solutions, demand for bleach in the United Arab Emirates remained elevated in 2024. This resilience was due to bleach's classification as an essential household item for many in the local market. Euromonitor International's Bleach in ...

Toilet care in the United Arab Emirates experienced solid value and volume growth in 2024, driven by ongoing product innovation, particularly in toilet liquids/foam. Brands introduced new features such as unique fragrances, specific functionalities (such as antibacterial or long-lasting freshness), ...

Bleach recorded positive growth in Saudi Arabia in 2024, holding a steady position in the home care market due to its efficiency as a cleaning and disinfecting product. Its enduring demand stems from a combination of factors, including its proven ability to sanitise effectively, its affordability an ...

Ongoing elevated inflation continued to influence local consumers' purchasing decisions in 2024, including for air care in the United Arab Emirates. This adjustment was reflected in altered shopping behaviours, with consumers prioritising essential air care products and cost-effective alternatives. ...

Polishes in Israel saw a significant number of price increases in 2024, reflecting broader economic challenges. Following the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war, companies delayed planned price adjustments for several months, aiming to stabilise the market during the conflict. However, this postponeme ...

Amid inflationary pressures and consumers prioritising essential spending in 2024, sales growth of polishes in the United Arab Emirates remained slow. Furniture polish and shoe polish both recorded low volume growth, while demand for floor polish and metal polish declined during the year, as consume ...

Local consumers are increasingly seeking value for money, driving the demand for concentrated laundry care in the United Arab Emirates. With rising costs due to inflation, consumers are looking for solutions that not only last longer but also offer better value. Concentrated products allow them to u ...

The home care market in Saudi Arabia was thriving in 2024, supported by a convergence of favourable factors. Urbanisation continues to reshape the landscape, driving demand for home care products. Increased Saudisation - which provides job security for Saudi citizens - coupled with rising female emp ...

Israel’s home care industry saw significant price adjustments in 2024. In the wake of the Israel-Hamas war’s early stages, home care had brands initially refrained from increasing their prices, but by 2024, this approach led to average unit price rises. Despite these increases, home care overall did ...

Israel’s surface care category saw pine oil attract further interest in 2024. Pine oil picked up pace in 2023, when Sano experienced significant success with its line of general-purpose cleaning products based on pine oil, which gained substantial traction through TikTok. The social media platform p ...

In 2024, laundry care in Israel was impacted by category-wide price rises. Unilever, which faced notable consumer pushback in 2022 when Shufersal stopped selling its products over price hikes, took a more restrained approach in 2023 and early 2024 by avoiding further global price increases. This was ...

Dishwashing in Saudia Arabia recorded significant growth for automatic dishwashing in 2024, thanks largely to the increase in the installation of dishwashers across urban areas. This trend is driven by persistent urbanisation, growing demand for efficient home appliances and the inclusion of dishwas ...

Air care in Saudia Arabia posted solid growth in terms of both retail volume and current value sales in 2024. The rapid pace of urban development and population growth in the Kingdom is creating a steady increase in the demand for air care products in homes and offices. Local consumers are presented ...

In 2024, home care in the United Arab Emirates witnessed a further shift in consumer preferences, influenced by inflation, convenience, and sustainability concerns. Local consumers have been searching for affordable options, supporting the sales growth of private label. In response, key brands from ...

In 2024, polishes in Saudi Arabia benefitted from rising consumer interest in household maintenance and preservation. Local consumers are increasingly turning to floor polish as a practical solution to maintain and enhance the appearance of their flooring. These products not only provide a polished ...

A significant trend in surface care in the United Arab Emirates is the rising popularity of multifunctional products, including all purpose cleaning wipes and multi-purpose cleaners, while demand for specialised cleaning solutions remains relatively stagnant. Throughout 2024, multi-purpose cleaners ...

In 2024, laundry care in Saudi Arabia benefitted from the expansion of products carrying progressive stain removal and anti-bacterial claims. Products that feature advanced formulas aimed at removing tough stains are increasingly perceived as essential purchases, with those that effectively target f ...

Air care in Israel witnessed notable price increases in 2024, reflecting trends observed across the broader consumer goods landscape. Initially, companies delayed implementing planned price hikes due to the geopolitical tensions stemming from the Israel-Hamas war. This postponement shifted the antic ...

Toilet care in Israel saw stabilisation in prices throughout 2024, following a period of significant price increases in 2023. Although major players implemented various price increases across their product portfolios during the year, these changes had no discernible impact on the toilet care categor ...

Surface care in Saudi Arabia saw surface cleaning wipes - particularly all purpose varieties – gain traction in 2024. The overall category of surface care, which currently features a limited range of international brands such as Clorox and Dettol, is seeing a growing presence of local players. These ...

Saudi Arabia’s toilet care posted positive growth in both volume and current value terms in 2024. In-cistern devices, while initially perceived as costlier than other toilet cleaning formats, offer notable long-term benefits for consumers. Once installed, these devices minimise the need for frequent ...

Opportunities in the Middle East and Africa Household Products Industry 2024 Summary Provides an overview of current household products industry scenario regarding the future outlook in terms of ingredients, product claims, labeling, distribution, and packaging. The analysis also covers regional ove ...

Air Treatment Products in Israel Retail volume sales of air treatment products grew in Israel in 2024. Air treatment products which combine enhanced energy saving attributes gained in importance in the country, particularly on the back of an increase in electricity prices during the year. As the Isr ...

Air Treatment Products in the United Arab Emirates Air treatment products in the United Arab Emirates continues to record a strong performance in 2024, with increasingly health-conscious consumers driving up demand for solutions that improve indoor air quality. This trend is largely influenced by th ...