Home and Garden

In 2023, sustainability remained a key focus for consumers in South Africa, leading to growing demand for homewares such as kitchen utensils and other items made from eco-friendly materials. Products such as bamboo utensils and reusable silicone food…

In 2023, value sales growth of home improvement in South Africa remained fairly flat, but some local consumers continued to be invest in their kitchens and bathrooms. Bathroom and kitchen renovations are some of the most popular as these are most…

Value sales of home furnishings in South Africa continued to rise in 2023. However, retailers have shifted to procuring more locally manufactured furniture following the high costs of shipping and supply chain delays. Local and global logistics…

Overall value sales of home and garden in South Africa continued to rise in 2023, despite prevailing economic challenges in the country significantly eroding consumers' disposable incomes. These challenges stemmed primarily from the persistent rise…

Sales of gardening hand tools in South Africa, such as sickles and weed pullers, continued to record current value growth in 2023. This can be attributed to the fact that gardening hand tools make tasks quicker and more efficient, enabling gardeners…

In 2023, homewares in the US witnessed a marginal downturn in current value terms, primarily due to pandemic-driven purchases saturating the market, and a prolonged replacement cycle. Compounded by the economic challenges of 2023, consumer spending…

In 2023, home improvement in the US experienced a current value decline, due to a combination of factors. As a result of economic uncertainty, investment in housing remaining subdued, and consumer spending was constrained, which led to reduced…

Home furnishings in the US turned to decline in current value terms in 2023, due to a stagnant real estate market and stretched disposable incomes. However, not all companies or categories saw a declining trend. The surge in direct-to-consumer (DTC)…

In 2023, home and garden in the US saw sales decline in current value terms, grappling with challenges stemming from various economic factors. The industry faced significant setbacks, witnessing declines in new orders, production output, and…

Gardening in the US maintained stable current value growth in 2023. Seeds witnessed a particularly dynamic increase in value sales, due to the “grow your own food” trend, along with the ongoing desire to eat healthily, which has continued since the…

Value sales of homewares in Hong Kong experienced further decline in 2023 despite remaining above pre-pandemic levels. Nevertheless, economic uncertainty due to the ongoing war in Ukraine and the lingering impact of the pandemic led to cautious…

Strong sales in homewares in Argentina in 2023 were supported by consumers’ ongoing demand for aesthetic designs in dining. This, in turn, has resulted in robust growth for beverageware, for example, in line with the trend for elegant kitchens.…

Value sales of carpets in Hong Kong grew in 2023, primarily due to the evolving preferences of homeowners towards enhancing interior aesthetics and comfort. As many local citizens continue to spend significant time at home, even post-pandemic, there…

Sales in home improvement in Argentina in 2023 continued to be driven by cross-category trends focused on enhancing living spaces. The era of the pandemic lockdowns led many consumers to focus investments on their homes and gardens, with a strong…

In 2023, value sales across much of home furnishings in Hong Kong recorded a further decline. The local market is becoming saturated with a variety of durable bath textiles, for instance, reducing the need for frequent replacements. Economic…

Home furnishings saw strong sales in Argentina in 2023, driven by the ongoing emphasis consumers have been placing on their home surroundings since the era of the pandemic. Bath textiles is one strong subcategory of note, driven by the expansion of…

Following considerable expansion of 6.4% in 2021, annual real GDP in Hong Kong shrank by 3.5% over 2022. The city's economic environment deteriorated during the year, due to a combination of factors, including a fifth wave of COVID-19 and sluggish…

Home and garden in Argentina saw significant triple-digit value growth in 2023, notwithstanding the continued global economic and geopolitical uncertainties. Indeed, consumers have been investing in their homes and gardens since the lockdowns of the…

Value sales of garden care in Hong Kong continued to grow in 2023 due to a combination of factors. Increased urbanisation and housing development in Hong Kong have led to a greater need for green spaces and gardens, driving demand for garden care.…

Gardening in Argentina saw robust triple-digit value growth in 2023, bolstered by the significant increase in interest and sales in the gardening industry following the pandemic. Following the onset of the pandemic, there was a noticeable increase in…