Germany

In 2023, there was reduced use of air care in Germany due to greater mobility post-pandemic, especially when compared to previous years when consumers spent greater time indoors. The category was mainly driven by replacements rather than new…

Bleach in Germany, despite its effective disinfecting properties, has fallen out of favour with the majority of local consumers due to its perception as a strong chemical. As a result, volume sales of bleach have been declining. This shift in…

The briefing introduces the Cities Households Necessities Spending Index. The index ranks 1,075 cities by household expenditure on non-discretionary items, namely food, housing, and clothing and footwear. This analysis focuses on 160 major cities.…

In 2023, value sales of dishwashing in Germany continued to grow, primarily influenced by inflationary pressures that led to a rise in unit prices. Among the different formats, automatic dishwashing tablets retained the highest value share, while…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. In 2023, global inflation is expected to ease from its peak in 2022, but remaining significantly above-trend. Geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market are…