Home Care

Amid rising prices of essential foods and other basic necessities, the hike in prices of home care products added a new brden on people in 2023. In about nine months, almost all products such as detergents and toilet cleaners became pricier by 10 to…

In 2023, Slovenia witnessed a growing demand for hypoallergenic and sensitive products, particularly in surface care and laundry care, driven by an increasing prevalence of allergies. Consumers, especially parents and pet owners, favour surface care…

Demand for home care products in Vietnam continued to increase in 2023, supported by a growing middle class population, which had access to higher levels of disposable income. A heightened focus on health and hygiene, facilitated by the pandemic,…

In 2023, results on the home care landscape were impacted by rising inflation and the increased cost of living in Poland. For players on the landscape, the rising costs of resources posed a significant challenge, with cost increases seen across raw…

Home care experienced substantial, double-digit retail value growth in 2023, driven by rising inflation and increased price points. However, the government's removal of the fuel subsidy hit consumers hard, along with rising prices, and the sharp…

With continuing economic uncertainty, as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, home care registered muted volume growth, in spite of an increased population, due to the arrival of a significant number of immigrants from Ukraine. Also, while…

Ecuador's GDP has risen steadily in 2023 and is projected to reach growth of 2.1% by the end of the year, whilst unemployment has declined by 3.2%. Despite these positive economic indicators, consumers have been cautious with their spending. High…

In 2023, the home care industry in Mexico returned to retail volume growth, which was the trend seen pre-pandemic, although it was not able to return to the 2019 level of sales. Meanwhile, current value growth remained dynamic due to continued high…

Home care is witnessing a positive performance in 2023, although some growth momentum has been lost in volume and value terms. Algeria’s growing population and the rising levels of hygiene awareness in society is stimulating demand for home care…

In contrast to earlier in the review period, when the Chilean economy was an oasis within Latin America and witnessed a constant rise in GDP, minimal inflation rates, and robust employment levels, 2022 and 2023 were characterised by economic…

Home care products in Germany are widely available, with many considered everyday household essentials, thereby offering a traditionally stable market environment. However, 2023 continued to be defined by the effects of inflation and the…

Homecare in Morocco saw a positive performance in current value terms in 2023, continuing the trend of the previous year. However, this was mainly due to inflationary pressures, rather than any significant upturn in demand. With manufacturers…

Home care continued to see dynamic growth in current value terms across all categories in 2023, but this was due to soaring inflation and the rising cost of imports. In contrast, volume sales dropped sharply as consumers were forced to prioritise…

With home care volume sales declining slightly during the year, 2023 saw current value growth driven largely by inflation and the main players' price increases, on top of price rises that were already imposed by major players in the second half of…

Sales of home care saw mixed results in 2023 albeit most categories recorded growth in retail volume terms. The rising cost of manufacturing including supplies, packaging and transportation pushed companies to continue raising their prices. The sharp…

Home care in Norway was significantly influenced by elevated retail pricing in 2023, which drove current value growth. Retail volume sales, however, saw a decline as local consumers facing constraints on their household budgets reduced their spending…

Georgia's economy and local currency witnessed stability in 2023, with positive effects on the performance of home care in 2023. The recovery of tourism had a strong impact on Georgia in general and improved employment levels, which has raised…

Strong current retail value sales growth in 2023 as a result of inflation had a negative impact on volume sales in the year. The two major categories of dishwashing and laundry care were particularly affected by price hikes. In addition, rising…

The home care industry in Singapore is undergoing significant shifts in consumer preferences and behaviour, driven by a combination of health consciousness, environmental awareness, and changing lifestyles. While the increase in dengue cases…

In 2023, home care products registered notable price hikes, with most rising above inflation which continued to increase year on year. Consumers have felt a decrease in purchasing power since 2022, but this trend became more acute in 2023 with…