Homewares

Homewares in Turkey saw dynamic current value growth in 2022, but this was driven entirely by inordinately high inflation and price increases due to supply chain disruptions. Demand in the category in value terms at constant 2022 prices declined…

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…

2023 presented various challenges for the global retail landscape in the UK. The lingering effects of the pandemic, combined with economic and geopolitical instabilities, created a climate of uncertainty for local consumers, resulting by an undynamic…

In 2023, sustainability became a paramount focus across various categories, including homewares in the United Arab Emirates, as brands aligned themselves with the nation's eco-friendly objectives. Notably, even smaller startups are contributing to…

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people were compelled to stay at home for extended periods, which led to an increase in the habit of cooking at home among consumers. Even in 2021 and 2022, a significant number of consumers continued to prepare…

During the pandemic, much of the local population stayed at home and hence, cooking and eating food at home also increased. This boosted the need for many dining products, in particular, cutlery, with sales continuing to grow in 2022.

While ceramic plays an integral part in traditional Thai cooking, plastic dinnerware is also popular due to its high durability, affordability and the fact it is lightweight and easy to store. However, rising awareness about the environmental threat…

Homeware products failed to see any visible growth in constant value terms in 2022, despite the continuation off the home cooking trend. This was in sharp contrast to 2021, when COVID-19 restrictions required people to spend longer periods of time at…

Homewares’ sales witnessed a decline in the Swiss home and garden industry in 2022. This was due to a rise in popularity of minimalistic interior design trends. As more people prefer a simple and clutter-free living space, there was less demand for…

As local consumers started to spend greater time outside of the home in 2022 as pandemic-related restrictions gradually eased, they were also eating and cooking less frequently for themselves. This was the primary cause for the marginal decline in…