Middle East

Demand for home care generally remains under pressure due to the falling population of Lebanon, the result of the high rate of emigration, and the reluctance of cash-strapped consumers to spend money on products that are seen as non-essential. Within…

The average unit price of toilet care in Israel continued to increase in 2023. Players blamed the price increases on the rising cost of raw materials, gas and electricity. In the context of the broader increase in the cost of living, this has led to…

Like many home care categories in Israel, surface care witnessed another year of price increases by leading players such as Kimberly-Clark Israel Ltd, due to supply issues and the rising cost of materials and production, in addition to import taxes.…

Demand for polishes was already declining prior to the pandemic in Israel, driven by changing lifestyles and a priority in terms of purchasing products considered more essential. In 2023, local consumers continued to lead busy lifestyles, especially…

Laundry care witnessed a second consecutive year of strong price rises in 2023, which notably dampened the purchase rate of these products by local consumers. On 1 November 2022, multinational player Unilever raised the prices of its products,…

Demand for home insecticides in Israel continued to decline in 2023, in line with its review period performance as a whole. This was mainly driven by the dominant format of spray/aerosol home insecticides, despite its affordability, as these products…

Qatar saw continued retail volume growth in home care sales in 2023. Growth was fuelled by an increase in the number of households and an enhanced focus on the need for hygiene in the home, thanks to the continuation of a trend that developed as a…

Despite inflation, fuel shortages, and the consequent economic backlash from the pandemic, demand for home care products performed relatively well in Oman. Home care products are widely available and affordable for the majority of consumers. In 2023,…

Kuwait is an affluent country largely populated by people with cultural and religious imperatives to adhere to strict hygiene practices, thus presenting significant opportunities for home care brands. In line with this, home care saw steady gains in…

In 2023, home care in Jordan has experienced growth in both current value and volume sales, primarily attributed to the surge in on-trade sales rather than retail transactions. Notably, retail home care product prices have witnessed a slight decline,…