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Sales of laundry care declined in retail volume terms as economic pressures and price rises pushed consumers to make savings. However, the essential character of laundry detergents means it is hard for consumers to significantly reduce their use of…
Value sales of laundry care, the largest category in German home care, continued to grow in 2023, albeit at a slower pace compared to the previous year. The most substantial growth within laundry care was observed in liquid tablet detergents and…
Despite laundry care remaining in a negative volume slump, value sales remain supported by the higher prices in the category, as the notable players are big global names. Indeed, Procter & Gamble Hellas SA and Unilever Hellas SA are the top two…
In 2023, laundry care saw a decline in retail volume growth as retail value sales were bolstered by rising inflation and high price points. Furthermore, as hygiene concerns diminished following COVID-19, Irish consumers were returning to pre-pandemic…
Demand for laundry care products continued to fall in Italy in 2023, as consumers maintained the less rigorous washing and sanitation regimes practised pre-pandemic. Reduced anxiety over catching the virus, along with rising electricity costs and…
The persistent high inflationary conditions of 2023 dampened consumer purchasing power, and demand for laundry care products fell for the third consecutive year. This was in marked contrast to 2020, when laundry care products saw positive growth in…
In 2023, laundry care current value growth was driven largely by price increases. Laundry detergents saw above average price rises, not only due to upward price movements, but also to a decline in visible promotional activity, which was less frequent…
The Spanish market for laundry care experienced a decline in retail volume terms in 2023. This was partly due to a change in laundry habits, in light of the high cost of living, as consumers looked to control their energy bills and make more…
Inflation, driven by increased manufacturer input costs, is being transferred to households through elevated retail price points, placing a strain on household finances. It is evident that households are prioritising price value and seeking…
Liquid tablet detergents posted the strongest performance in laundry care in 2023 due to the high level of convenience offered by the category, as well as many other advantages, including the fact that these products do not take up much storage…