Read the latest reports on Western Europe, with local insight, sp...
Read the latest reports on Western Europe, with local insight, specialist knowledge and a comprehensive breakdown of key market data. Our research identifies key strategic themes relevant across the region, while also providing a more granular unders...
In Germany, there is a term called "Sitzpinkler" for men who sit while urinating, driven by concerns related to hygiene, health and the growing influence of smartphones. Therefore, maintaining proper toilet care remained a significant priority for…
In 2023, greater time spent outside of the home following the easing of pandemic restrictions further dragged on demand for surface care in Germany, resulting in volume sales dipping below 2019 levels. On the other hand, value sales continued to rise…
In 2023, busier lifestyles compounded the ongoing decline in demand for polishes in Germany, reflecting changing cleaning habits. With less time spent at home and more hectic lives, local consumers increasingly favour quicker and easier alternatives,…
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…
As temperatures in Germany rose in 2023, there was a noticeable increase in flying insects such as bumblebees and hornets in comparison to previous years. This surge in insect activity prompted demand for home insecticides, not only among households,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Demand for toilet care continued to subside in 2023, thanks to the normalisation of hygiene standards in the aftermath of the pandemic. The increased amount of time spent outside the home, for work or leisure purposes,. also decreased the amount of…