Western Europe

Convenience remained a priority for Swiss consumers in the toilet care category at the end of the review period. With hectic lifestyles and longer working hours, consumers have increasingly looked for products that minimise the amount of time and…

A continued rise in retail price points is attributed to inflationary pressures driven by higher input and operational costs. With inflation remaining elevated throughout 2023, households exhibit heightened price sensitivity. This results in a shift…

Toilet care saw current value growth driven by rising average unit prices as a result of persistent inflation in 2023. Constant promotional activity avoided a stronger consumer switch to private label during the year. On the other hand, consumers…

Consistent with trends across home care as a whole, toilet care declined in retail volume terms in 2023. As inflation soared, household incomes faced intense pressure, and local consumers began trading down to cheaper products, including private…

The outbreak of COVID-19 led to an increase in sales of toilet care, as consumers became increasingly concerned with hygiene levels. However, in 2023, while retail value sales remained high due to inflation, retail volume suffered from rising price…