Category: General House & Home
General House & Home market research reports by Euromonitor International
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Australia Home Furnishings
Home Furnishings in Australia Despite a marginal decline for home furnishings in Australia in 2023, value sales remained above pre-pandemic levels. The Australian housing landscape, particularly in urban areas, is witnessing a rise in compact apartments and houses. This trend, combined with increasi ... Read More
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Sweden Home Furnishings
Home Furnishings in Sweden In 2023, the global surge in demand for LED lamps was propelled by multiple factors, creating a cohesive narrative of growth and opportunity. Initially, the momentum stemmed from the renowned energy efficiency of these products, a trait highly coveted for their cost-cuttin ... Read More
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Mexico Home Furnishings
Home Furnishings in Mexico Mexico’s home furnishings market witnessed marginal current value growth in 2023, fuelled by high inflation as well as resilient consumer demand in the category. In spite of significant inflationary pressures, the economic growth witnessed by the country, coupled with reco ... Read More
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Thailand Home Furnishings
Home Furnishings in Thailand Home furnishings in Thailand experienced a positive performance in current value terms in 2023, continuing the trend of the previous year. Growth was driven to a large extent by indoor furniture, which accounts for the bulk of retail value sales. Towards the end of the r ... Read More
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Indonesia Home Furnishings
Home Furnishings in Indonesia Sales in home furnishings in Indonesia in 2023 were supported by the overall cultural emphasis on communal gatherings and outdoor living – particularly during festive seasons. Indeed, the textiles industry in the country is closely intertwined with Indonesian culture an ... Read More
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Singapore Home Furnishings
Home Furnishings in Singapore Home furnishings in Singapore maintained solid current value growth in 2023. The burgeoning trend of shrinking house sizes, particularly in urban areas, was a pivotal factor propelling growth in bedroom furniture in 2023. As living spaces became more compact, residents ... Read More
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Spain Home Furnishings
Home Furnishings in Spain Home furnishings in Spain witnessed slower growth in current value terms over 2023, with inflation and price increases underpinning much of this progress. Demand for home furnishings was affected by the rising price of furniture and raw materials, with supply chain disrupti ... Read More
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Germany Home Furnishings
Home Furnishings in Germany In 2023, home furnishings in Germany witnessed a significant contraction of value sales, driven by adverse macroeconomic conditions. The country’s GDP declined in 2023, and geopolitical tensions, such as the war in Ukraine, continued to fuel uncertainty in global markets. ... Read More
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South Africa Home Furnishings
Home Furnishings in South Africa Value sales of home furnishings in South Africa continued to rise in 2023. However, retailers have shifted to procuring more locally manufactured furniture following the high costs of shipping and supply chain delays. Local and global logistics challenges are driving ... Read More
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Latin America Tissue and Hygiene
Tissue and Hygiene in Latin America The tissue and hygiene market was again recording positive growth in real value terms in Latin America in 2023. Nappies/diapers/pants is underperforming, with birth rates in some countries declining, and has even lost its spot as the biggest category regionally to ... Read More
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Asia Pacific Tissue and Hygiene
Tissue and Hygiene in Asia Pacific The tissue and hygiene market experienced a setback in 2022, when COVID-19 cases surged in China, but was back on a positive growth path again in 2023. While low birth rates in some of the bigger markets are negatively affecting categories like nappies/diapers, inc ... Read More
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Global Household Trends
Global Household Trends Households are undergoing significant transformations globally, influenced by the shifts in demographics, economics, and technology. With ageing populations and smaller household sizes becoming more prevalent, there is a growing demand for personalised products and services t ... Read More
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The US Home Furnishings
Home Furnishings in the US Home furnishings in the US turned to decline in current value terms in 2023, due to a stagnant real estate market and stretched disposable incomes. However, not all companies or categories saw a declining trend. The surge in direct-to-consumer (DTC) furniture brands levera ... Read More
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Hong Kong, China Home Furnishings
Home Furnishings in Hong Kong, China In 2023, value sales across much of home furnishings in Hong Kong recorded a further decline. The local market is becoming saturated with a variety of durable bath textiles, for instance, reducing the need for frequent replacements. Economic challenges have led c ... Read More
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Argentina Home Furnishings
Home Furnishings in Argentina Home furnishings saw strong sales in Argentina in 2023, driven by the ongoing emphasis consumers have been placing on their home surroundings since the era of the pandemic. Bath textiles is one strong subcategory of note, driven by the expansion of the real estate indus ... Read More
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China Home Furnishings
Home Furnishings in China After seeing a notable decline in 2022, home furnishings in China experienced minimal growth in current value terms in 2023. This limited rebound was primarily due to economic uncertainties, including fluctuations in the housing market and changes in consumer spending patte ... Read More
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France Home Furnishings
Home Furnishings in France In 2023, the home furnishings category in France experienced declining value sales as consumers reigned in expenditure in the face of high inflation and a sluggish housing market. Indoor furniture, such as window coverings, was particularly impacted as mid-income consumers ... Read More
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The United Kingdo Home Furnishings
Home Furnishings in the United Kingdom For decades, barbecues have been a cornerstone of summertime in the UK, offering a convivial and flavourful way to enjoy meals outdoors. However, recent years have witnessed a significant surge in their popularity, driven by several factors. Firstly, advancemen ... Read More
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Canada Home Furnishings
Home Furnishings in Canada Home furnishings in Canada faced challenges in 2023, witnessing declines in both current and constant value terms. This contraction was driven by several factors, including persistent inflation and a slowdown in new constructions impacting furniture demand. The surge in ho ... Read More
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The United Arab Emirates Home Improvement
Home Improvement in the United Arab Emirates In the United Arab Emirates, residents are increasingly drawn to purchasing older properties, typically at least 10 years old, with the intention of renovating and personalising them at a lower cost. This strategy has proven successful, resulting in recor ... Read More
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The United Arab Emirates Home Furnishings
Home Furnishings in the United Arab Emirates Sales of home furnishings in the United Arab Emirates continued to rise in 2023, supported by the property market, which has experienced robust rebound following the slowdown caused by the pandemic. Demand has been buoyed by government initiatives such as ... Read More
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Australia Tissue and Hygiene
Tissue and Hygiene in Australia In 2023, tissue and hygiene in Australia performed well, with single-digit current value growth rates seen across both retail and away-from-home (AFH) tissue and hygiene, primarily driven by factors such as the high inflationary environment, and increased costs of raw ... Read More
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Australia Retail Tissue
Retail Tissue in Australia Retail tissue in Australia saw low retail volume growth in 2023, and a more dynamic current value increase, experiencing high single-digit growth. However, challenges such as rising unit prices and supply chain disruptions persisted, albeit to a lesser extent compared with ... Read More
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Australia Wipes
Wipes in Australia Wipes in Australia witnessed notable growth in current value terms in 2023, primarily driven by the continued appeal of wipes amongst consumers for their convenience and ease of use, especially as people resumed their busy lifestyles post-pandemic. However, while rising demand for ... Read More
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Australia Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene
Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene in Australia Overall away-from-home (AFH) tissue and hygiene in Australia experienced notable volume and current value growth rates in 2023. Growth in retail tissue was driven by several factors, including persistent hygiene habits formed during the pandemic, the re ... Read More