Home Care in Australia

The Australian home care market in 2024 was heavily influenced by inflation, ongoing supply chain challenges and changing consumer priorities. Rising costs of raw materials and energy drove up production expenses, leading to price increases across the sector and placing pressure on household budgets. In response, consumers increasingly turned to cost-effective options such as private label products and multi-purpose cleaners, seeking to maximise value without sacrificing functionality.

Euromonitor International's Home Care in Australia market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data (historic date range), allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts to 2029 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Air Care, Bleach, Dishwashing, Home Insecticides, Laundry Care, Polishes, Surface Care, Toilet Care.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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Home Care in Australia
Euromonitor International
February 2025
List Of Contents And Tables
HOME CARE IN AUSTRALIA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Home care in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
What next for home care?
MARKET INDICATORS
Table 1 Households 2019-2024
MARKET DATA
Table 2 Sales of Home Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 3 Sales of Home Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 4 NBO Company Shares of Home Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 5 LBN Brand Shares of Home Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 6 Penetration of Private Label in Home Care by Category: % Value 2019-2024
Table 7 Distribution of Home Care by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 8 Distribution of Home Care by Format and Category: % Value 2024
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Home Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Home Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
LAUNDRY CARE IN AUSTRALIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Price sensitivity and downtrading seen throughout laundry care in 2024
Preference for multi-purpose products increases
Innovation focuses on energy-saving and efficiency
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Sustainability will remain a key driver of development throughout the forecast period
Laundry care to see increased cost-driven simplification
Sustained focus on efficacy in laundry care to support growth in liquid tablet detergents
CATEGORY INDICATORS
Table 11 Household Possession of Washing Machines 2019-2024
CATEGORY DATA
Table 12 Sales of Laundry Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 13 Sales of Laundry Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 14 Sales of Laundry Aids by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 15 Sales of Laundry Aids by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 16 Sales of Laundry Detergents by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 17 Sales of Laundry Detergents by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 18 Sales of In-Wash Spot and Stain Removers by Type: % Value Breakdown 2019-2024
Table 19 NBO Company Shares of Laundry Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 20 LBN Brand Shares of Laundry Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 21 NBO Company Shares of Laundry Aids: % Value 2020-2024
Table 22 LBN Brand Shares of Laundry Aids: % Value 2021-2024
Table 23 NBO Company Shares of Laundry Detergents: % Value 2020-2024
Table 24 LBN Brand Shares of Laundry Detergents: % Value 2021-2024
Table 25 Forecast Sales of Laundry Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 26 Forecast Sales of Laundry Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
DISHWASHING IN AUSTRALIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Shift towards home cooking drives development in dishwashing in 2024
Consumers continue to trade down while seeking out versatile products, while sustainability remains key focus
Distribution channels see competition intensify as consumers continue to demand efficacy
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Increased investment in innovation will shape category’s progress during forecast period
Strategic partnerships and collaborations set to become more prevalent, as e-commerce players offer more subscription services
Shifting trust in grocery retail: impact of new regulations
CATEGORY INDICATORS
Table 27 Household Possession of Dishwashers 2019-2024
CATEGORY DATA
Table 28 Sales of Dishwashing by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 29 Sales of Dishwashing by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 30 NBO Company Shares of Dishwashing: % Value 2020-2024
Table 31 LBN Brand Shares of Dishwashing: % Value 2021-2024
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Dishwashing by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 33 Forecast Sales of Dishwashing by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
SURFACE CARE IN AUSTRALIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Rising prices amid a shift to multi-purpose solutions
Sustainability and multifunctionality trends accelerate in 2024
Hygiene awareness and convenient formats drive development in surface care
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Major shifts in competitive landscape will be seen in forecast period, with potential for brand revival
Driving growth through sustainable innovation
Wipes to benefit from greater convenience
CATEGORY DATA
Table 34 Sales of Surface Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 35 Sales of Surface Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 36 Sales of Home Care Wipes and Floor Cleaning Systems by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 37 Sales of Home Care Wipes and Floor Cleaning Systems by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 38 NBO Company Shares of Surface Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 39 LBN Brand Shares of Surface Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 40 NBO Company Shares of Home Care Wipes and Floor Cleaning Systems: % Value 2020-2024
Table 41 LBN Brand Shares of Home Care Wipes and Floor Cleaning Systems: % Value 2021-2024
Table 42 Forecast Sales of Surface Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 43 Forecast Sales of Surface Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
BLEACH IN AUSTRALIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Bleach suffers declining demand as consumers continue to shift to healthier alternatives in 2024
Chlorine price volatility impacts category progress
Cost-of-living pressures and changing consumer habits further undermine growth for bleach
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Eco-friendly alternatives offer some potential for revitalisation within bleach
Balancing affordability and sustainability in bleach innovation
Competitive landscape needs greater dynamism to better engage local consumers
CATEGORY DATA
Table 44 Sales of Bleach: Value 2019-2024
Table 45 Sales of Bleach: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 46 NBO Company Shares of Bleach: % Value 2020-2024
Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Bleach: % Value 2021-2024
Table 48 Forecast Sales of Bleach: Value 2024-2029
Table 49 Forecast Sales of Bleach: % Value Growth 2024-2029
TOILET CARE IN AUSTRALIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Convenience remains key priority for consumers
HenkeI maintains overall leadership with Bref, as innovative marketing supports brand engagement
Continued cost consciousness drives private label growth
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Unit prices set to stabilise while sustainability will be key competitive advantage
Expansion for private labels and strategic brand shifts anticipated
Evolving retail strategies amidst regulatory oversight
CATEGORY DATA
Table 50 Sales of Toilet Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 51 Sales of Toilet Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 52 NBO Company Shares of Toilet Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 53 LBN Brand Shares of Toilet Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 54 Forecast Sales of Toilet Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 55 Forecast Sales of Toilet Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
POLISHES IN AUSTRALIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Multi-purpose cleaners undermine demand for polishes
Furniture and shoe polish struggle amid changing preferences
Growth opportunities in natural and eco-friendly polish care
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Customisation and DIY solutions to engage consumers
E-commerce redefines distribution
Innovation and premiumisation necessary to counteract market stagnation
CATEGORY DATA
Table 56 Sales of Polishes by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 57 Sales of Polishes by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 58 NBO Company Shares of Polishes: % Value 2020-2024
Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of Polishes: % Value 2021-2024
Table 60 Forecast Sales of Polishes by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 61 Forecast Sales of Polishes by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
AIR CARE IN AUSTRALIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Air car benefits from growth in premium and natural scented products in 2024
Innovation in diffusers and aromatherapy gains traction
The impact of inflation on the air care market
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Sustainability as a cornerstone for growth
Cost-saving solutions amid economic pressures
Market restructuring and the role of leading brands
CATEGORY DATA
Table 62 Sales of Air Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 63 Sales of Air Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 64 Sales of Air Care by Fragrance: Value Ranking 2022-2024
Table 65 NBO Company Shares of Air Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 66 LBN Brand Shares of Air Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 67 Forecast Sales of Air Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 68 Forecast Sales of Air Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
HOME INSECTICIDES IN AUSTRALIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Inflation drives shifts in consumer spending
Rising demand for natural and sustainable solutions
Limited growth amid stagnant innovation
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Sustainability and DIY solutions transforming the market
Climate change to drive greater demand for pest control, with consumers shifting towards organic and pet-friendly options
Competitive landscape shifts anticipated amid Reckitt’s transition, while electronic solutions are anticipated to rise
CATEGORY DATA
Table 69 Sales of Home Insecticides by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 70 Sales of Home Insecticides by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 71 Sales of Spray/Aerosol Insecticides by Type: % Value 2019-2024
Table 72 NBO Company Shares of Home Insecticides: % Value 2020-2024
Table 73 LBN Brand Shares of Home Insecticides: % Value 2021-2024
Table 74 Forecast Sales of Home Insecticides by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 75 Forecast Sales of Home Insecticides by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

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