Home Care in South Africa

Home care saw consistent retail current value growth in South Africa in the review period, and sales continued to increase in 2024. The industry has remained resilient because many of these products are considered essential by households. Even with harsh economic factors and low consumer spending, the need for home care products to clean and disinfect has increased.

Euromonitor International's Home Care in South Africa 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 South Africa
Euromonitor International
February 2025
List Of Contents And Tables
HOME CARE IN SOUTH AFRICA
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 SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Affordability challenges place pressure on laundry care
Increasing popularity of cold wash cycles as energy prices soar
Standard powder detergents remains popular
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Further solid growth for laundry care over the forecast period
Demand for fabric softeners to stay strong as consumers buy mood-enhancing products
Private label offers further growth potential
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 SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Hand dishwashing continues to dominate
Low dishwasher penetration rate hinders growth of automatic dishwashing
Private label gains further share in hand dishwashing amid inflationary pressures
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Affordability is expected to limit automatic dishwashing’s penetration
Refill sachets to offer greater value to consumers
Sunlight’s diversity will ensure it remains the leader
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 SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Multi-purpose cleaners remains resilient in value terms in 2024
Private label products remain popular amongst cash-strapped shoppers
Consumers remain interested in fragrances
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Bulk purchases set to drive growth for surface care
Grocery delivery platforms will continue to provide shoppers with convenience
Opportunities for task-specific surface care products despite the competition
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 SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Growth in demand for bleach remains stable in 2024
Domestos retains its lead in bleach, but sees challenges
Value offerings from brands support demand for bleach
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Stable but slower growth expected for bleach as inflation eases
Private label set to continue to enjoy popularity due to lower prices
Potential for spikes in sales if outbreaks of cholera recur
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 SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Hygiene awareness supports growth for toilet care
Toilet liquids/foam shows slower growth in 2024
Stable competitive landscape, with SC Johnson maintaining its lead
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Toilet care expected to continue growing
In-cistern devices and ITBs will struggle to achieve volume growth due to low consumer affordability
Fragrance likely to be increasingly important
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 SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Demand for polishes is suppressed by low consumer affordability
School children keep demand for shoe polishes stable
Mr Min and Kiwi dominate furniture polish and shoe polish respectively
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Restricted consumer spending will put pressure on demand for polishes
Corporate culture and dress codes will increasingly move away from formal wear
Opportunity for share gain through bulk packaging
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 SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Mood-enhancing wellness products see increased popularity
Spray/aerosol air fresheners remains the format of choice
SC Johnson & Son leads with its Glade brand
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Working from home expected to increase demand for air care products
Spray/aerosol air fresheners will maintain its dominance
Promotions set to increase sales of air care products
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 SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Demand for home insecticides remains stable
Spray/aerosol insecticides remains dominant
Tiger Consumer Brands continues to lead home insecticides
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Desire for pest control will ensure home insecticides sees growth
Chemicals associated with insecticide coils are raising concern amongst consumers
A continued consolidated landscape
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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