Home Care in South Korea

Home care in South Korea maintained solid but slower retail current value growth in 2024. However, when taking inflation into account, growth was similar to the previous year. According to 2024 Annual Consumer Price Trends, released by Statistics Korea, consumer prices rose by 2.3% in 2024 compared with the previous year. This marked the lowest increase in four years, nearing the government’s inflation stabilisation target of 2%. It is worth noting, however, that this 2.3% rise comes on top of a...

Euromonitor International's Home Care in South Korea 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 Korea
Euromonitor International
February 2025
List Of Contents And Tables
HOME CARE IN SOUTH KOREA
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 KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Laundry care records modest value growth, with significant variations in performance
The rapid growth and expansion of Frosch in South Korea
The competition intensifies in liquid tablet detergents
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Solid growth anticipated for laundry care in the forecast period
Rising demand expected for sports-related laundry care as the fitness trend grows
Innovative indoor drying products set to drive growth
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 KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Hand dishwashing sees a value decline for the first time for many years
Rapid growth of automatic dishwashing continues
Natural Pong and Frosch remain the leading brands in hand dishwashing and automatic dishwashing, respectively
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Hand dishwashing expected to record a steady slight decline
Anticipated growth of refill products and refill stations
Dominance of tablets expected to strengthen in automatic dishwashing
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 KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Surface care registers solid value growth, with all purpose cleaning wipes seeing the strongest increase
Rising popularity of private label all purpose cleaning wipes
Specialised and convenient products gain popularity
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Rising demand for multi-purpose products expected in South Korea
Smaller players will continue to grow in surface care
Retail e-commerce likely to continue to gain share
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 KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Sales of bleach continue to see slow and steady growth
Yuhan Rox remains the top player in bleach
Availability of more sustainable and safer products
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Bleach expected to register a slight decline over the forecast period
Different types of bleach products expected to be available in the market
Bleach may see further adaption to meet the needs of eco-conscious 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 SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Toilet care registers slight growth in 2024
Disposable toilet cleaning systems remain popular due to their convenience
Strong popularity of smaller brands
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Toilet care anticipated to experience only low growth in the forecast period
A holistic approach to hygiene and innovation expected
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 KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Polishes registers a sharp decline, mainly due to falling sales of shoe polish
Low growth for the niche of furniture polish
Polishes is a niche and fragmented category
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Polishes expected to see a continuous decline in the forecast period
Multi-purpose cleaning products threaten traditional polish market
Rising distribution share for retail e-commerce
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 KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Air care records minimal value growth in 2024
Reed diffusers drive growth for liquid air fresheners
Air care remains a highly fragmented category
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
A return to stronger growth, with car fresheners continuing to dominate
Fashion houses and home care brands anticipated to expand into air care
Rising demand for natural ingredients in 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 KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Home insecticides registers a slight value decline
Demand for mosquito repellents continues through the autumn due to climate change
Shift towards preventative solutions
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Home insecticides will remain essential in South Korea amidst changing climate and consumer preferences
Preference for standard, chemical-based products set to remain
Declining demand for insecticide baits and coils in South Korea
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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