Category: Household Products
Europe Household Products
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Home Care in Greece
... categories such as specialised laundry detergents and laundry aids companies started to drop their prices as part of efforts to drive volume growth. In general, prices remained higher versus 2022 but stabilised at lower levels ... Read More
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Home Care in Belgium
... with higher living costs, Belgian consumers reduced their purchases, opting to buy less detergent, dishwashing liquids, and surface cleaners. Another contributing factor is the increasing concentration of cleaning formulas, which require smaller amounts of product ... Read More
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Home Care in Switzerland
... costs, and supply chain disruptions, led prices to remain elevated. Furthermore, VAT increased in 2024, rising to 8.1% from 7.7% in the previous year. Euromonitor International's Home Care in Switzerland market report offers a comprehensive ... Read More
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Home Care in Ireland
... retail current value sales of home care, but this subsided in 2024. Moreover, the latter part of the review period saw daily life normalise as the threat posed by COVID-19 subsided, with some local consumers ... Read More
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Home Care in Bulgaria
... after experiencing exceptional growth in categories such as bleach and toilet care, spurred by heightened hygiene standards during the pandemic. Euromonitor International's Home Care in Bulgaria market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size ... Read More
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Home Care in Denmark
... price increases giving consumers some respite from the steep hikes during 2022 and 2023. Inflationary pressures subsided over 2024 with price growth returning to more normalised rates. That said, average prices in home care remained ... Read More
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Home Care in Hungary
... Major segments such as liquid fabric softeners, concentrated powder detergents, and other detergents lost popularity as consumers prioritised affordability, seeking discounted products or bulk packaging deals. On the plus side... Euromonitor International's Home Care in ... Read More
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Home Care in Spain
... the inflation index. In some cases, aggressive promotional activities led to slight declines in unit prices. Performance across subcategories varied significantly, with home insecticides, toilet care, and surface care emerging as the stron... Euromonitor International's ... Read More
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Dishwashing in Bulgaria
... automatic dishwashing machines in local households. The shift towards dishwashers can be attributed to several factors, including increasing urbanisation, busier lifestyles, and the growing emphasis on time-saving technologies. The ability to clean dish... Euromonitor International's ... Read More
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Bleach in Bulgaria
... production costs, increased energy expenses, and rising salaries for retailers. The decline in volume also reflects an adjustment period, following the surge in demand during the COVID-19 pandemic, when consumers sought powerful yet affordable cleaning ... Read More
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Surface Care in Bulgaria
... routines drove sales to unprecedented levels. As daily cleaning habits return to pre-pandemic norms, segments that saw exceptional growth during this period, especially home care disinfectants, are now experiencing a natural decline. Euromonitor International's Surface ... Read More
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Polishes in Bulgaria
... in current value terms, as prices remained at elevated levels. Floor polish experienced the most significant value decline, driven by the growing penetration of locally produced options like Medix and the competitive pricing of private ... Read More
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Surface Care in Greece
... by forcing companies to implement price drops. This did not lead to real declines in prices as while companies reduced their starting prices they also limited their discounting activities. As part of the price regulation ... Read More
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Bleach in Belgium
... bleach as an affordable alternative to surface cleaners. Sustained high inflation has led to tighter household budgets, prompting many Belgians to prioritise cost over environmental considerations. This trend has resulted in bleach maintaining its position ... Read More
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Toilet Care in Belgium
... consumers become even more selective in their purchases, prioritising essential cleaning products over perceived non-essential categories, such as toilet care. While both toilet liquids/foam contribute 50% to the overall category, the growth in value stems ... Read More
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Dishwashing in Belgium
... and economic pressures that led consumers to be more mindful of their purchases. However, retail value sales benefited from higher price points and ongoing premiumisation. Brands in 2024 were increasingly launching high-performance, convenient products. This ... Read More
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Polishes in Belgium
... 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, ... Read More
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Laundry Care in the Netherlands
... strong performance as verified by independent tests and the lower price compared to brands. Private label appeals to a wide consumer base as brand loyalty is relatively low in laundry care. Most consumers just want ... Read More
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Polishes in the Netherlands
... leading to a noticeable decline in the use of shoe polish products. To adapt, manufacturers are focusing on offering products for a wider range of footwear, such as cleaners and protectors for trainers and other ... Read More
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Bleach in the Czech Republic
... has prompted many households to explore more sustainable and efficient cleaning solutions. As a result, bleach is losing its traditional appeal. Despite this trend, bleach remains on store shelves due to its reputation as a ... Read More
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Surface Care in the Czech Republic
... top choice for surface care, largely thanks to its products’ versatility and practicality. The segment has seen a significant boost from private label products, which benefitted from consumers’ search for cost-saving alternatives. Private label players ... Read More
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Toilet Care in the Czech Republic
... with concealed cisterns. Such designs make it difficult to access the water tank, effectively limiting the feasibility of installing in-cistern devices. While these devices were once a popular choice and even witnessed a solid increase ... Read More
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Toilet Care in the United Kingdom
... care seeing declines from 2021. Toilet cleaning systems saw a particularly poor performance in 2024, recording the highest volume decline across toilet care. Rim blocks and in-cistern devices also saw poor performances in 2024, with ... Read More
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Surface Care in Spain
... prices, driven by significant promotional efforts from manufacturers and retailers. Strategic pricing has spurred retail volume growth across the board, with the notable exception of home care disinfectants. The disinfectants segment continues to see a ... Read More
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Polishes in France
... French consumers are increasingly turned away from these products in light of budget pressures and evolving preferences. As surface cleaners become more efficient, many consumers now find these products sufficient for their cleaning needs, reducing ... Read More