Asia Pacific

Laundry care in Uzbekistan encountered notable developments in 2023, marked by a juxtaposition of growth and hurdles. On one hand, the product area experienced an upward trajectory, propelled by the expanding population and rising demand for laundry…

Laundry care recorded positive retail value growth in 2023, driven by rising price points. Rising inflation and raw materials costs, alongside domestic and international shipping costs, resulted in higher costs across all laundry care products.…

India boasts a significant demographic, with a youthful population comprising 327 million millennials and 377 million Generation Z individuals. This demographic, combined with widespread and affordable internet access and rapid urbanisation, has…

Home insecticides in Uzbekistan is significantly influenced by seasonal patterns and population growth. Hot summers in the region drive heightened sales as consumers prioritise insect control during peak insect activity. The enduring growth of this…

Over the review period, home insecticides registered slight positive retail volume growth, as stronger disinfectant products were used since spring 2020, when the pandemic emerged, removing more environments suitable for insect larvae, thereby…

Despite facing formidable challenges such as heightened price inflation and logistical hurdles due to external factors like the Russian invasion of Ukraine, home care in Uzbekistan maintains stability. This stability is underpinned by positive…

Home care witnessed strong current retail value growth in 2023, driven by inflation and rising price points.

A number of noteworthy developments occurred in home care in Sri Lanka in 2023. Dishwashing bars and liquid soaps became much more popular among consumers than conventional hand dishwashing liquid. The demand for locally produced home care products…

In 2023 home care sales rebounded from the disruption caused by the pandemic as society returned to normality. Categories that benefited from the COVID-19 pandemic such as dishwashing resumed normal growth patterns as consumers spent less time at…

Inflation was high in 2023 and soaring food prices hit household budgets. The local currency continued to depreciate against most foreign currencies, particularly the US dollar and Thai baht, leading to higher consumer costs. This affected consumer…

Home care saw strong growth in 2023, largely due to more stable inflation during this period. Sales slumped in 2022 as prices rocketed but as prices stabilised in 2023 demand returned. With lower inflation, households also had more disposable income…

Dishwashing in Uzbekistan encountered significant shifts in 2023, propelled by global geopolitical changes that reshaped the competitive landscape. Amidst these transformations, leading brands such as Fairy and prominent local players emerged as key…

Despite the threat of COVID-19 fading in 2023, dishwashing products integrating antibacterial features have continued gaining momentum among local consumers. More brands have incorporated the feature clearly on packaging while launching new…

India has a strong inclination towards tea consumption, with coffee trailing as a distant second in terms of volume. Historically, coffee has enjoyed popularity in southern India throughout the year. Consumers in the south have been historically more…

In Uzbekistan, bleach maintains widespread popularity deeply ingrained in everyday household cleaning routines. This enduring trend persisted even in 2023, following a surge in sales during 2020 when bleach became indispensable in addressing COVID-19…

While retail value sales were positive in 2023, these were driven by inflationary pressures and rising price points. As such, retail volume sales were challenged, recording a decline. Rising hygiene concerns during COVID-19 had contributed to…

In 2023, air care experienced a moderate upswing in both volume and value terms, largely due to inflationary trends and rising prices. Despite this growth, the category's consumer base remains primarily concentrated in urban areas, with limited…

In line with trends noted over the review period, air care continued to record positive retail value and volume growth in 2023, despite rising price points. Even though many consumers have travelled overseas following lifted restrictions, while…

Toilet care continued to see healthy growth in retail volume terms in 2023, supported by factors such as improving living standards, busier lifestyles, the construction of more modern homes and apartments and better hygiene awareness. Toilet…

In 2023, the focus on preventative hygiene continued to significantly boost the demand for toilet care in Pakistan. With consumers remaining concerned about viral infections, there was a notable increase in the call for products that could ensure…