Germany

Throughout 2023, a harmonised trend was being seen across all German home laundry appliance categories, reflecting the country’s unyielding standards and preferences. Driven by uniform consumer demands for durability, innovation and efficiency, this…

As temperatures in Germany rose in 2023, there was a noticeable increase in flying insects such as bumblebees and hornets in comparison to previous years. This surge in insect activity prompted demand for home insecticides, not only among households,…

In 2023, value sales of home improvement in Germany witnessed a decline, in line with the contraction in new home construction projects and persistently high lending rates along with elevated raw material costs in the building trade, driving a…

In 2023, home furnishings in Germany witnessed a significant contraction of value sales, driven by adverse macroeconomic conditions. The country’s GDP declined in 2023, and geopolitical tensions, such as the war in Ukraine, continued to fuel…

PET bottles continue to be the most popular pack type for laundry care products in Germany, and were also gaining share in this category in 2023, which is expected to continue over the forecast period. PET bottles are generally non-reactive and are…