Home Care

In 2023, the home care industry in Mexico returned to retail volume growth, which was the trend seen pre-pandemic, although it was not able to return to the 2019 level of sales. Meanwhile, current value growth remained dynamic due to continued high…

Following a period of normalisation over 2021-2022, when retail volume sales of home care in Saudi Arabia declined compared to the surge witnessed in 2020 as a result of pandemic-induced home seclusion, demand for many products increased in 2023.…

The home care industry in Singapore is undergoing significant shifts in consumer preferences and behaviour, driven by a combination of health consciousness, environmental awareness, and changing lifestyles. While the increase in dengue cases…

In 2023, home care in South Korea saw robust current value growth, propelled by heightened consumer awareness of hygiene levels since the COVID-19 pandemic. Consumers are also showing a growing preference for sophisticated and specialised home care…

Home care saw growth in both retail volume and current value terms in 2023, although performances varied across categories. Surface care maintained solid volume growth as consumers looked for effective, convenient products due to the prevailing…

Retail value sales in home care recorded strong growth in 2023; the result of rising inflation and significant price increases in the Czech Republic. As such, while retail value sales were positive, retail volume was challenged as consumers'…

In 2023, home care in the Philippines underwent significant changes. The implementation of FDA Administrative Order No. 2019-019 led to a decrease in new brands entering the market due to stricter regulations, impacting the competition. However, the…

In 2023, home care in the United Arab Emirates experienced notable growth in both retail value and volume terms. This growth was primarily attributable to increasing retail prices and heightened consumer demand for essential home care products, as…

While demand for home care continued to decline marginally in 2023, overall retail volume sales remained above pre-pandemic levels, as certain habits have persisted in the UK. The explanation for this decline is two-fold: greater mobility has seen…

Home insecticides are largely purchased out of necessity, but overall demand is being influenced by the underlying population growth in Algeria and urbanisation. One of the main catalysts for sales growth is rising average annual temperatures, as…

In Austria, the rise in insects attributed to increasing temperatures linked with climate change has led to a significant increase in the demand for insecticide baits in 2023. Hospitality and tourism operators have also sought methods to control…

Global warming has been creating environmental changes and conditions that have naturally had a significant and largely positive impact on demand for home insecticides in Belgium - the warmer climate is attracting more mosquitos and exotic insects.…

In 2023, home insecticides in Brazil posted a marginal improvement in terms of retail value and volume sales compared to the previous year. The most popular format of spray/aerosol insecticides recorded marginal growth, benefiting major players'…

Home insecticides in Bulgaria declined in retail volume sales in 2023, impacted by the fall in the property market. Moreover, people in the cities increasingly use the services of insect control companies, which provide an easy, quick, effective and…

In 2023, total value sales of home insecticides continued to decline in current terms. This was a result of various factors, including weather, government policies and changing lifestyles. Hot weather prevailed in many parts of China from early June…

The high cost of living in Colombia has forced many consumers to focus on basic home care products and goods when shopping, which has had a slight impact on home insecticides. The category has also been affected by the shortage of rain in areas like…

As in other categories of home care, inflationary pressure amid high input prices, supply chain disruptions, high freight costs and higher labour costs all informed upward movements in retail selling prices towards the end of the review period,…

Home insecticides continued to record growth in retail volume terms in 2023, continuing the pattern seen in the previous year. France experienced one of its hottest summers on record with the weather playing a key role in driving the demand for home…

Situated in the tropics, Indonesia perpetually contends with the demand for home insecticides. This product category saw another upswing in 2023, and the positive trajectory is likely to continue. The surging cases of dengue fever in the country have…

The increasing frequency of high temperatures and periods of prolonged drought, followed by heavy showers, is believed to have encouraged the spread of insect infestations in Italy during the review period. In addition to the usual infestations in…