Home Care

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence among the key economies increases. Higher volatility in the energy markets and disruption of agricultural commodities…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is moderating, although volatility in the energy markets and faster consumption growth in China are among the key risks that could increase inflation.…

The report examines inflation level and drivers globally and in the key countries. Global inflation is forecast to accelerate due to higher energy and commodity prices, disruptions in supply chains and weaker business confidence. Impact varies…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries in 2024. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence among the key economies remains. Supply chain and commodities markets disruptions remain the key risks for…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. In 2023, global inflation is expected to ease from its peak in 2022, but remaining significantly above-trend. Geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market are…

Leading laundry and dishwashing detergent makers are frequent targets for environmental campaigners due to a plastic packaging dependence intrinsic to the FMCG industry for decades. Plastic addiction is a critical issue, classed as a major corporate…

Regulators are increasingly focused on taking action to address the environmental impact of consumer and corporate behaviour, and sustainability legislation will become an ever more prominent feature of the operating landscape for business, across…

As companies and retailers compete in an increasingly dynamic e-commerce market, the need to understand promotional benchmarks and trends has never been higher. In this Promotional Mechanics report, key questions across various business areas will be…

With health at the center of attention since the pandemic, interest in products that clean and disinfect has grown. Domestic hygiene has become an important subtheme in Home Care, especially in developing/emerging markets. Historical…

Dishwashing registered robust growth in both retail volume and current value terms in 2023, as the consumer base for such products continued to widen. Factors such as the habit of cooking at home to save money and heightened hygiene concerns as a…

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…

As with home care products in general, cross-border shopping led to a decline in volume sales. Although inflation has soared in Argentina, the depreciation rate against the Uruguayan peso has made dishwashing products purchased in Argentina much…

Hand dishwashing led volume sales growth within dishwashing in Ukraine in 2023, recording the only positive growth in the category, with sales driven by the decline in household incomes and by widespread relocation among consumers. Many Ukrainians…

In 2023, retail value growth soared due to rising price points, while retail volume sales remained positive, driven by an uplift in sales for automatic dishwashing liquid and tablets. The steep devaluation of the currency during the year led to…

Automatic dishwashing witnessed the highest growth in both retail volume and value terms in 2023. While the household possession rate of dishwashers remained very low, it continued to grow steadily at the end of the review period. Indeed, growth…

In 2023, retail volume sales of dishwashing in the US continued to decline, despite hybrid working arrangements contributing to elevated dishwasher usage compared to pre-pandemic levels. Weakened dishwasher sales were also evident, attributed in part…

Dishwashing in the UK recorded strong single-digit value growth in current terms in 2023, owing to the continued dynamic performance of automatic dishwashing tablets. The latter’s growth is mainly because using a dishwasher is deemed more convenient,…

Dishwashing in the United Arab Emirates has been experiencing intense competition among players and retailers. They are striving to distinguish themselves by offering discounts, promoting dual packs and multipacks, and exploring eco-friendly options.…