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In 2023, laundry care saw a decline in retail volume growth as retail value sales were bolstered by rising inflation and high price points. Furthermore, as hygiene concerns diminished following COVID-19, Irish consumers were returning to pre-pandemic…
Despite laundry care remaining in a negative volume slump, value sales remain supported by the higher prices in the category, as the notable players are big global names. Indeed, Procter & Gamble Hellas SA and Unilever Hellas SA are the top two…
Value sales of laundry care, the largest category in German home care, continued to grow in 2023, albeit at a slower pace compared to the previous year. The most substantial growth within laundry care was observed in liquid tablet detergents and…
Sales of laundry care declined in retail volume terms as economic pressures and price rises pushed consumers to make savings. However, the essential character of laundry detergents means it is hard for consumers to significantly reduce their use of…
Laundry care has been adversely affected by rising prices, prompting Finns to adopt energy and water-saving practices. Consumers are prioritising full-capacity loads and opting for low-temperature washing cycles. Despite the overall decline, laundry…
Retail current value sales of laundry care continued to increase in 2023, supported by inflationary pressure, as retail volume sales continued to drop. Overall, increases in the cost of raw materials, shipping costs, labour wages and energy have led…
Following on from 2022’s rapid decline, laundry care in Belgium saw an even deeper descent in terms of volume sales in 2023, despite players’ increased investment in offering promotions to bump volume sales, including buy-one-get-one-free, and…
In 2023, laundry care saw healthy current value growth, primarily driven by the introduction of innovative products, particularly within the categories of laundry detergents and liquid fabric softeners. These products enabled local consumers to wash…
In 2023, Turkey received significantly higher rainfall than the average in May and June, which increased the insect population. Warnings were issued about the prevalence of invasive mosquitoes named 'Aedes Aegypti,' which were said to be unlike the…
Demand for home insecticides in the UK remained relatively stable in 2023, but very undynamic, as many of these products are considered to be of relatively little importance to consumers. Home insecticides are very season-dependent, as flying insects…