Western Europe

Household sustainability and environmental awareness drive a demand for natural ingredient air care products. Manufacturers respond with innovations, such as the 2023 launch of Air Wick Active Fresh Room Spray, a spray/aerosol air freshener…

With consumers spending more time at home during the COVID-19 crisis, demand for air care increased. People looked to improve the ambience of their home, removing bad smells and replacing them with ones that could enhance the home environment and…

Dutch consumers are increasingly aware of the harmful effects of chemicals on their health and look to refrain from buying air care products that might potentially emit harmful chemicals, opting for more natural solutions instead. As a consequence,…

In 2023, the prices of air care products experienced a significant rise, driven by the devaluation of the Turkish Lira. This devaluation led to higher expenses in importing, producing, and distributing these products, compelling manufacturers to…

Bleach records a decline in volume sales as safety becomes a major concern. Growing awareness of the harmful impact of bleach on health and the environment prompts health-conscious consumers to switch to less harmful home care products. Bleach is now…

Despite bleach remaining in a volume slump and suffering from maturity, the category is actually somewhat benefitting from consumers' reduced purchasing power. Essentially, bleach offers a cheap and effective cleaning solution, despite its negative…

While bleach saw rising value sales aligned with increased price points, retail volume sales continued to decline in 2023. With COVID-19 concerns no longer driving sales, the product is suffering from being mainly viewed as outdated and toxic.…

Despite receiving a boost during the pandemic thanks to its well-recognised and effective sanitising properties, bleach is increasingly viewed as an old-fashioned product, and registered volume sales decline once again in 2023. Nevertheless, remains…

Bleach saw continued volume decline in 2023, though an older, generally lower-income, consumer group remained loyal to the category, preventing a stronger decline. Bleach is increasingly seen as old-fashioned and potentially harmful to human health…

A continued upward trajectory in retail price points is evident, driven by escalating manufacturer and retailer input costs. Increased operating expenses, including material sourcing, rental levels, and salary costs, contribute to higher price…