Understand the cultural and socioeconomic influences that shape i...
Understand the cultural and socioeconomic influences that shape industry demand throughout Asia-Pacific, with local insight, market statistics and analysis ranging from strategic regional overview to in-depth coverage by country or city.
Surface care is maintaining decent value and volume growth, which is set to continue on a positive trajectory over the forecast period. Overall, sales in surface care are propelled by urbanisation and rising disposable incomes within this urban,…
Most categories within surface care saw declines in both retail volume and current value terms in 2023. The explanation for the drop in volume terms is simple – people began to spend more time outside the home. In May 2023, the Japanese government…
Surface care in Kazakhstan posted positive volume and value sales growth in 2023, largely thanks to the country’s population expanding as well as the rising flow of people fleeing the war between Ukraine and Russia and entering Kazakhstan for safety.…
Home care disinfectants saw a retail volume decline in 2022, after the pandemic high. However, the habit of using such products remains, especially amongst many younger consumers, and those with children, and growth resumed in 2023. Consumers…
In 2023, surface care witnessed strong retail volume growth, as well as very fast retail current value sales growth, albeit the latter was supported by the impact of high inflationary pressure on prices. Retail volume demand was driven by a continued…
As life outside of the home resumes post-pandemic in Singapore, a discernible trend is emerging, with reduced emphasis on cleaning within households. This shift in cleaning practices is having a significant impact on volume sales of surface care,…
Surface care recorded double-digit current value growth in 2023, driven by two main factors. One significant contributor is the heightened emphasis on hygiene standards in the post-pandemic era. As individuals and businesses prioritise cleanliness…
Following growth driven by COVID-19, the major product areas in surface care continued to be bathroom cleaners, kitchen cleaners, drain openers and floor cleaners in 2023. As such, manufacturers and retailers have continued launching various formats…
The year 2023 witnessed a remarkable and positive surge in current value sales in surface care (excluding wipes – which did not have notable sales), surpassing the growth observed in 2022. This robust expansion can be attributed to two significant…
The pandemic raised public awareness regarding the significance of hygiene and sanitisation. Since the onset of the pandemic, many of the leading brands in surface care have increased their presence on social media in order to reach their intended…
Surface care in Uzbekistan witnessed notable growth throughout 2023, both in terms of value and volume. This growth can be attributed to several factors, including the expanding population and the heightened awareness of personal health and hygiene…
Surface care registered a healthy performance in both retail volume and current value terms in 2023, following the trend of the previous year. Growth was boosted by higher living standards and an enhanced focus on hygiene, despite the easing of the…
Toilet care registered both healthy constant value and volume growth in 2023. Toilet liquids/foam continued to account for most value sales and also registered the highest current value growth. Rim liquids also accounted for significant value sales,…
While the COVID-19 pandemic has ceased to be prominent, as the Chinese government announced it would remove most pandemic-related restriction in late 2022, consumer awareness around keeping their homes safe and hygienic remains significant, leading…
Toilet care continued to record growth in both retail volume and current value terms in Hong Kong in 2023. Although the pandemic ended, many consumers and businesses alike maintained rigorous cleaning routines and a hygienic bathroom area, including…
The strong focus and attention on improving sanitation in India provided a basis for steady retail volume and current value growth in toilet care in India even after the pandemic ended. While there was strong demand for products in the category…
Toilet care is a category enjoying strong and stable growth, supported by the ongoing urbanisation trends in Indonesia. As urban migration continues, more consumers are finding themselves in upgraded living conditions, residing in modern houses and…
A typical performance amongst home care categories in Japan in 2023 was that volume sales fell, whilst average unit prices increased, driving up value sales as a result. However, toilet care was a little different. The category saw significant…
Toilet care recorded substantial growth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sales have since stabilised, with 2023 seeing volume rises at a more moderate pace overall. However, toilet liquids/foam was increasing relatively rapidly in 2023, leading overall…
Toilet care maintained solid retail volume and current value growth in 2023, although from a relatively low base. Many consumers, especially those with young children, remain in the habit of periodically cleaning the toilet. Even post-pandemic,…