Australia

In the broader home care industry, growth in unit prices remained relatively high in Australia in 2023. Amidst economic uncertainties, consumers proactively adjusted their spending habits, often by paring down the number of products in their shopping…

In Australia, the demand for home insecticides saw solid retail volume and current value growth in 2023, with consumers continuing to show a preference for spray/aerosol insecticides due to their perceived efficacy. However, many other insecticides…

Laundry care experienced growth in both retail volume and current value terms in Australia in 2023. Higher demand was driven by increased net immigration, and greater mobility outside of the home. Most companies have supported their employees to…

In 2023 polishes saw a retail volume decline in Australia, while minor growth was seen in current value terms. The ongoing poor volume performance was influenced by several factors. As people returned to offices and social activities, they tended to…

After experiencing post-COVID revenge spending and indulging in leisure activities, consumers found themselves spending more time at home in 2023, partly due to the high cost of living. The trend of cooking at home was particularly pronounced,…

In 2023, retail volume sales of toilet care products experienced a solid increase in Australia, driven by factors such as rising household numbers and increased property occupancy rates. With greater mobility and the return to offices, consumers…

Folding cartons, the biggest pack type in hot drinks in Australia, has continued to grow in recent years, with this expected to continue over the forecast period. Folding cartons remain popular as they are seen as a convenient packaging option for…

Metal beverage cans were gaining share from the leading pack types liquid cartons and HDPE bottles in packaging unit volume terms in RTD coffee. This can be attributed to the fact that metal beverage cans are a more sustainable pack type as they can…

In 2023, baby and child-specific products in Australia experienced a further increase in value sales growth. Among these products, baby and child-specific sun care stood out with remarkable value growth. This surge can be attributed to Australian…

Bath and shower in Australia exhibited improved demand in 2023, following two consecutive years of retail volume declines. Product innovation played a significant role in driving category growth, as brands introduced new formulations and features to…