Bleach

Bleach in Pakistan continued to register strong retail volume growth and, supported by high inflationary pressure on prices, double-digit retail current value growth in 2023. Despite the increasing use of detergents for stain removal, bleach remained…

Bleach is a sizable product area in Ecuador, as consumers appreciate its affordable pricing. During the COVID-19 pandemic, bleach was one of the star products for home disinfection and consequently volume sales expanded by over one-third in 2020…

The unit price of bleach experienced a marginal increase in current terms in 2023, following a notable price hike in the preceding year. This shift in pricing dynamics reflects the intricate balance that bleach is navigating in response to evolving…

Retail volume sales of bleach declined for a third consecutive year in 2023 following peak sales achieved in 2020. During the pandemic, local consumers sought efficient cleaning solutions for different areas in and around their homes as a measure to…

Bleach continued to suffer from a bad image at the end of the review period. The product is seen as aggressive, potentially harmful to health and wellbeing, bad for the environment, and possibly damaging to many surfaces in the home. Bleach exists in…

Bleach continued to see substantial volume sales falls in 2023, posting the deepest decline recorded across all of home care. Bleach suffers from drastically reduced population among local consumers, undermining demand. However, the category managed…

Despite stable demand in 2023, concerns regarding the use of bleach have become increasingly pronounced in Singapore, reflecting a growing awareness of its potential effects on both human health and the environment. As individuals become more attuned…

Bleach in Bulgaria recorded a significant decline in retail volume in 2023. Much of this was due to the uplift in growth seen during COVID-19, with consumers looking for strong, powerful, effective cleaners that were also affordable. Despite the…

The growth of bleach in Slovenia is largely driven by inflation. However, the product area is witnessing a decline in volume terms as consumers increasingly prioritise eco-friendly alternatives due to heightened environmental awareness and…

The bleach landscape in Serbia is small, with a few products available in retail, which is decreasing each year. Demand for bleach remained under pressure in Serbia in 2023 as consumers continued to abandon the category in favour of more…