Polishes

Polishes are registering further moderate volume growth in 2023, with sales supported by innovation and the entrance into the market of new brands, both local and imported. Price increases continued throughout the year, albeit at a slower pace,…

In 2023, polishes registered a marginal uplift in retail volume growth compared to the previous year. However, most consumers focused on buying essential home care products, with polishes being seen as less important. In a difficult economic climate…

Polishes experienced retail value growth in 2023, driven by price increases, which challenged retail volume sales and led to a volume decline. Shoe polish saw the weakest decline in 2023, with consumers returning to workplaces following COVID-19 and…

Demand for polishes has remained steady over the review period, as consumers continue to regularly use floor and furniture polish, as part of their cleaning routine. That being said, volume growth was muted, as competing products such as surface care…

The economic impact of measures introduced to limit the spread of COVID-19, along with soaring inflation in 2023, have undermined consumer confidence and purchasing power. As a result, many consumers remain focused on spending on essential items. At…