Market research on the home care industry. Our reports feature a ...
Market research on the home care industry. Our reports feature a wealth of standardised and cross-comparable statistics including total market sizes, market share and share data, distribution and industry trends.
The industry continues to witness a rise in retail price points, driven by inflationary pressures and increasing input costs. With inflation remaining at a high rate in 2023, households exhibit heightened price sensitivity, leading to a shift in…
Polishes continued to experience a decline in volume sales in 2023, maintaining a trend that persisted throughout the review period. The category has been hit hard by changing lifestyles and fashions in clothing and interior design. It has also…
Despite price rises in 2023, polishes continued to record a retail value decline, with retail volume sales falling in all areas. COVID-19 had no noticeable impact on the polishes landscape, with sales declining before the outbreak. The polishes…
Polishes exhibited a dual narrative of retail volume growth across most categories (except floor polish, which dragged down the overall growth rate), and intricate pricing adjustments. The growth rate for polish for columns in particular remained…
While polishes recorded strong retail growth in 2023, retail volume sales struggled, declining in all areas, bar metal polish, which saw stagnate growth. The economic impact of the rising cost of living has undermined consumer confidence and…
Dutch workers embrace informal wear at most companies, making consumers less interested in formal work shoes which need polishing. At the same time, the hybrid form of working is also having some impact, as office workers spend time at home requiring…
Demand for polishes tends to remain limited to wealthier urban households, many of whom employ maids to clean their homes, and are willing to invest in polishes to keep their homes clean and well-maintained. Continuing the trend from the previous…
In 2023, furniture polish in the United Arab Emirates remained the strongest performer in overall polishes, both in terms of retail and volume growth. Its performance was significantly influenced by the surging demand for premium and luxurious…
Demand for polishes in the UK continued to decline in 2023, in line with the category’s general pre-pandemic trend. The ongoing decline continues to be exacerbated by greater mobility outside of the home, as consumers spend more time in the office or…
The ongoing decline in demand for furniture polish in the US is being driven by consumer behaviour trends that indicate a preference for purchasing lower-quality furniture, thereby reducing the need for related care products. This shift reflects an…