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Home care in 2024: The big picture
The Australian home care market in 2024 was heavily influenced by inflation, ongoing supply chain challenges and changing consumer priorities. Rising costs of raw materials and energy drove up production expenses, leading to price increases across the sector and placing pressure on household budgets.
2024 key trends
Sustainability firmly established itself at the core of product innovation in 2024. Examples such as Dettol’s plant-based fibre wipes and Koh’s bulk eco-friendly cleaners highlight the efforts by brands to align with consumer demands for environmentally friendly and cost-efficient solutions.
Competitive landscape
Reckitt Benckiser’s strategic decision to divest specific home care brands, including Mortein in home insecticides and Air Wick in air care, marks a pivotal shift in the competitive landscape. By the end of 2025, the company plans to focus its resources on its core power brands such as Finish, Vanish, and Harpic – leading brands in dishwashing, laundry and toilet care.
Retailing developments
The persistent growth of e-commerce further transformed the retail landscape in 2024. Platforms such as Amazon, Shein, and Kogan capitalised on their ability to offer diverse product ranges, competitive pricing, and convenient delivery services.
What next for home care?
As Australia’s home care market continues to evolve, sustainability, affordability and innovation will remain central themes. The pressure of rising living costs will likely push consumers towards essential goods and affordable alternatives, favouring private labels and multi-purpose products.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Home Care industry in Australia with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to the following key categories, where applicable:
- Air Care
- Bleach
- Dishwashing
- Home Insecticides
- Laundry Care
- Polishes
- Surface Care
- Toilet Care
If you're in the Home Care industry in Australia, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Home Care in Australia report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Home Care in Australia?
- Which are the leading brands in Home Care in Australia?
- How are products distributed in Home Care in Australia?
- How is the rise of e-commerce changing the retail and competitive landscape?
- How has COVID-19 impacted demand? Where have sales increased due to stockpiling amidst national lockdown?
- How have enforced home seclusion and social distancing measures following COVID-19 changed usage patterns for Home Care products?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
- How important will sustainability and recycling be in generating future growth?
Home Care in Australia
Home care in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
What next for home care?
Table 1 Households 2019-2024
Table 2 Sales of Home Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 3 Sales of Home Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 4 NBO Company Shares of Home Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 5 LBN Brand Shares of Home Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 6 Penetration of Private Label in Home Care by Category: % Value 2019-2024
Table 7 Distribution of Home Care by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 8 Distribution of Home Care by Format and Category: % Value 2024
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Home Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Home Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
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Summary 1 Research Sources
Air Care in Australia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Air car benefits from growth in premium and natural scented products in 2024
Innovation in diffusers and aromatherapy gains traction
The impact of inflation on the air care market
Sustainability as a cornerstone for growth
Cost-saving solutions amid economic pressures
Market restructuring and the role of leading brands
Table 11 Sales of Air Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 12 Sales of Air Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 13 Sales of Air Care by Fragrance: Value Ranking 2022-2024
Table 14 NBO Company Shares of Air Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 15 LBN Brand Shares of Air Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 16 Forecast Sales of Air Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 17 Forecast Sales of Air Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Bleach in Australia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Bleach suffers declining demand as consumers continue to shift to healthier alternatives in 2024
Chlorine price volatility impacts category progress
Cost-of-living pressures and changing consumer habits further undermine growth for bleach
Eco-friendly alternatives offer some potential for revitalisation within bleach
Balancing affordability and sustainability in bleach innovation
Competitive landscape needs greater dynamism to better engage local consumers
Table 18 Sales of Bleach: Value 2019-2024
Table 19 Sales of Bleach: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 20 NBO Company Shares of Bleach: % Value 2020-2024
Table 21 LBN Brand Shares of Bleach: % Value 2021-2024
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Bleach: Value 2024-2029
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Bleach: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Dishwashing in Australia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Shift towards home cooking drives development in dishwashing in 2024
Consumers continue to trade down while seeking out versatile products, while sustainability remains key focus
Distribution channels see competition intensify as consumers continue to demand efficacy
Increased investment in innovation will shape category’s progress during forecast period
Strategic partnerships and collaborations set to become more prevalent, as e-commerce players offer more subscription services
Shifting trust in grocery retail: impact of new regulations
Table 24 Household Possession of Dishwashers 2019-2024
Table 25 Sales of Dishwashing by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 26 Sales of Dishwashing by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 27 NBO Company Shares of Dishwashing: % Value 2020-2024
Table 28 LBN Brand Shares of Dishwashing: % Value 2021-2024
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Dishwashing by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 30 Forecast Sales of Dishwashing by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Home Insecticides in Australia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Inflation drives shifts in consumer spending
Rising demand for natural and sustainable solutions
Limited growth amid stagnant innovation
Sustainability and DIY solutions transforming the market
Climate change to drive greater demand for pest control, with consumers shifting towards organic and pet-friendly options
Competitive landscape shifts anticipated amid Reckitt’s transition, while electronic solutions are anticipated to rise
Table 31 Sales of Home Insecticides by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 32 Sales of Home Insecticides by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 33 Sales of Spray/Aerosol Insecticides by Type: % Value 2019-2024
Table 34 NBO Company Shares of Home Insecticides: % Value 2020-2024
Table 35 LBN Brand Shares of Home Insecticides: % Value 2021-2024
Table 36 Forecast Sales of Home Insecticides by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 37 Forecast Sales of Home Insecticides by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Laundry Care in Australia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Price sensitivity and downtrading seen throughout laundry care in 2024
Preference for multi-purpose products increases
Innovation focuses on energy-saving and efficiency
Sustainability will remain a key driver of development throughout the forecast period
Laundry care to see increased cost-driven simplification
Sustained focus on efficacy in laundry care to support growth in liquid tablet detergents
Table 38 Household Possession of Washing Machines 2019-2024
Table 39 Sales of Laundry Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 40 Sales of Laundry Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 41 Sales of Laundry Aids by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 42 Sales of Laundry Aids by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 43 Sales of Laundry Detergents by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 44 Sales of Laundry Detergents by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 45 Sales of In-Wash Spot and Stain Removers by Type: % Value Breakdown 2019-2024
Table 46 NBO Company Shares of Laundry Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Laundry Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 48 NBO Company Shares of Laundry Aids: % Value 2020-2024
Table 49 LBN Brand Shares of Laundry Aids: % Value 2021-2024
Table 50 NBO Company Shares of Laundry Detergents: % Value 2020-2024
Table 51 LBN Brand Shares of Laundry Detergents: % Value 2021-2024
Table 52 Forecast Sales of Laundry Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 53 Forecast Sales of Laundry Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Polishes in Australia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Multi-purpose cleaners undermine demand for polishes
Furniture and shoe polish struggle amid changing preferences
Growth opportunities in natural and eco-friendly polish care
Customisation and DIY solutions to engage consumers
E-commerce redefines distribution
Innovation and premiumisation necessary to counteract market stagnation
Table 54 Sales of Polishes by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 55 Sales of Polishes by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 56 NBO Company Shares of Polishes: % Value 2020-2024
Table 57 LBN Brand Shares of Polishes: % Value 2021-2024
Table 58 Forecast Sales of Polishes by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 59 Forecast Sales of Polishes by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Surface Care in Australia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Rising prices amid a shift to multi-purpose solutions
Sustainability and multifunctionality trends accelerate in 2024
Hygiene awareness and convenient formats drive development in surface care
Major shifts in competitive landscape will be seen in forecast period, with potential for brand revival
Driving growth through sustainable innovation
Wipes to benefit from greater convenience
Table 60 Sales of Surface Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 61 Sales of Surface Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 62 Sales of Home Care Wipes and Floor Cleaning Systems by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 63 Sales of Home Care Wipes and Floor Cleaning Systems by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 64 NBO Company Shares of Surface Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 65 LBN Brand Shares of Surface Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 66 NBO Company Shares of Home Care Wipes and Floor Cleaning Systems: % Value 2020-2024
Table 67 LBN Brand Shares of Home Care Wipes and Floor Cleaning Systems: % Value 2021-2024
Table 68 Forecast Sales of Surface Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 69 Forecast Sales of Surface Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Toilet Care in Australia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Convenience remains key priority for consumers
HenkeI maintains overall leadership with Bref, as innovative marketing supports brand engagement
Continued cost consciousness drives private label growth
Unit prices set to stabilise while sustainability will be key competitive advantage
Expansion for private labels and strategic brand shifts anticipated
Evolving retail strategies amidst regulatory oversight
Table 70 Sales of Toilet Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 71 Sales of Toilet Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 72 NBO Company Shares of Toilet Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 73 LBN Brand Shares of Toilet Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 74 Forecast Sales of Toilet Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 75 Forecast Sales of Toilet Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Home Care
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- Candle Air Fresheners
- Car Air Fresheners
- Electric Air Fresheners
- Gel Air Fresheners
- Liquid Air Fresheners
- Spray/Aerosol Air Fresheners
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- Carpet Fresheners
- Odour Neutralisers
- Refrigerator Fresheners
- Waste Bin Fresheners
- Other Other Air Care
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- Bleach
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- Automatic Dishwashing Liquids
- Automatic Dishwashing Powders
- Automatic Dishwashing Tablets
- Dishwashing Additives
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- Hand Dishwashing
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- Electric Insecticides
- Insecticide Baits
- Insecticide Coils
- Spray/Aerosol Insecticides
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- Foggers/Bombs
- In-Home Insect Repellents
- Moth Proofers
- Other Other Home Insecticides
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- Carpet Cleaners
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- Dryer Sheets
- Liquid Fabric Softeners
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- Colour Safe Laundry Bleach
- Fabric Fresheners
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- In-Wash Spot and Stain Removers
- Pre-Wash Spot and Stain Removers
- Starch/Ironing Aids
- Water Softeners
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- Blues/Bluing
- Colour Catchers
- Colour Enhancers
- Laundry Sanitiser
- Scent Booster
- Whiteners
- Other Other Laundry Aids
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- Standard Powder Detergents
- Concentrated Powder Detergents
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- Compact Powder Tablet Detergents
- Liquid Tablet Detergents
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- Standard Liquid Detergents
- Concentrated Liquid Detergents
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- Standard Powder Detergents
- Standard Liquid Detergents
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- Concentrated Powder Detergents
- Concentrated Liquid Detergents
- Compact Powder Tablet Detergents
- Liquid Tablet Detergents
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- Bar Detergents
- Hand Wash Detergents
- Fine Fabric Detergents
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- Floor Polish
- Furniture Polish
- Metal Polish
- Shoe Polish
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- Starter Kits/Sweepers/Sticks (Dry Electro-Static)
- Wipes and Refills (Dry Electro-Static)
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- Cleaning Solution
- Refill Wipes/Pads
- Starter Kits/Trigger Device
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- All Purpose Cleaning Wipes
- Furniture Polish Wipes
- Toilet Care Wipes
- Window/Glass Wipes
- Other Impregnated Wipes
- Starter Kits/Sweepers/Sticks (Excluding Wipes)
- Wipes (Excluding Starter Kits/Sweepers/Sticks)
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- Bathroom Cleaners
- Descalers
- Drain Openers
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- Standard Floor Cleaners
- Wash and Wax Floor Cleaners
- Home Care Disinfectants
- Kitchen Cleaners
- Multi-Purpose Cleaners
- Oven Cleaners
- Scouring Agents
- Window/Glass Cleaners
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- In-Cistern Devices
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- Rim Blocks
- Rim Liquids
- Toilet Care Tablets/Powders
- Toilet Cleaning Systems
- Toilet Liquids/Foam
Home Care
This is the aggregation of laundry care, dishwashing products, surface care, chlorine bleach, toilet care, polishes, air fresheners and insecticides.
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