Home care in 2024: The big picture
In 2024, the home care market in Belgium recorded a retail value uplift of 4%, however, retail volume sales declined. The primary driver behind these results was inflation, which continued to reshape consumer behaviour.
2024 key trends
Due to ongoing inflation in 2024, the Belgian home care market saw a significant rise in sales of entry-level products as consumers prioritised affordability. Alongside this trend, there was a resurgence of interest in traditional cleaning products made with simple, well-known ingredients.
Competitive landscape
Procter & Gamble Benelux SA NV continued to lead the home care market in 2024, with a retail value share of 20%. The player was followed by Henkel Belgium NV, with a 13% value share and Reckitt Benckiser SA NV, with an 11% share.
Retailing developments
Supermarkets remained the dominant retail channel for home care products in Belgium. However, in 2024, there was a clear trend toward reducing the shelf space allocated to this category, with space optimisation expected to continue into 2025, as retailers focus on more profitable products.
What next for home care?
Across the forecast period, the Belgian home care market is expected to record a decline in retail volume, driven by the ongoing concentration of formulas and more efficient detergent use. Technological advancements in home appliances, such as washing machines that weigh laundry and automatically adjust detergent usage, will further contribute to reduced consumption.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Home Care industry in Belgium 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 Belgium, 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 Belgium 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 Belgium?
- Which are the leading brands in Home Care in Belgium?
- How are products distributed in Home Care in Belgium?
- 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 Belgium
Home care in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
What next for home care?
DISCLAIMER
Air Care in Belgium
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Air care in Belgium continues to face challenges due to being viewed as non-essential
Air care consumers focus on home ambiance and sustainability
Non-grocery retailers expand into premium air care offerings to capture demand
Growth is set to decline as consumers views air care products as unnatural
Consumers are expected to seek ambience above simple air freshening
The diversification of distribution channels will expand consumer access to premium and niche products
Bleach in Belgium
KEY DATA FINDINGS
The positive performance for bleach is driven by price-sensitive behaviour in 2024
Lack of innovation continues to hinder growth potential in the bleach category
The competitive landscape for bleach faces pressure from emerging home care products
Prospects for bleach are expected to be constrained as consumer preferences change
Limited innovation will negatively impact the ability to attract new consumers
Increasing competition from eco-friendly and modern cleaning solutions
Dishwashing in Belgium
KEY DATA FINDINGS
A small decline in volume sales, however, premiumisation drives value growth in 2024
Automatic dishwashing tablets dominate, as smaller formats struggle in 2024
Dreft maintains its leadership through strong promotions despite stagnation in hand dishwashing
Premiumisation is expected to drive growth, despite economic challenges
Automatic dishwashing tablets are set to dominate sales by offering convenient, all-in-one formulations
Sustainability is set to remain key, with packaging and formula innovation a priority
Home Insecticides in Belgium
KEY DATA FINDINGS
A cooler summer challenges sales of home insecticides in 2024
Sustainability and innovation drive Vapona's product launches in 2024
Multi-insect solutions aim to boost value sales during a challenging year
Changing weather patterns will create both challenges and opportunities for home insecticides
Sustainability is expected to drive innovation and shape consumer preferences
Innovative multi-insect solutions are expected to launch across the forecast period
Laundry Care in Belgium
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Retail value growth benefits from ongoing premiumisation as international brands gain ground
Challenges for eco-brands amid inflation and market shifts in laundry care
Multi-task liquid tablets challenge the sales of laundry aids in 2024
Sustainability, eco-friendly packaging, and multifunctionality are expected to drive long-term retail value growth
Laundry sheets has strong potential for growth across the forecast period
Retail e-commerce and non-traditional retail channels to capture a growing share of the market
Polishes in Belgium
KEY DATA FINDINGS
The economic conditions fuel an ongoing retail volume decline for polishes
In line with fashion trends, shoe polish sales struggle while trainer care gains ground
Smaller brands and niche channels gain market share during 2024
Changes in style and décor are set to limit demand for polishes over the forecast period
Younger consumers will increasingly view polishing as an outdated cleaning method
Trainer care products are an area that provides a growth opportunity
Surface Care in Belgium
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Concentrated formulas leads surface care to record a retail volume decline in 2024
Surface care brands offer traditional, simple and natural ingredients to appeal to consumers
Sustainable formulas and refill products align with consumers rising demands
Retail volume is expected to decline as efficiency and DIY trends impact surface care sales
Convenience, sustainability and versatility is set to shape surface care innovation
Changes in the retail landscape are expected to enhance market accessibility
Toilet Care in Belgium
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Toilet care continues to face declining demand due to consumer cutbacks
Fragrances and premium scents drive innovation in both rim blocks and liquids
Sustainability efforts advance with eco-friendly packaging and natural ingredients
Further decline expected, however, premium products could aid retail value
A focus on sustainability offers long-term growth potential for toilet care
Rim blocks is set to face challenges, however, innovation could unlock new growth
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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