Steady Growth Driven by Evolving Consumer Preferences and Innovation
The home care market in Ireland is experiencing steady growth, of 3% in current value terms to reach total retail sales of EUR362 million in 2025, driven by consumer preferences for sustainability, premiumisation and innovation. The market is expected to continue growing, registering a current value CAGR of 3% to reach sales of EUR426 million by 2030. To succeed, brands must adapt to changing consumer preferences, prioritising eco-friendly products, innovative formats and premium scents.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Home Care industry in Ireland 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 Ireland, 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 Ireland 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 Ireland?
- Which are the leading brands in Home Care in Ireland?
- How are products distributed in Home Care in Ireland?
- 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 Ireland
Steady Growth Driven by Evolving Consumer Preferences and Innovation
Key Data Insights
Steady Growth Driven by Evolving Consumer Preferences and Innovation
Laundry Care Dominates Market Share with Essential Products
Unilever Drives Growth with Innovative Bleach Foam Format
Sustainability and Innovation to Drive Home Care Growth
Dishwashing Leads Growth with Innovative Formats and Rising Penetration
Premiumisation and Eco-Friendliness to Shape Future Business Strategies
Procter & Gamble and Unilever Lead with Significant Shares
Ecover and Unilever Lead the Way in Innovative Sustainable Products
Reckitt Benckiser Divestment Reshapes Competitive Dynamics
Supermarkets Dominate Home Care Sales with Strong Brand Visibility
Retail E-Commerce Grows Modestly as a Supplementary Channel
Discounters and E-Commerce Drive Competition in Home Care
Air Care in Ireland
Key Data Insights
Consumers Drive Shift Towards Premium and Sustainable Air Care
Consumers Drive Shift Towards Premium and Sustainable Air Care
Yankee Candle and Air Wick Lead Premiumisation and Sustainability Efforts
Health and Wellness Trends Reshape Air Care Product Offerings
Premium and Sustainable Trends to Drive Growth
Electric and Candle Air Fresheners Expected to Lead Growth
Sustainability and Wellness Will Shape Future Business Strategies
Top Players Drive Concentration through Premiumisation
New Products Introduced by Yankee Candle and Air Wick
Future Opportunities in Premium and Sustainable Offerings
Grocery Retailers Dominate Air Care Sales Thanks to Their Convenience
Retail E-Commerce Gains Traction with Trusted Brands
Established Players Lead with Premiumisation and Sustainability
Bleach in Ireland
Key Data Insights
Unilever Drives Format Innovation with Domestos Bleach Foam Launch
Unilever Drives Format Innovation with Domestos Bleach Foam Launch
Sustainability Efforts Emerge in Traditionally Chemical-Heavy Bleach Category
Format Innovation Sustains Demand for Bleach among Price-Sensitive Consumers
Unilever Driving Format Innovation and Sustainability
Shifting Consumer Preferences and Sustainability Concerns
Business Impact of Emerging Trends
Domestos and Tesco Lead through Format Innovation and Affordability
No Significant Mergers or Acquisitions, Limited New Launches
Grocery Retailers Dominate Bleach Sales with a Strong In-Store Presence
Retail E-Commerce Grows Slowly as Consumer Habits Evolve
No New Retail Concepts or Collaborations Emerge in 2026
Dishwashing in Ireland
Key Data Insights
Stable Value Growth Driven by Changing Household Habits
Stable Value Growth Driven by Changing Household Habits
Automatic Dishwashing Dominates with Convenience-Driven Growth
Ecover's Plastic-Free Innovation Sets Sustainability Benchmark
Rising Demand for Automatic Dishwashing Drives Growth
Automatic Dishwashing Tablets Will Maintain Their Dominance
Sustainability and Innovation to Drive Future Success
Leading Brands Maintain Their Positions through Innovation and Sustainability
Fairy and Ecover Drive Innovation with New Formats and Sustainability
Opportunities Emerge for Businesses Focusing on Sustainability
Supermarkets Drive Dishwashing Sales with Wide Availability
Discounters Gain Share with Private Label Alternatives
Retail E-Commerce Grows Slowly Due to Product Characteristics
Home Insecticides in Ireland
Key Data Insights
Sc Johnson Drives Safe Indoor Insect Control with Innovative Products
Sc Johnson Drives Safe Indoor Insect Control with Innovative Products
Spray/Aerosol Largest but Electric Most Dynamic
Sustainability and Safety Drive Innovation and Consumer Preference
Consumers to Drive Demand for Safer and More Sustainable Solutions
Electric Insecticides Expected to Lead Growth Thanks to Their Convenience and Safety
Natural Ingredients and Eco-Friendly Packaging Will Be Gaining Traction
Sc Johnson and Doff Portland Lead a Concentrated Market
No Significant Mergers or New Product Launches
Supermarkets Dominate Sales with In-Person Shopping Experience
Home Products Specialists Drive E-Commerce Growth with Niche Products
No New Retail Brands or Concepts Emerge in 2026
Laundry Care in Ireland
Key Data Insights
Stable Value Growth Driven by Format Innovation and Sustainability
Stable Value Growth Driven by Format Innovation and Sustainability
Laundry Detergents Dominate, Boosted by Evolving Formats
Sustainability and Fragrance Drive Innovation and Growth
Sustainability and Convenience Drive Laundry Care Growth
Liquid Tablet Detergents Will Continue to Lead Growth Thanks to Their Innovation and Convenience
Eco-Friendly Trends and Private Label Growth to Reshape Landscape
Procter & Gamble and Unilever Dominate Laundry Care
Ecover and Ariel Lead the Way with Innovative Sustainable Products
Reckitt's Divestment Reshapes Competitive Landscape
Supermarkets Lead Laundry Care Sales with Steady Demand
Retail E-Commerce Gains Traction Slowly with Convenience
No New Retail Brands or Concepts Emerge in 2026
Polishes in Ireland
Key Data Insights
Sustainability Efforts Drive Consumer Choice Despite the Volume Decline
Sustainability Efforts Drive Consumer Choice Despite the Volume Decline
Largest Category Furniture Polish Driven by Historical Sales Patterns
Metal Polish Sees Better Value Than Volume Performance Due to Premiumisation
Consumers Will Continue to Favour Multipurpose Cleaners over Specialised Polishes
Furniture Polish Will Remain the Largest Category, Despite Declining Volumes
Sustainability and Premiumisation to Shape Future Business Strategies
Leading Brands Maintain Dominance through Legacy and Specialisation
Stability and Decline Characterise the Competitive Landscape
Supermarkets Dominate Polish Sales
Retail E-Commerce Grows Marginally Despite Niche Brand Presence
No New Retail Brands or Concepts Emerge in 2026
Surface Care in Ireland
Key Data Insights
Brands Prioritise Versatility and Simplicity to Align with Evolving Consumer Habits
Brands Prioritise Versatility and Simplicity to Align with Evolving Consumer Habits
Probiotic Cleaners Redefine Sustainability in Surface Care
Multipurpose Cleaners Drive Category Consolidation
Consumers to Drive Demand for Versatile and Eco-Friendly Cleaning Solutions
Multipurpose Cleaners Will Remain Dominant, Sustainability Concerns to Increase
Regulatory Changes and Lifestyle Shifts to Influence Market Dynamics
Top Players Maintain the Leading Positions through Innovation and Marketing
Brands Launching Multisurface Cleaners
Reckitt's Divestment Reshapes Competitive Landscape
Supermarkets Lead Surface Care Sales Thanks to Their Wide Reach
E-Commerce Grows as Consumers Seek Convenience
Trends Shaping Retail Environment
Toilet Care in Ireland
Key Data Insights
Sc Johnson Drives Sustainability with Eco-Friendly Innovations
Sc Johnson Drives Sustainability with Eco-Friendly Innovations
Premium Brands Capitalise on Consumer Demand for Added Value
Toilet Liquids/Foam the Largest Category
Sustainability and Premiumisation to Drive Future Growth
Eco-Friendly Innovations to Shape Competitive Landscape
Top Players Help Maintain the Leading Positions through Innovation
Manufacturers May Step up Efforts to Differentiate Toilet Care From Bleach
Supermarkets Dominate Sales with Wide Product Assortments
Discounters Gain Ground among Price-Sensitive Consumers
E-Commerce Grows Steadily, Driven by Bulk Buying and Subscriptions
Country Reports Disclaimer
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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