Home care in 2024: The big picture
Sales of home care saw steady growth in current value terms in 2024 although this was mainly driven by higher unit prices rather than a significant increase in volume terms. Elevated inflation, alongside an overall reduction in the the promotional activity across retailing served to push prices up during the final few years of the review period, although prices were more stable in 2024 than in the previous two years as inflation also stabilised.
2024 key trends
Many of the main raw materials in home care products are of chemical origin and thus manufacturers are required to abide with stringent controls. In recent years, however, the contents of these products are also increasingly being scrutinized by consumers and other stakeholders with regard to their impact on the environment.
Competitive landscape
Collaborations between home care brands and major brands of consumer appliances continued to be seen in 2024 as players recognised the benefits of teaming up to attract shoppers. For instance, Procter & Gamble’s Dash Pods brand of liquid tablet detergents teamed up with Indesit and its range of automatic washing machines, while the company’s Dash and Lenor brands also collaborated with Bosch and its line of home laundry appliances.
Retailing developments
Large grocery retailers continue to invest in their private label lines with this being seen as a way for them to regain some margins. It is also seen as way to drive consumer engagement, with many Italians having become highly price sensitive over the last few years of the review period and thus are appreciative of more affordable private label options.
What next for home care?
Historically, home care has been perceived as a commodity by consumers and retailers with price being the main factor in the purchasing decision. As such, this has always led to a high degree of price competition as brands and retailers have looked to drive sales.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Home Care industry in Italy 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 Italy, 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 Italy 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 Italy?
- Which are the leading brands in Home Care in Italy?
- How are products distributed in Home Care in Italy?
- 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 Italy
Home care in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
What next for home care?
DISCLAIMER
Air Care in Italy
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Focus on indoor air quality helps sustain demand for air care despite the challenging economic situation
Instant release products show mixed results
Drugstores and e-commerce thriving thanks to wide product offer while global players continue to dominate sales
Air care players expected to focus on the wellbeing market while also looking to increase their visibility in stores and online
Air care faces new challenges and opportunities as consumers look to keep their home environment as pleasant as possible
Air care could undergo a period of polarisation with designer brands eyeing the market while private label players are also looking to expand
Bleach in Italy
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Bleach sales under pressure due to increasingly negative perceptions of the category
Ace remains on top but faces mounting competition from private label
Bleach tabs receive growing interest
Rising pet population presents growth opportunities for bleach
Using bleach outdoors could open up potential new areas for growth
Private label expected to make further gains but bleach faces a bleak future
Dishwashing in Italy
KEY DATA FINDINGS
All-in-one solutions welcomed while private label sales benefit from the challenging economic environment
Automatic dishwashing benefits from new product development and increased sales of dishwashers
Deco aiming for a fairer world with products that are kinder to the environment
Direct selling losing relevance as e-commerce comes to the fore
New technology and advertising will be key in encouraging consumers to switch to using dishwashers
Brands from adjacent industries venturing into dishwashing but established global players likely to retain their lead
Home Insecticides in Italy
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Sales of moth proofers rise sharply while sales of electric insecticides benefit from efforts to tackle insect infestations
Spray/aerosol insecticides remain popular but environmental concerns put a dent in the category’s sales
SC Johnson and Henkel retain a stronghold over sales of home insecticides with trusted brands
Home insecticides expected to face increased competition from outside the category
Insecticide coils rapidly falling out of fashion in the war on mosquitoes
Mosquitoes present a real threat to health as climate change takes its toll
Laundry Care in Italy
KEY DATA FINDINGS
More premium home laundry appliances in the market thanks to government stimulus programme
Colour safe laundry bleach has become a staple but financial pressures limit demand for some other types of laundry aids
Consumers looking to increase the lifespan of their apparel as sustainability concerns grow
Consumers looking for greater convenience
Packaging coming under the microscope as sustainability concerns grow
Laundry care players could tap into the wellness trend
Polishes in Italy
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Modern surfaces need less polishing
E-commerce and drugstores benefit from offering a broader range of products
Leather polishes get more appreciation at specialists’ retailers stores
Shoe polish unlikely to bounce back despite signs of some positive trends
Modern flooring requires less polishing
Furniture polish can improve look of older products
Surface Care in Italy
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Sales of home care disinfectants decline as financial pressures take their toll on sales
Drain openers and scouring agents two bright spots in surface care as consumers focus on home maintenance
Procter & Gamble extends its lead in surface care in 2024 but private label the big winner
Concerns around the environmental and health impact of using surface care likely to influence demand
Improve quality and lifetime of surface care tabs, or make smaller packages
Clean floors likely to remain a priority but economic and demographic factors likely to put pressure on overall sales of surface care
Toilet Care in Italy
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Limited editions bring new novelties to toilet care but price remains the key consumer concern
Standard bleach seen as an effective and affordable replacement for toilet care
Henkel streamlines its portfolio while WC Net loses share to private label
Fulcron could look to expand into toilet care but private label likely to remain the big winner
More paper packaging welcomed as consumers focus more on the environment
Promotional activity likely to remain low with players under pressure to give consumers more for their money
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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