Home Care in Germany

April 2024
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Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Home Care industry in Germany 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 Germany, 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 Germany 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 Germany?
  • Which are the leading brands in Home Care in Germany?
  • How are products distributed in Home Care in Germany?
  • 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?
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Home Care in Germany

Home care in 2023: The big picture
2023 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
What next for home care?
Table 1 Households 2018-2023
Table 2 Sales of Home Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 3 Sales of Home Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 4 NBO Company Shares of Home Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 5 LBN Brand Shares of Home Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 6 Penetration of Private Label in Home Care by Category: % Value 2018-2023
Table 7 Distribution of Home Care by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 8 Distribution of Home Care by Format and Category: % Value 2023
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Home Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Home Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

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Summary 1 Research Sources

Air Care in Germany

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Reduced use of air care reflects shifting economic factors among consumers
Popular local practice of "luftung" natural ventilation is first choice of air care
Rising demand for eco-friendly products due to health and environmental concerns
The future of air care embraces natural solutions
Smart electric air fresheners will be driven by simpler home automation
Leading brands face growing competition from private label
Table 11 Sales of Air Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 12 Sales of Air Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 13 Sales of Air Care by Fragrance: Value Ranking 2021-2023
Table 14 NBO Company Shares of Air Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 15 LBN Brand Shares of Air Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 16 Forecast Sales of Air Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 17 Forecast Sales of Air Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

Bleach in Germany

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Shift in consumer preferences leads to decline in bleach sales
Dan Klorix continues to dominate bleach in Germany
Gentle laundry care prevails, minimising reliance on bleach
Limited prospects for bleach amid popularity of multi-purpose cleaners
Sustainability pressures to further challenge bleach sales
Private label’s resilience and e-commerce opportunities to impact bleach
Table 18 Sales of Bleach: Value 2018-2023
Table 19 Sales of Bleach: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 20 NBO Company Shares of Bleach: % Value 2019-2023
Table 21 LBN Brand Shares of Bleach: % Value 2020-2023
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Bleach: Value 2023-2028
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Bleach: % Value Growth 2023-2028

Dishwashing in Germany

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Dishwashing maintains value growth in 2023 despite marginal drop in demand
Automatic dishwashing shifts demand away from hand dishwashing
Demand for automatic dishwashing tablets emphasises convenience
Automatic dishwashing tablets to drive future category growth
Sustainability to shape future market trends
Possession rate of dishwashers on the rise, reducing hand dishwashing
Table 24 Household Possession of Dishwashers 2017-2022
Table 25 Sales of Dishwashing by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 26 Sales of Dishwashing by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 27 NBO Company Shares of Dishwashing: % Value 2019-2023
Table 28 LBN Brand Shares of Dishwashing: % Value 2020-2023
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Dishwashing by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 30 Forecast Sales of Dishwashing by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

Home Insecticides in Germany

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Increase in flying insects spurs demand for alternative forms of home insecticides
Nexa Lotte gains further share, reflecting demand for natural alternatives
Further declines for electric insecticides as health concerns rise
Climate factors to influence insect population and home insecticide trends
Green Deal to urge shift towards natural insecticides with regulatory changes
Seasonal trends and home-made remedies will impact future sales
Table 31 Sales of Home Insecticides by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 32 Sales of Home Insecticides by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 33 Sales of Spray/Aerosol Insecticides by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 34 NBO Company Shares of Home Insecticides: % Value 2019-2023
Table 35 LBN Brand Shares of Home Insecticides: % Value 2020-2023
Table 36 Forecast Sales of Home Insecticides by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 37 Forecast Sales of Home Insecticides by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

Laundry Care in Germany

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Laundry care is largest home care category in Germany
Price negotiations lead to Henkel’s weak performance in 2023
Demand for greater energy efficiency drives liquid laundry care formats
German consumers to further embrace liquid tablet detergents
Traditional distribution channels to dominate, while e-commerce slowly grows
Eco-friendly laundry care is expected to trend, despite inflationary consequences
Table 38 Household Possession of Washing Machines 2018-2023
Table 39 Sales of Laundry Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 40 Sales of Laundry Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 41 Sales of Laundry Aids by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 42 Sales of Laundry Aids by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 43 Sales of Laundry Detergents by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 44 Sales of Laundry Detergents by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 45 Sales of In-wash Spot and Stain Removers by Type: % Value Breakdown 2018-2023
Table 46 NBO Company Shares of Laundry Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Laundry Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 48 NBO Company Shares of Laundry Aids: % Value 2019-2023
Table 49 LBN Brand Shares of Laundry Aids: % Value 2020-2023
Table 50 NBO Company Shares of Laundry Detergents: % Value 2019-2023
Table 51 LBN Brand Shares of Laundry Detergents: % Value 2020-2023
Table 52 Forecast Sales of Laundry Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 53 Forecast Sales of Laundry Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

Polishes in Germany

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Changing consumer habits lead to further decline of polishes in Germany
Shift in fashion preferences influence demand for shoe polish
Dominance of major players hinders new competitors in the local market
Future of polishes linked to trends in shoe polish
Polishes faces challenge from newer products and preferences of younger consumers
Consumer perception of leather to influence future of polishes
Table 54 Sales of Polishes by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 55 Sales of Polishes by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 56 NBO Company Shares of Polishes: % Value 2019-2023
Table 57 LBN Brand Shares of Polishes: % Value 2020-2023
Table 58 Forecast Sales of Polishes by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 59 Forecast Sales of Polishes by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

Surface Care in Germany

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Surface care value growth driven by further unit price rises in 2023
Interest in multi-purpose cleaners driven by demand for versatility
Private label gains ground in task-specific cleaners but dominates all purpose cleaning wipes
Surface care to remain relevant over forecast period due to heightened hygiene awareness and habit persistence
Multi-purpose cleaners to drive future growth
Private label to further benefit from ongoing price sensitivity in 2024
Table 60 Sales of Surface Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 61 Sales of Surface Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 62 Sales of Home Care Wipes and Floor Cleaning Systems by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 63 Sales of Home Care Wipes and Floor Cleaning Systems by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 64 NBO Company Shares of Surface Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 65 LBN Brand Shares of Surface Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 66 NBO Company Shares of Home Care Wipes and Floor Cleaning Systems: % Value 2019-2023
Table 67 LBN Brand Shares of Home Care Wipes and Floor Cleaning Systems: % Value 2020-2023
Table 68 Forecast Sales of Surface Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 69 Forecast Sales of Surface Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

Toilet Care in Germany

KEY DATA FINDINGS

“Sitzpinkler” phenomenon influences trends in German toilet care
In-cistern devices decline in popularity due to modern toilet designs
German consumers favour private label amid rising prices
Further declines for toilet care over forecast period
Consumer demand for eco-friendly products set to reach toilet care in Germany
Private label toilet care to gain further trust from local consumers
Table 70 Sales of Toilet Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 71 Sales of Toilet Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 72 NBO Company Shares of Toilet Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 73 LBN Brand Shares of Toilet Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 74 Forecast Sales of Toilet Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 75 Forecast Sales of Toilet Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
The following categories and subcategories are included:

Home Care

    • Candle Air Fresheners
    • Car Air Fresheners
    • Electric Air Fresheners
    • Gel Air Fresheners
    • Liquid Air Fresheners
    • Spray/Aerosol Air Fresheners
      • Carpet Fresheners
      • Odour Neutralisers
      • Refrigerator Fresheners
      • Waste Bin Fresheners
      • Other Other Air Care
  • Bleach
      • Automatic Dishwashing Liquids
      • Automatic Dishwashing Powders
      • Automatic Dishwashing Tablets
      • Dishwashing Additives
    • Hand Dishwashing
    • Electric Insecticides
    • Insecticide Baits
    • Insecticide Coils
    • Spray/Aerosol Insecticides
      • Foggers/Bombs
      • In-Home Insect Repellents
      • Moth Proofers
      • Other Other Home Insecticides
    • Carpet Cleaners
      • Dryer Sheets
      • Liquid Fabric Softeners
      • Colour Safe Laundry Bleach
      • Fabric Fresheners
        • In-Wash Spot and Stain Removers
        • Pre-Wash Spot and Stain Removers
      • Starch/Ironing Aids
      • Water Softeners
        • Blues/Bluing
        • Colour Catchers
        • Colour Enhancers
        • Laundry Sanitiser
        • Scent Booster
        • Whiteners
        • Other Other Laundry Aids
          • Standard Powder Detergents
          • Concentrated Powder Detergents
          • Compact Powder Tablet Detergents
          • Liquid Tablet Detergents
          • Standard Liquid Detergents
          • Concentrated Liquid Detergents
        • Standard Powder Detergents
        • Standard Liquid Detergents
        • Concentrated Powder Detergents
        • Concentrated Liquid Detergents
        • Compact Powder Tablet Detergents
        • Liquid Tablet Detergents
        • Bar Detergents
        • Hand Wash Detergents
        • Fine Fabric Detergents
    • Floor Polish
    • Furniture Polish
    • Metal Polish
    • Shoe Polish
        • Starter Kits/Sweepers/Sticks (Dry Electro-Static)
        • Wipes and Refills (Dry Electro-Static)
          • Cleaning Solution
          • Refill Wipes/Pads
        • Starter Kits/Trigger Device
        • 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)
    • Bathroom Cleaners
    • Descalers
    • Drain Openers
      • Standard Floor Cleaners
      • Wash and Wax Floor Cleaners
    • Home Care Disinfectants
    • Kitchen Cleaners
    • Multi-Purpose Cleaners
    • Oven Cleaners
    • Scouring Agents
    • Window/Glass Cleaners
    • In-Cistern Devices
      • 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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