Home Care in Cameroon

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

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 Cameroon

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Sales in air care remain driven by the popularity of spray/aerosol air fresheners
Gel air fresheners prove popular among car owners
Economic hardship fuels illicit sales in air care
Key factors set to fuel growth in air care over the forecast period
Emergence of electric air fresheners expected
Introducing novel air fresheners to Cameroonian youth – specifically university students
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 NBO Company Shares of Air Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 14 LBN Brand Shares of Air Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 15 Forecast Sales of Air Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 16 Forecast Sales of Air Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

Bleach in Cameroon

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Small and affordable brands pose a share threat to leading La Croix
Bleach remains a key component in laundry handwashing in Cameroon
Bleach sold through formal channels continues to face competition from informal counterparts
Versatility and affordability of bleach set to support ongoing demand
Growing demand for bleach as a cost-effective surface disinfectant
Informal sales will continue to pose competition to bleach sold through formal channels
Table 17 Sales of Bleach: Value 2018-2023
Table 18 Sales of Bleach: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 19 NBO Company Shares of Bleach: % Value 2019-2023
Table 20 LBN Brand Shares of Bleach: % Value 2020-2023
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Bleach: Value 2023-2028
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Bleach: % Value Growth 2023-2028

Dishwashing in Cameroon

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Hand dishwashing dominates in Cameroonian households
Cheaper artisan liquid detergents aim to compete with the branded names
Offline and traditional grocers' channels remain important for dishwashing
Booming growth in Cameroon's foodservice sector will help to drive demand for liquid dishwashing products
Domestic players poised for further success in dishwashing, due to affordability and import-substitution policy
Transitioning to liquid soap detergents: a safer and more effective approach to dishwashing
Table 23 Household Possession of Dishwashers 2017-2022
Table 24 Sales of Dishwashing by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 25 Sales of Dishwashing by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 26 NBO Company Shares of Dishwashing: % Value 2019-2023
Table 27 LBN Brand Shares of Dishwashing: % Value 2020-2023
Table 28 Forecast Sales of Dishwashing by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Dishwashing by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

Home Insecticides in Cameroon

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Spray/aerosol insecticides remain the most popular format
The ascendance of mosquito nets presents a challenge to home insecticides
Consolidation mainly between big name brands
"Made in Cameroon" labelling could help to attract consumers
Persisting urban congestion and inadequate waste management catalyst ongoing demand
Cultivated low tolerance for pests to propel sales
Table 30 Sales of Home Insecticides by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 31 Sales of Home Insecticides by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 32 NBO Company Shares of Home Insecticides: % Value 2019-2023
Table 33 LBN Brand Shares of Home Insecticides: % Value 2020-2023
Table 34 Forecast Sales of Home Insecticides by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Home Insecticides by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

Laundry Care in Cameroon

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Traditional formats and handwashing remain popular, with automatic laundry care mostly attributed to professional laundry services
A dichotomy in automatic washing machines – professional laundry outlets flourish, as household demand remains modest
Relatively new entrant Hoka Industrie continues to grow its share, while Capital Trading's Saba declines
Potentially optimistic outlook for automatic laundry care ahead
Small pouch formats in handwash detergents will remain popular
Powder laundry care detergents to maintain prevalence in Cameroon laundry care
Table 36 Household Possession of Washing Machines 2018-2023
Table 37 Sales of Laundry Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 38 Sales of Laundry Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 39 Sales of Laundry Aids by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 40 Sales of Laundry Aids by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 41 Sales of Laundry Detergents by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 42 Sales of Laundry Detergents by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 43 NBO Company Shares of Laundry Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 44 LBN Brand Shares of Laundry Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Laundry Aids: % Value 2019-2023
Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Laundry Aids: % Value 2020-2023
Table 47 NBO Company Shares of Laundry Detergents: % Value 2019-2023
Table 48 LBN Brand Shares of Laundry Detergents: % Value 2020-2023
Table 49 Forecast Sales of Laundry Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 50 Forecast Sales of Laundry Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

Polishes in Cameroon

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Shoe polish maintains dominance, furniture polish emerges, and floor polish remains uninteresting
Students support the shoe polish industry in Cameroon
Cameroon's import-substitution policy creates challenge for imported polishes
A glimmer of hope for furniture polish – embracing contemporary wooden furniture
Traditional outlets focus on shoe polish, while supermarkets offer more modern polishes
Kiwi set to face cannibalisation of share ahead
Table 51 Sales of Polishes by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 52 Sales of Polishes by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 53 NBO Company Shares of Polishes: % Value 2019-2023
Table 54 LBN Brand Shares of Polishes: % Value 2020-2023
Table 55 Forecast Sales of Polishes by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 56 Forecast Sales of Polishes by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

Surface Care in Cameroon

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Multi-purpose cleaners attract attention due to cost-effectiveness and versatility
Declining hygiene concerns and abundance of cleaning alternatives suppress sales in homecare disinfectants
Urban expansion sparks growth opportunities for bathroom cleaners, midst local challenges
Untapped potential remains for surface care in Cameroon
Hygiene awareness, product diversity, and domestic advancements set to support ongoing growth
Supermarkets focus on contemporary surface care products
Table 57 Sales of Surface Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 58 Sales of Surface Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 59 Sales of Home Care Wipes and Floor Cleaning Systems by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 60 Sales of Home Care Wipes and Floor Cleaning Systems by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 61 NBO Company Shares of Surface Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 62 LBN Brand Shares of Surface Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 63 Forecast Sales of Surface Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 64 Forecast Sales of Surface Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

Toilet Care in Cameroon

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Toilet care products continue to attract attention, in line with urbanisation
Supermarkets cater to modern and niche demand products, such as toilet care
Traditional cocktails of powdered bleach granules, water and handwash detergent, continue to prevail
Expansion of urban homes with modern toilets and water systems will support sales
Competition from traditional toilet cleaning methods will continue
Consumer education, advertising, and promotions needed to support growth
Table 65 Sales of Toilet Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 66 Sales of Toilet Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 67 NBO Company Shares of Toilet Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 68 LBN Brand Shares of Toilet Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 69 Forecast Sales of Toilet Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 70 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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