Consumers are increasingly anxious about global stability and their own financial, social, physical and mental wellbeing. This is driving them to exert more control over the impact and fallout of their consumption. Protect your brand against downside risk and leverage growth opportunities by understanding and empowering this mindful, evidence-seeking and outcome-orientated shift.

Consumers no longer assess brands by price alone but by a shifting matrix of priorities – from health and convenience to sustainability and digital experience. As disruptors – including new platforms and non-traditional players – move faster and intensify competition, companies across industries must recalibrate their value strategies to maintain relevance, defend market share, and capture new growth opportunities.

Home care in India continued to record steady growth in 2024, supported by a blend of premiumisation in urban markets and rising penetration in rural areas. Pricing stabilised compared to the post-pandemic inflationary period, yet consumer demand remained focused on convenience, effectiveness, and time-saving benefits. Urban households increasingly gravitated towards liquid detergents, hand dishwashing formats, and multi-purpose surface cleaners that aligned with busier lifestyles. In contrast,

This report examines five key trends reshaping home care: The urgent need for sustainable home care practices addressing water scarcity and microplastic pollution; The increasing market influence of private label and direct-to-consumer brands; The growing consumer demand for wellness-focused products; The implications of the cold and quick wash trend in laundry; and The rising demand for smart cleaning solutions in connected homes. These shifts present both challenges and opportunities for the i

This report identifies key long-term megatrends shaping consumer behaviour in Latin America. Technological advancements and wider internet access drive digital living, offering solutions to regional challenges. Better access to financial services fuels e-commerce and s-commerce growth. Inflation and changing household dynamics are driving consumers to focus on saving time and money, while also prioritising their overall wellbeing in the face of economic and geopolitical uncertainty.

Home care in Germany recorded significant current value growth in 2024, with retail volume sales rebounding following several years of decline. Home care in the local market continued to adapt to changing consumer needs and economic pressures. In 2024, price adjustments slowed in some categories as inflation moderated compared to the previous year, although price-sensitive purchasing behaviour remained prevalent.

Home care in Austria recorded moderate single-digit current value sales growth, thanks in part to increases in average unit prices, across almost all categories in 2024. However volume sales remained stagnant or saw a decline. Increases were still primarily linked to further inflationary developments with increasing production and logistics costs handed down to consumers, while promotions and discounts remained limited.

In the global home care industry in 2025, emerging markets are driving value growth, while mature markets focus on premiumisation and functionality. Affordability concerns are shaping pricing and drive private label, while e-commerce gains traction. Local value and DTC brands are increasingly competing with multinational giants. Future growth depends on balancing cost, innovation and consumer trends, with opportunities in wellness, sustainability and convenience.

Significant shifts in US policies on tariffs, taxation, spending, regulation, migration, AI/tech, and energy are expected to impact the global economy and key industries like food and drinks, health and beauty, home and tech, travel, and automotive. Trump's policies can undermine global economic growth, affect consumer sentiment, risk higher prices, and disrupt production and distribution network. However, some opportunities will arise as the global supply chain rewires and consumers adapt.

By 2029, Asia Pacific will host 56% of the global population aged 65+, representing a trillion-dollar opportunity. This report provides a critical framework to understand, develop and address the unmet needs of this rapidly growing demographic. Leveraging Euromonitor's Inclusivity - Empowerment - Indulgence framework, companies that act now will secure future growth and maintain relevance in a shifting consumer landscape.

Digital Living, Convenience, Pursuit of Value and Sustainable Living are key megatrends in Western Europe, shaped by technological advancements, demographic changes and shifting consumer values. Demand for multifunctional products is driving brands to simplify and optimise. Despite privacy concerns, AI-driven personalisation is gaining acceptance. Value perceptions are shifting toward functionality and affordability, while sustainability continues to influence purchasing choices.

Inhalation - one of the most common modes of consumption globally - is undergoing a rapid transformation. This report assesses the significant risks for those companies who fail to address that change and the huge opportunities for those who can leverage science, technology and new substance frontiers to reimagine inhalation’s role in future societies.

Reading this report, you will become better informed about what home care wellness products are in the market so far, the growing knowledge base in brain chemistry and hormones and practical applications, along with learnings from industries further ahead in the wellness trend.Lastly, we help map what the first steps look like, and the next areas on this journey that we believe to be worth exploring - both to exploit this fast-moving trend, but also to avoid being left behind.

As investment and attention shifts towards GenAI, companies of all types must evaluate potential opportunities associated with this technology. Given its ability to go a step further than AI to create something new, it is viewed as being incredibly powerful. This report explores opportunities and challenges across common use cases such as marketing, product development, the customer journey, customer service and the supply chain.

Home care in the US maintained low retail current value growth in 2024, with retail volume sales also returning to positive territory. While this growth appears modest, it masks the significant transformations occurring beneath the surface, driven by shifting consumer behaviours, increased premiumisation, and sustainability-driven innovation. Although many categories saw retail current value growth in 2024, polishes saw a significant decline, affected by changes in trends in footwear and home fu

With average unit prices rising by around 5% in 2024–due in part to a reduction in imports of palm oil and disruption to stearin supplies–price sensitivity remains elevated in home care. Consumers are increasingly opting for smaller, more affordable pack sizes for home care products, such as 25g pouches of handwash detergent. Some consumers buy 400g bar detergent and partition it into two or four pieces, utilizing each piece for a different task, such as laundry care, dishwashing, toilet care an

Home care volume sales in Tunisia slowed down in 2024 amid inflationary pressures and price increases across most categories. There was a notable decrease in Tunisian purchasing power as consumers grappled with the high cost of living. Niche categories were still able to perform well by attracting upper income consumers, resulting in healthy growth in both volume and current value terms. To boost sales, domestic companies focused on strategic promotions, especially in modern grocery retailers, s

The home care market in Kenya continues to demonstrate resilience amidst economic challenges including high inflation. In 2024, home care saw more modest growth in volume terms as consumers prioritised essential cleaning products. Urbanisation, increased hygiene awareness, and innovations in product formulations all supported growth in home care in 2024. Key categories such as toilet care, surface care, and bleach continued to be viewed as everyday necessities in many households. Additionally, t

Home care in Morocco continued to be significantly impacted by economic indicators and trends at the end of the review period. While GDP rose in 2023 and 2024, the geopolitical context in Europe linked to the war in Ukraine continued to fuel rises in energy and raw materials prices at the international level. These same tensions were felt at the national level. Increases in the prices of food and energy products helped to generate high inflation in Morocco in 2023, although there was a slowdown

In 2024, the performance of the home care sector in Nigeria was significantly affected by sharp increases in unit prices, ranging from 50% to 100% across most categories. This price surge was primarily driven by the depreciation of the local currency and a strong rise in energy costs, which in turn led to higher import and production expenses. The prevailing inflationary pressures further weakened consumer spending power, forcing many consumers to prioritise products.

When DIY companies make 2030 circularity promises, there is an awkward elephant in the room. 68% of DIY revenue links to bonding product use (paint, adhesive, grout or sealant), a sector with unbreakable bonds as part of “premium” definitions, an almost anti-circular mission. How will brands and retailers close the loop? We interviewed multiple DIY companies and offer a framework, including ideas for where the solution will ultimately come from, with visible risks of inaction.

Retail current value sales of home care continued to surge in Pakistan during 2024. Despite the annual rate of inflation halving from the previous year, it remained in double digits. Nonetheless, retail constant value sales of home care, which had declined sharply in 2023, rebounded in 2024. However, they remained below their 2022 peak.

The robust economy of Paraguay in 2024 was a significant determinant driving up demand for home care products. In addition, local consumers gained purchasing power because inflation dropped for the second consecutive year. While this helped to boost consumer spending power, poverty remained high in the country. Another important driver for local retailers distributing home care products in Paraguay in 2024 was the reduction of small and medium-scale smuggling from Argentina.

Overall value sales of home care in Hong Kong recorded marginal growth in 2024, mainly due to a strong focus on functionality offered by products with antibacterial and deodorisation features, which have added specific value to new launches. There were also a number of price adjustments driven by economic factors, such as global inflationary pressures, alongside the ongoing desire among local consumers to improve their quality of life. Value growth was also supported by innovations with product