Home Care in Ireland
In 2023, consumer purchasing habits were shaped by rising inflation and the increased cost of living, with unit prices rising in home care. Consequently, while overall retail value growth was positive, driven by price increases, retail volume sales struggled, as many consumers reduced their purchases. The reduction was most heavily seen in unessential product areas, with deep retail volume declines noted in hand dishwashing, gel air fresheners and in-cistern devices. However, home insecticides c...
Euromonitor International's Home Care in Ireland market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data (historic date range), allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts to 2028 illustrate how the market is set to change.
Product coverage: Air Care, Bleach, Dishwashing, Home Insecticides, Laundry Care, Polishes, Surface Care, Toilet Care.
Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
Why buy this report?
Euromonitor International's Home Care in Ireland market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data (historic date range), allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts to 2028 illustrate how the market is set to change.
Product coverage: Air Care, Bleach, Dishwashing, Home Insecticides, Laundry Care, Polishes, Surface Care, Toilet Care.
Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
Why buy this report?
- Get a detailed picture of the Home Care market;
- Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
- Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
- Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.
Home Care in Ireland
Euromonitor International
February 2024
LIST OF CONTENTS AND TABLES
HOME CARE IN IRELAND
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Home care in 2023: The big picture
2023 KEY TRENDS
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
What next for home care?
MARKET INDICATORS
Table 1 Households 2018-2023
MARKET DATA
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
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
LAUNDRY CARE IN IRELAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Inflation forces consumers to cut back on non-essential items, dampening growth
Private label benefits from appealing, affordable price points in 2023
Environmental concerns shape new product innovations
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Retail volume to be positive, however, growth will remain low level
The rising popularity of liquid detergents has a negative impact on liquid fabric softeners
Sustainability and eco-friendly trends gather pace across the forecast period
CATEGORY INDICATORS
Table 11 Household Possession of Washing Machines 2018-2023
CATEGORY DATA
Table 12 Sales of Laundry Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 13 Sales of Laundry Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 14 Sales of Laundry Aids by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 15 Sales of Laundry Aids by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 16 Sales of Laundry Detergents by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 17 Sales of Laundry Detergents by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 18 Sales of In-wash Spot and Stain Removers by Type: % Value Breakdown 2018-2023
Table 19 NBO Company Shares of Laundry Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 20 LBN Brand Shares of Laundry Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 21 NBO Company Shares of Laundry Aids: % Value 2019-2023
Table 22 LBN Brand Shares of Laundry Aids: % Value 2020-2023
Table 23 NBO Company Shares of Laundry Detergents: % Value 2019-2023
Table 24 LBN Brand Shares of Laundry Detergents: % Value 2020-2023
Table 25 Forecast Sales of Laundry Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 26 Forecast Sales of Laundry Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DISHWASHING IN IRELAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Consumers view dishwashing as essential, benefiting sales during 2023
Rising price points favour larger formats that offer greater value
Finish and Fairy retain the lead, however, share declines in favour of private label
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Price stabilisation leads to positive growth in retail volume sales
Private label continues its expansion across the forecast period
Consumers preference sustainable options with eco-friendly attributes
CATEGORY INDICATORS
Table 27 Household Possession of Dishwashers 2017-2022
CATEGORY DATA
Table 28 Sales of Dishwashing by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 29 Sales of Dishwashing by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 30 NBO Company Shares of Dishwashing: % Value 2019-2023
Table 31 LBN Brand Shares of Dishwashing: % Value 2020-2023
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Dishwashing by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 33 Forecast Sales of Dishwashing by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
SURFACE CARE IN IRELAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
While rising prices challenge sales, specific cleaners drive volume growth
Leading multinationals increase their share despite rising price points
Environmental concerns support rising interest in refill solutions
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Wipes focus on sustainable innovations, aligning with consumer demands
Floor cleaning systems suffer as consumers seek convenience
The rise of automated cleaners within floor and window/glass cleaning
CATEGORY DATA
Table 34 Sales of Surface Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 35 Sales of Surface Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 36 Sales of Home Care Wipes and Floor Cleaning Systems by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 37 Sales of Home Care Wipes and Floor Cleaning Systems by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 38 NBO Company Shares of Surface Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 39 LBN Brand Shares of Surface Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 40 NBO Company Shares of Home Care Wipes and Floor Cleaning Systems: % Value 2019-2023
Table 41 LBN Brand Shares of Home Care Wipes and Floor Cleaning Systems: % Value 2020-2023
Table 42 Forecast Sales of Surface Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 43 Forecast Sales of Surface Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
BLEACH IN IRELAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Bleach sales continue to decline, perceived as toxic and outdated
Price-sensitive consumers trade down, boosting share for private label in 2023
Irish consumers opt for bleach with thick formulas
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Multi-purpose cleaners and toilet care challenges sales of bleach
Budget-conscious consumers will continue to use bleach as an effective cleaning agent
Players focus on sustainable packaging to offset negative perceptions of bleach
CATEGORY DATA
Table 44 Sales of Bleach: Value 2018-2023
Table 45 Sales of Bleach: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 46 NBO Company Shares of Bleach: % Value 2019-2023
Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Bleach: % Value 2020-2023
Table 48 Forecast Sales of Bleach: Value 2023-2028
Table 49 Forecast Sales of Bleach: % Value Growth 2023-2028
TOILET CARE IN IRELAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Following the uplift during COVID-19, retail volume sales fall as price impacts growth
Private label increases its position as discounter retailers expand across the country
Harpic retains its leadership, driven by ongoing innovations
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Positive growth for toilet liquids/foams, however, rim blocks challenge sales
Competition to grow in rim blocks as players focus on innovation
Players focus on sustainable innovations to align with consumers rising concerns
CATEGORY DATA
Table 50 Sales of Toilet Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 51 Sales of Toilet Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 52 NBO Company Shares of Toilet Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 53 LBN Brand Shares of Toilet Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 54 Forecast Sales of Toilet Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 55 Forecast Sales of Toilet Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
POLISHES IN IRELAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Retail volume sales fall as alternative cleaning products challenge polishes
Relaxed dress codes have a negative impact on sales of shoe polish
SC Johnson & Sons retains its leadership with brands Kiwi and Pledge
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Floor and furniture polish face strong competition from alternative options
Fashion trends and working from home challenge sales of shoe polishes
E-commerce supports smaller brands to reach consumers in polishes
CATEGORY DATA
Table 56 Sales of Polishes by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 57 Sales of Polishes by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 58 NBO Company Shares of Polishes: % Value 2019-2023
Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of Polishes: % Value 2020-2023
Table 60 Forecast Sales of Polishes by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 61 Forecast Sales of Polishes by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
AIR CARE IN IRELAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Consumers focus on essentials during rising price points, dampening retail growth
Electric air fresheners focus on scent and technical innovations to attract consumers
Yankee Candle retains its overall lead, with a strong position in candle air fresheners
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Moderate growth driven by candle air care, while sprays/aerosols decline
Consumers increasingly seek local products with eco-friendly positionings
Private label looks to gain ground with sophisticated scents and packaging
CATEGORY DATA
Table 62 Sales of Air Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 63 Sales of Air Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 64 Sales of Air Care by Fragrance: Value Ranking 2021-2023
Table 65 NBO Company Shares of Air Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 66 LBN Brand Shares of Air Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 67 Forecast Sales of Air Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 68 Forecast Sales of Air Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
HOME INSECTICIDES IN IRELAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Positive retail volume demand, driven by growth in electric insecticides
Spray/aerosol insecticides lead sales, viewed as being the most effective product
Garden centres increase its share of sales during 2023
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Warm weather, population growth and the increasing number of households boosts sales
Brands maintain the lead of the landscape, while private label grows
The eco-friendly trend will boost innovations over the forecast period
CATEGORY DATA
Table 69 Sales of Home Insecticides by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 70 Sales of Home Insecticides by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 71 Sales of Spray/Aerosol Insecticides by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 72 NBO Company Shares of Home Insecticides: % Value 2019-2023
Table 73 LBN Brand Shares of Home Insecticides: % Value 2020-2023
Table 74 Forecast Sales of Home Insecticides by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 75 Forecast Sales of Home Insecticides by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Euromonitor International
February 2024
LIST OF CONTENTS AND TABLES
HOME CARE IN IRELAND
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Home care in 2023: The big picture
2023 KEY TRENDS
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
What next for home care?
MARKET INDICATORS
Table 1 Households 2018-2023
MARKET DATA
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
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
LAUNDRY CARE IN IRELAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Inflation forces consumers to cut back on non-essential items, dampening growth
Private label benefits from appealing, affordable price points in 2023
Environmental concerns shape new product innovations
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Retail volume to be positive, however, growth will remain low level
The rising popularity of liquid detergents has a negative impact on liquid fabric softeners
Sustainability and eco-friendly trends gather pace across the forecast period
CATEGORY INDICATORS
Table 11 Household Possession of Washing Machines 2018-2023
CATEGORY DATA
Table 12 Sales of Laundry Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 13 Sales of Laundry Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 14 Sales of Laundry Aids by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 15 Sales of Laundry Aids by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 16 Sales of Laundry Detergents by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 17 Sales of Laundry Detergents by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 18 Sales of In-wash Spot and Stain Removers by Type: % Value Breakdown 2018-2023
Table 19 NBO Company Shares of Laundry Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 20 LBN Brand Shares of Laundry Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 21 NBO Company Shares of Laundry Aids: % Value 2019-2023
Table 22 LBN Brand Shares of Laundry Aids: % Value 2020-2023
Table 23 NBO Company Shares of Laundry Detergents: % Value 2019-2023
Table 24 LBN Brand Shares of Laundry Detergents: % Value 2020-2023
Table 25 Forecast Sales of Laundry Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 26 Forecast Sales of Laundry Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DISHWASHING IN IRELAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Consumers view dishwashing as essential, benefiting sales during 2023
Rising price points favour larger formats that offer greater value
Finish and Fairy retain the lead, however, share declines in favour of private label
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Price stabilisation leads to positive growth in retail volume sales
Private label continues its expansion across the forecast period
Consumers preference sustainable options with eco-friendly attributes
CATEGORY INDICATORS
Table 27 Household Possession of Dishwashers 2017-2022
CATEGORY DATA
Table 28 Sales of Dishwashing by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 29 Sales of Dishwashing by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 30 NBO Company Shares of Dishwashing: % Value 2019-2023
Table 31 LBN Brand Shares of Dishwashing: % Value 2020-2023
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Dishwashing by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 33 Forecast Sales of Dishwashing by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
SURFACE CARE IN IRELAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
While rising prices challenge sales, specific cleaners drive volume growth
Leading multinationals increase their share despite rising price points
Environmental concerns support rising interest in refill solutions
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Wipes focus on sustainable innovations, aligning with consumer demands
Floor cleaning systems suffer as consumers seek convenience
The rise of automated cleaners within floor and window/glass cleaning
CATEGORY DATA
Table 34 Sales of Surface Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 35 Sales of Surface Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 36 Sales of Home Care Wipes and Floor Cleaning Systems by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 37 Sales of Home Care Wipes and Floor Cleaning Systems by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 38 NBO Company Shares of Surface Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 39 LBN Brand Shares of Surface Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 40 NBO Company Shares of Home Care Wipes and Floor Cleaning Systems: % Value 2019-2023
Table 41 LBN Brand Shares of Home Care Wipes and Floor Cleaning Systems: % Value 2020-2023
Table 42 Forecast Sales of Surface Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 43 Forecast Sales of Surface Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
BLEACH IN IRELAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Bleach sales continue to decline, perceived as toxic and outdated
Price-sensitive consumers trade down, boosting share for private label in 2023
Irish consumers opt for bleach with thick formulas
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Multi-purpose cleaners and toilet care challenges sales of bleach
Budget-conscious consumers will continue to use bleach as an effective cleaning agent
Players focus on sustainable packaging to offset negative perceptions of bleach
CATEGORY DATA
Table 44 Sales of Bleach: Value 2018-2023
Table 45 Sales of Bleach: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 46 NBO Company Shares of Bleach: % Value 2019-2023
Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Bleach: % Value 2020-2023
Table 48 Forecast Sales of Bleach: Value 2023-2028
Table 49 Forecast Sales of Bleach: % Value Growth 2023-2028
TOILET CARE IN IRELAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Following the uplift during COVID-19, retail volume sales fall as price impacts growth
Private label increases its position as discounter retailers expand across the country
Harpic retains its leadership, driven by ongoing innovations
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Positive growth for toilet liquids/foams, however, rim blocks challenge sales
Competition to grow in rim blocks as players focus on innovation
Players focus on sustainable innovations to align with consumers rising concerns
CATEGORY DATA
Table 50 Sales of Toilet Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 51 Sales of Toilet Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 52 NBO Company Shares of Toilet Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 53 LBN Brand Shares of Toilet Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 54 Forecast Sales of Toilet Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 55 Forecast Sales of Toilet Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
POLISHES IN IRELAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Retail volume sales fall as alternative cleaning products challenge polishes
Relaxed dress codes have a negative impact on sales of shoe polish
SC Johnson & Sons retains its leadership with brands Kiwi and Pledge
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Floor and furniture polish face strong competition from alternative options
Fashion trends and working from home challenge sales of shoe polishes
E-commerce supports smaller brands to reach consumers in polishes
CATEGORY DATA
Table 56 Sales of Polishes by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 57 Sales of Polishes by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 58 NBO Company Shares of Polishes: % Value 2019-2023
Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of Polishes: % Value 2020-2023
Table 60 Forecast Sales of Polishes by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 61 Forecast Sales of Polishes by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
AIR CARE IN IRELAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Consumers focus on essentials during rising price points, dampening retail growth
Electric air fresheners focus on scent and technical innovations to attract consumers
Yankee Candle retains its overall lead, with a strong position in candle air fresheners
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Moderate growth driven by candle air care, while sprays/aerosols decline
Consumers increasingly seek local products with eco-friendly positionings
Private label looks to gain ground with sophisticated scents and packaging
CATEGORY DATA
Table 62 Sales of Air Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 63 Sales of Air Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 64 Sales of Air Care by Fragrance: Value Ranking 2021-2023
Table 65 NBO Company Shares of Air Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 66 LBN Brand Shares of Air Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 67 Forecast Sales of Air Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 68 Forecast Sales of Air Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
HOME INSECTICIDES IN IRELAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Positive retail volume demand, driven by growth in electric insecticides
Spray/aerosol insecticides lead sales, viewed as being the most effective product
Garden centres increase its share of sales during 2023
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Warm weather, population growth and the increasing number of households boosts sales
Brands maintain the lead of the landscape, while private label grows
The eco-friendly trend will boost innovations over the forecast period
CATEGORY DATA
Table 69 Sales of Home Insecticides by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 70 Sales of Home Insecticides by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 71 Sales of Spray/Aerosol Insecticides by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 72 NBO Company Shares of Home Insecticides: % Value 2019-2023
Table 73 LBN Brand Shares of Home Insecticides: % Value 2020-2023
Table 74 Forecast Sales of Home Insecticides by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 75 Forecast Sales of Home Insecticides by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
