What you need to know

Practically every US home has dishwashing products, with 90% of consumers purchasing a dishwashing product within the last six months. However, being such a universal product category means it can be difficult to drive growth. While dishwashing liquid has been able to increase sales in recent years through innovations such as scented formulas, dishwasher detergent has found it harder to differentiate and faces tougher price competition. In this Report, we discuss the macro trends impacting this sector and identify opportunities to increase consumer spending through product innovations such as eco-friendly formulas and all-in-one and antibacterial properties.

Definition

This Report builds on the analysis presented in Mintel’s Dishwashing Products – US, May 2015, and Reports of the same title published in May 2014, May 2013, April 2012, and April 2011.

For the purposes of this Report, Mintel defines dishwashing products as follows:

  • dishwashing liquid for hand washing dishes

  • detergent for automatic dishwashers

  • rinse aids for automatic dishwashers

This Report excludes towels, scrubbers, and other tools used for cleaning.

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