Detergents Industry Statistics

GITNUXREPORT 2026

Detergents Industry Statistics

With global detergents sales projected to reach USD 152.43 billion in 2023 and a 5.2 percent CAGR through 2030, the page maps how brands and consumer habits are reshaping fabric and dish care. From P and G’s Tide reaching USD 1.8 billion in US sales to the fast rise of eco preferences, it pairs market-share power plays with the surprising shift toward liquid, concentrated, and biodegradable formulas.

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Key Statistics

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Procter & Gamble holds 25% global market share in laundry detergents as of 2023.

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Unilever's OMO/Persil brand generated EUR 5.2 billion in sales in 2023.

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Henkel's Persil dominated Germany with 35% market share in 2023.

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Colgate-Palmolive's Ajax cleaners achieved USD 1.1 billion revenue 2023.

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Reckitt Benckiser's Finish dish detergents USD 2.3 billion sales 2023.

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P&G Tide brand U.S. sales USD 1.8 billion in 2023.

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Unilever in India (Surf Excel) 22% market share, INR 8,500 crore sales FY2023.

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Kao Corporation Japan detergents 28% share, JPY 180 billion 2023.

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SC Johnson Mr Muscle/Windex USD 900 million in household cleaners 2023.

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Church & Dwight Arm & Hammer detergents USD 450 million sales 2023.

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Lion Corporation Japan 15% share in fabric care 2023.

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Clorox Company bleach and cleaners USD 1.7 billion 2023.

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Godrej Consumer India's Hit detergents 12% rural share 2023.

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S.C. Johnson Brazil Veja brand leading with 40% share 2023.

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Procter & Gamble China Ariel sales RMB 4 billion 2023.

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Henkel Brazil 18% laundry market share 2023.

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Unilever Indonesia Lifebuoy 25% soap-detergent combo share 2023.

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Method Products (SC Johnson) eco-detergents USD 200 million 2023.

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Seventh Generation (Unilever) USD 150 million sustainable sales 2023.

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Ecover (SC Johnson) Europe 8% green detergent share 2023.

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P&G Downy fabric softener USD 1.2 billion global 2023.

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Reckitt Lysol cleaners USD 1.5 billion post-pandemic 2023.

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Nirma India low-cost detergents 20% volume share 2023.

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Fini (Brazil) private label detergents 15% share 2023.

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Liby China 10% market share, RMB 12 billion sales 2023.

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Blue Star (India) 5% premium segment share 2023.

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72% of U.S. households used liquid laundry detergents in 2023 surveys.

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58% of consumers prefer eco-friendly detergents globally in 2023, up from 45% in 2019.

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In India, 68% of urban consumers switched to liquid detergents in 2023.

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45% of European shoppers prioritize phosphate-free detergents per 2023 survey.

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U.S. millennial parents 76% choose hypoallergenic detergents for babies in 2023.

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62% of Chinese consumers prefer concentrated detergents to reduce packaging in 2023.

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Brazil 55% market shift to plant-based detergents since 2020 per 2023 data.

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70% of Gen Z globally seeks biodegradable detergents in 2023 polls.

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UK 48% consumers use laundry pods/capsules, up 15% in 5 years to 2023.

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81% of Japanese women prefer enzyme-based stain removers in detergents 2023.

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Australia 67% households buy multi-purpose cleaners over specialty in 2023.

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54% Latin American consumers influenced by celebrity endorsements for detergents 2023.

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France 73% prefer cold-water wash detergents for energy savings in 2023.

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60% Indian rural consumers still use powder over liquid in 2023.

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Global 49% shift to subscription models for detergents via e-commerce in 2023.

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75% U.S. consumers read labels for 'green' claims on detergents 2023.

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South Korea 82% prefer anti-bacterial detergents post-COVID in 2023.

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56% Middle East consumers choose halal-certified detergents in 2023.

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Canada 64% prioritize scent-free options for allergies 2023 survey.

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71% of global consumers willing to pay 10% premium for sustainable detergents 2023.

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Italy 59% use fabric softeners alongside detergents regularly 2023.

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66% ASEAN consumers buy detergents based on TV ads influence 2023.

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52% of seniors prefer traditional powder detergents in 2023 global data.

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77% parents globally seek child-safe packaging in detergents 2023.

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Global detergent industry emitted 1.2 million tons of CO2 equivalent from production in 2022.

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40% reduction in phosphate use in EU detergents since 2012 regulations to 2023.

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Global water usage in detergent manufacturing averages 15 liters per kg produced in 2023.

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25% of detergents worldwide are now biodegradable per 2023 industry report.

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U.S. detergent packaging recycling rate reached 52% in 2023.

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Palm oil derivatives account for 30% of surfactant ingredients, linked to 8 million hectares deforestation by 2022.

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EU detergents regulations reduced microplastic release by 70% since 2020 to 2023.

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Global industry invested USD 2.5 billion in sustainable formulations R&D in 2023.

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15% energy savings from cold-water detergent innovations adopted by 60% households 2023.

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India's detergent industry wastewater treatment covers 65% of plants in 2023.

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90% of ocean microplastics from synthetic textiles washed with detergents annually.

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Bio-based surfactants grew to 12% market share in detergents by 2023.

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China mandated zero-phosphorus detergents in 40 cities by 2023.

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Global detergent phosphate content averaged 0.5% in 2023, down from 15% in 1990s.

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2.1 million tons of detergent sludge generated globally in 2022 landfills.

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75% of leading brands committed to 100% recyclable packaging by 2025 as of 2023.

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Laundry contributes 35% of household microplastic pollution in waterways 2023.

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Sustainable detergent sales grew 18% YoY globally in 2023.

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Brazil reduced detergent-related eutrophication by 22% via regulations 2018-2023.

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50% drop in VOC emissions from aerosol detergents in U.S. since 2015 to 2023.

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Global shift to non-ionic surfactants reduced aquatic toxicity by 40% 2023.

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P&G's Ariel brand cut water use in wash by 20% with new pods 2023.

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68% of detergents certified with EU Ecolabel in Europe by 2023.

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Industry recycled 1.8 million tons of PET from detergent bottles in 2023.

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The global detergents market size was valued at USD 152.43 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2024 to 2030, driven by rising demand for eco-friendly products.

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In 2022, the laundry detergent segment dominated the global detergents market with a revenue share of over 40%, amounting to approximately USD 62 billion.

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The Asia-Pacific region held the largest market share in the detergents industry in 2023, accounting for 42.5% of global revenue at USD 64.8 billion.

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Global household detergents market revenue reached USD 110.5 billion in 2023, with a projected CAGR of 4.8% through 2032.

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The U.S. detergents market generated USD 18.2 billion in sales in 2022, growing at 3.1% annually.

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Europe's detergents market was valued at EUR 25.4 billion in 2023, with liquid detergents comprising 55% of the volume.

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India's detergents market size hit INR 1.2 lakh crore in FY2023, expanding at 8.5% CAGR since 2018.

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The global dishwashing detergents market stood at USD 12.6 billion in 2023, forecasted to reach USD 17.8 billion by 2030 at 5.1% CAGR.

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China’s detergents consumption volume reached 4.2 million tons in 2022, up 4% YoY.

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The surfactants market, key to detergents, was USD 45.2 billion in 2023, growing at 5.9% CAGR to 2030.

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Brazil's household detergents market revenue was BRL 15.6 billion in 2023, with 6.2% growth.

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Global fabric care market (including detergents) valued at USD 130 billion in 2023, CAGR 4.5% projected.

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Japan's detergents market size was JPY 650 billion in FY2022, declining slightly by 1.2%.

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Middle East detergents market expected to grow from USD 3.1 billion in 2023 to USD 4.5 billion by 2030 at 5.5% CAGR.

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Australia’s laundry detergents sales reached AUD 1.2 billion in 2023, up 3.8%.

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Global powder detergents market share was 35% in 2023, valued at USD 53 billion.

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South Korea detergents market volume hit 450,000 tons in 2022, CAGR 2.1%.

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Canada’s detergents industry revenue USD 2.8 billion in 2023, growing 4.2%.

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Africa detergents market projected USD 5.6 billion by 2028 from USD 4.2 billion in 2023 at 5.9% CAGR.

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Mexico detergents consumption 1.1 million tons in 2022, up 3.5%.

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Global liquid detergents market USD 99.4 billion in 2023, fastest growing segment at 6.1% CAGR.

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Turkey detergents market revenue TRY 12 billion in 2023, 7.2% growth.

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Southeast Asia detergents market USD 8.7 billion in 2023, CAGR 6.8%.

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Russia detergents production value RUB 180 billion in 2022.

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Global industrial detergents market USD 22.5 billion in 2023, CAGR 4.9%.

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UK detergents market GBP 2.1 billion in 2023, stable growth 2.3%.

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Argentina detergents sales ARS 250 billion in 2023.

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Global eco-friendly detergents segment USD 15.2 billion in 2023, CAGR 9.2%.

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Vietnam detergents market USD 1.1 billion in 2023, 10% growth.

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Global bar soap and detergents combined market USD 45 billion in 2023.

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World detergents production volume exceeded 60 million tons in 2022.

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China produced 15.8 million tons of synthetic detergents in 2022, 38% of global total.

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U.S. detergent production reached 4.2 million metric tons in 2023.

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India’s detergent production capacity stood at 5.5 million tons per annum in 2023.

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EU-27 produced 7.1 million tons of laundry detergents in 2022.

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Brazil manufactured 1.8 million tons of household detergents in 2023.

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Indonesia detergent production volume 1.2 million tons in 2022, up 5%.

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Germany’s detergents output 850,000 tons in 2023, focusing on liquids.

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Pakistan produced 750,000 tons of detergents in FY2023.

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Japan detergent manufacturing volume 1.1 million tons in FY2022.

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South Africa detergents production 420,000 tons in 2023.

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Mexico output 950,000 tons of synthetic detergents in 2022.

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Thailand produced 550,000 tons of laundry detergents in 2023.

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Poland detergents production 380,000 tons in 2022.

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Vietnam manufacturing 420,000 tons in 2023, CAGR 8%.

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Turkey detergent output 650,000 tons in 2023.

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Egypt produced 310,000 tons of detergents in 2022.

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Malaysia production volume 280,000 tons in 2023.

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Global per capita detergent consumption averaged 8.5 kg in 2022.

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U.S. annual detergent consumption 12.3 kg per capita in 2023.

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India per capita consumption 2.1 kg of detergents in 2023.

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EU average detergent use 10.2 kg per person in 2022.

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China's per capita detergent consumption reached 11.2 kg in 2022.

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Brazil 7.8 kg per capita detergents consumed in 2023.

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Nigeria consumption volume 150,000 tons total in 2023, 0.7 kg/capita.

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Australia per capita 14.5 kg in 2023.

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Russia 9.1 kg per capita detergent use in 2022.

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Global laundry detergent consumption 25 million tons in 2023.

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Dishwashing detergents global consumption 3.8 million tons in 2022.

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65% of global detergent production uses anionic surfactants as primary ingredient in 2023.

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Detergents spending is still rising and the market is getting greener at the same time, with global sustainable detergent sales up 18% year over year in 2023 and global detergent industry CO2 equivalent emissions from production hitting 1.2 million tons in 2022. Behind that growth, brand power and consumer behavior move in sharp contrast, from Procter & Gamble’s 25% share of laundry detergents to 72% of US households using liquid detergents. This post brings those detergent industry stats together to show what is driving demand, where the biggest shifts are happening, and which segments are changing fastest.

Key Takeaways

  • Procter & Gamble holds 25% global market share in laundry detergents as of 2023.
  • Unilever's OMO/Persil brand generated EUR 5.2 billion in sales in 2023.
  • Henkel's Persil dominated Germany with 35% market share in 2023.
  • 72% of U.S. households used liquid laundry detergents in 2023 surveys.
  • 58% of consumers prefer eco-friendly detergents globally in 2023, up from 45% in 2019.
  • In India, 68% of urban consumers switched to liquid detergents in 2023.
  • Global detergent industry emitted 1.2 million tons of CO2 equivalent from production in 2022.
  • 40% reduction in phosphate use in EU detergents since 2012 regulations to 2023.
  • Global water usage in detergent manufacturing averages 15 liters per kg produced in 2023.
  • The global detergents market size was valued at USD 152.43 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2024 to 2030, driven by rising demand for eco-friendly products.
  • In 2022, the laundry detergent segment dominated the global detergents market with a revenue share of over 40%, amounting to approximately USD 62 billion.
  • The Asia-Pacific region held the largest market share in the detergents industry in 2023, accounting for 42.5% of global revenue at USD 64.8 billion.
  • World detergents production volume exceeded 60 million tons in 2022.
  • China produced 15.8 million tons of synthetic detergents in 2022, 38% of global total.
  • U.S. detergent production reached 4.2 million metric tons in 2023.

In 2023 the $152.4 billion detergents market grew with eco shifting, while top brands led globally.

Company and Brand Performance

1Procter & Gamble holds 25% global market share in laundry detergents as of 2023.
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2Unilever's OMO/Persil brand generated EUR 5.2 billion in sales in 2023.
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3Henkel's Persil dominated Germany with 35% market share in 2023.
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4Colgate-Palmolive's Ajax cleaners achieved USD 1.1 billion revenue 2023.
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5Reckitt Benckiser's Finish dish detergents USD 2.3 billion sales 2023.
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6P&G Tide brand U.S. sales USD 1.8 billion in 2023.
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7Unilever in India (Surf Excel) 22% market share, INR 8,500 crore sales FY2023.
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8Kao Corporation Japan detergents 28% share, JPY 180 billion 2023.
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9SC Johnson Mr Muscle/Windex USD 900 million in household cleaners 2023.
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10Church & Dwight Arm & Hammer detergents USD 450 million sales 2023.
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11Lion Corporation Japan 15% share in fabric care 2023.
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12Clorox Company bleach and cleaners USD 1.7 billion 2023.
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13Godrej Consumer India's Hit detergents 12% rural share 2023.
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14S.C. Johnson Brazil Veja brand leading with 40% share 2023.
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15Procter & Gamble China Ariel sales RMB 4 billion 2023.
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16Henkel Brazil 18% laundry market share 2023.
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17Unilever Indonesia Lifebuoy 25% soap-detergent combo share 2023.
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18Method Products (SC Johnson) eco-detergents USD 200 million 2023.
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19Seventh Generation (Unilever) USD 150 million sustainable sales 2023.
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20Ecover (SC Johnson) Europe 8% green detergent share 2023.
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21P&G Downy fabric softener USD 1.2 billion global 2023.
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22Reckitt Lysol cleaners USD 1.5 billion post-pandemic 2023.
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23Nirma India low-cost detergents 20% volume share 2023.
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24Fini (Brazil) private label detergents 15% share 2023.
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25Liby China 10% market share, RMB 12 billion sales 2023.
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26Blue Star (India) 5% premium segment share 2023.
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Company and Brand Performance Interpretation

The global detergents industry reveals a fiercely competitive, multi-billion dollar chessboard where giants like P&G and Unilever command vast empires, but national champions and niche players still carve out formidable kingdoms of their own.

Environmental Impact and Sustainability

1Global detergent industry emitted 1.2 million tons of CO2 equivalent from production in 2022.
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240% reduction in phosphate use in EU detergents since 2012 regulations to 2023.
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3Global water usage in detergent manufacturing averages 15 liters per kg produced in 2023.
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425% of detergents worldwide are now biodegradable per 2023 industry report.
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5U.S. detergent packaging recycling rate reached 52% in 2023.
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6Palm oil derivatives account for 30% of surfactant ingredients, linked to 8 million hectares deforestation by 2022.
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7EU detergents regulations reduced microplastic release by 70% since 2020 to 2023.
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8Global industry invested USD 2.5 billion in sustainable formulations R&D in 2023.
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915% energy savings from cold-water detergent innovations adopted by 60% households 2023.
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10India's detergent industry wastewater treatment covers 65% of plants in 2023.
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1190% of ocean microplastics from synthetic textiles washed with detergents annually.
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12Bio-based surfactants grew to 12% market share in detergents by 2023.
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13China mandated zero-phosphorus detergents in 40 cities by 2023.
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14Global detergent phosphate content averaged 0.5% in 2023, down from 15% in 1990s.
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152.1 million tons of detergent sludge generated globally in 2022 landfills.
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1675% of leading brands committed to 100% recyclable packaging by 2025 as of 2023.
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17Laundry contributes 35% of household microplastic pollution in waterways 2023.
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18Sustainable detergent sales grew 18% YoY globally in 2023.
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19Brazil reduced detergent-related eutrophication by 22% via regulations 2018-2023.
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2050% drop in VOC emissions from aerosol detergents in U.S. since 2015 to 2023.
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21Global shift to non-ionic surfactants reduced aquatic toxicity by 40% 2023.
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22P&G's Ariel brand cut water use in wash by 20% with new pods 2023.
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2368% of detergents certified with EU Ecolabel in Europe by 2023.
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24Industry recycled 1.8 million tons of PET from detergent bottles in 2023.
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Environmental Impact and Sustainability Interpretation

The detergent industry is like a stained shirt slowly coming clean: its dirty environmental past is still obvious in its 1.2 million ton carbon footprint and link to deforestation, but the wash cycle of regulation and investment is showing bright spots, from plummeting phosphates to a tide of recyclable packaging and cold-water savings.

Market Size and Growth

1The global detergents market size was valued at USD 152.43 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2024 to 2030, driven by rising demand for eco-friendly products.
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2In 2022, the laundry detergent segment dominated the global detergents market with a revenue share of over 40%, amounting to approximately USD 62 billion.
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3The Asia-Pacific region held the largest market share in the detergents industry in 2023, accounting for 42.5% of global revenue at USD 64.8 billion.
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4Global household detergents market revenue reached USD 110.5 billion in 2023, with a projected CAGR of 4.8% through 2032.
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5The U.S. detergents market generated USD 18.2 billion in sales in 2022, growing at 3.1% annually.
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6Europe's detergents market was valued at EUR 25.4 billion in 2023, with liquid detergents comprising 55% of the volume.
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7India's detergents market size hit INR 1.2 lakh crore in FY2023, expanding at 8.5% CAGR since 2018.
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8The global dishwashing detergents market stood at USD 12.6 billion in 2023, forecasted to reach USD 17.8 billion by 2030 at 5.1% CAGR.
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9China’s detergents consumption volume reached 4.2 million tons in 2022, up 4% YoY.
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10The surfactants market, key to detergents, was USD 45.2 billion in 2023, growing at 5.9% CAGR to 2030.
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11Brazil's household detergents market revenue was BRL 15.6 billion in 2023, with 6.2% growth.
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12Global fabric care market (including detergents) valued at USD 130 billion in 2023, CAGR 4.5% projected.
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13Japan's detergents market size was JPY 650 billion in FY2022, declining slightly by 1.2%.
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14Middle East detergents market expected to grow from USD 3.1 billion in 2023 to USD 4.5 billion by 2030 at 5.5% CAGR.
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15Australia’s laundry detergents sales reached AUD 1.2 billion in 2023, up 3.8%.
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16Global powder detergents market share was 35% in 2023, valued at USD 53 billion.
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17South Korea detergents market volume hit 450,000 tons in 2022, CAGR 2.1%.
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18Canada’s detergents industry revenue USD 2.8 billion in 2023, growing 4.2%.
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19Africa detergents market projected USD 5.6 billion by 2028 from USD 4.2 billion in 2023 at 5.9% CAGR.
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20Mexico detergents consumption 1.1 million tons in 2022, up 3.5%.
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21Global liquid detergents market USD 99.4 billion in 2023, fastest growing segment at 6.1% CAGR.
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22Turkey detergents market revenue TRY 12 billion in 2023, 7.2% growth.
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23Southeast Asia detergents market USD 8.7 billion in 2023, CAGR 6.8%.
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24Russia detergents production value RUB 180 billion in 2022.
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25Global industrial detergents market USD 22.5 billion in 2023, CAGR 4.9%.
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26UK detergents market GBP 2.1 billion in 2023, stable growth 2.3%.
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27Argentina detergents sales ARS 250 billion in 2023.
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28Global eco-friendly detergents segment USD 15.2 billion in 2023, CAGR 9.2%.
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29Vietnam detergents market USD 1.1 billion in 2023, 10% growth.
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30Global bar soap and detergents combined market USD 45 billion in 2023.
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Market Size and Growth Interpretation

We're scrubbing our way to a cleaner planet, with a $152 billion global detergents market that's sudsing up steady growth, powered by green products and Asia-Pacific's colossal laundry loads.

Production and Consumption

1World detergents production volume exceeded 60 million tons in 2022.
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2China produced 15.8 million tons of synthetic detergents in 2022, 38% of global total.
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3U.S. detergent production reached 4.2 million metric tons in 2023.
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4India’s detergent production capacity stood at 5.5 million tons per annum in 2023.
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5EU-27 produced 7.1 million tons of laundry detergents in 2022.
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6Brazil manufactured 1.8 million tons of household detergents in 2023.
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7Indonesia detergent production volume 1.2 million tons in 2022, up 5%.
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8Germany’s detergents output 850,000 tons in 2023, focusing on liquids.
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9Pakistan produced 750,000 tons of detergents in FY2023.
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10Japan detergent manufacturing volume 1.1 million tons in FY2022.
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11South Africa detergents production 420,000 tons in 2023.
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12Mexico output 950,000 tons of synthetic detergents in 2022.
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13Thailand produced 550,000 tons of laundry detergents in 2023.
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14Poland detergents production 380,000 tons in 2022.
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15Vietnam manufacturing 420,000 tons in 2023, CAGR 8%.
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16Turkey detergent output 650,000 tons in 2023.
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17Egypt produced 310,000 tons of detergents in 2022.
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18Malaysia production volume 280,000 tons in 2023.
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19Global per capita detergent consumption averaged 8.5 kg in 2022.
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20U.S. annual detergent consumption 12.3 kg per capita in 2023.
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21India per capita consumption 2.1 kg of detergents in 2023.
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22EU average detergent use 10.2 kg per person in 2022.
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23China's per capita detergent consumption reached 11.2 kg in 2022.
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24Brazil 7.8 kg per capita detergents consumed in 2023.
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25Nigeria consumption volume 150,000 tons total in 2023, 0.7 kg/capita.
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26Australia per capita 14.5 kg in 2023.
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27Russia 9.1 kg per capita detergent use in 2022.
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28Global laundry detergent consumption 25 million tons in 2023.
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29Dishwashing detergents global consumption 3.8 million tons in 2022.
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3065% of global detergent production uses anionic surfactants as primary ingredient in 2023.
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Production and Consumption Interpretation

While the world is collectively scrubbing away at a staggering 60 million tons of grime each year, the soap opera of global consumption reveals a telling divide, from America’s 12.3-kg-deep clean to India’s frugal 2.1-kg rinse, proving that cleanliness is not just next to godliness but also deeply entwined with wealth.

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    IBEF
    ibef.org

    ibef.org

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    Reference 7
    MORDORINTELLIGENCE
    mordorintelligence.com

    mordorintelligence.com

  • CHINADAILY logo
    Reference 8
    CHINADAILY
    chinadaily.com.cn

    chinadaily.com.cn

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    Reference 9
    EUROMONITOR
    euromonitor.com

    euromonitor.com

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    Reference 10
    RESEARCHANDMARKETS
    researchandmarkets.com

    researchandmarkets.com

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    Reference 11
    STAT
    stat.go.jp

    stat.go.jp

  • IBISWORLD logo
    Reference 12
    IBISWORLD
    ibisworld.com

    ibisworld.com

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    Reference 13
    KOSTAT
    kostat.go.kr

    kostat.go.kr

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    Reference 14
    TUIK
    tuik.gov.tr

    tuik.gov.tr

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    Reference 15
    ASEANSTATS
    aseanstats.org

    aseanstats.org

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    Reference 16
    ROSSTAT
    rosstat.gov.ru

    rosstat.gov.ru

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    Reference 17
    ONS
    ons.gov.uk

    ons.gov.uk

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    Reference 18
    INDEC
    indec.gob.ar

    indec.gob.ar

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    Reference 19
    GSO
    gso.gov.vn

    gso.gov.vn

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    Reference 20
    UNEP
    unep.org

    unep.org

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    Reference 21
    STATS
    stats.gov.cn

    stats.gov.cn

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    Reference 22
    CENSUS
    census.gov

    census.gov

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    Reference 23
    EC
    ec.europa.eu

    ec.europa.eu

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    Reference 24
    IBGE
    ibge.gov.br

    ibge.gov.br

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    Reference 25
    BPS
    bps.go.id

    bps.go.id

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    Reference 26
    DESTATIS
    destatis.de

    destatis.de

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    Reference 27
    PBS
    pbs.gov.pk

    pbs.gov.pk

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    Reference 28
    METI
    meti.go.jp

    meti.go.jp

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    Reference 29
    STATSSA
    statssa.gov.za

    statssa.gov.za

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    Reference 30
    INEGI
    inegi.org.mx

    inegi.org.mx

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    Reference 31
    NSO
    nso.go.th

    nso.go.th

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    Reference 32
    STAT
    stat.gov.pl

    stat.gov.pl

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    Reference 33
    DATA
    data.tuik.gov.tr

    data.tuik.gov.tr

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    Reference 34
    CAPMAS
    capmas.gov.eg

    capmas.gov.eg

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    Reference 35
    DOSM
    dosm.gov.my

    dosm.gov.my

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    Reference 36
    AIIF
    aiif.org

    aiif.org

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    Reference 37
    ERS
    ers.usda.gov

    ers.usda.gov

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    Reference 38
    NITI
    niti.gov.in

    niti.gov.in

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    Reference 39
    NIGERIANSTAT
    nigerianstat.gov.ng

    nigerianstat.gov.ng

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    Reference 40
    ABS
    abs.gov.au

    abs.gov.au

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    Reference 41
    AIMP
    aimp.org

    aimp.org

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    Reference 42
    ICIS
    icis.com

    icis.com

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    Reference 43
    NIELSEN
    nielsen.com

    nielsen.com

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    Reference 44
    MINTEL
    mintel.com

    mintel.com

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    Reference 45
    KANTAR
    kantar.com

    kantar.com

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    Reference 46
    DELOITTE
    deloitte.com

    deloitte.com

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    Reference 47
    INTAGE
    intage.co.jp

    intage.co.jp

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    Reference 48
    CHOICE
    choice.com.au

    choice.com.au

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    Reference 49
    IFOP
    ifop.com

    ifop.com

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    Reference 50
    MCKINSEY
    mckinsey.com

    mckinsey.com

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    Reference 51
    GFK
    gfk.com

    gfk.com

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    Reference 52
    KOREAHERALD
    koreaherald.com

    koreaherald.com

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    Reference 53
    IPSOS
    ipsos.com

    ipsos.com

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    Reference 54
    PWC
    pwc.com

    pwc.com

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    Reference 55
    ISTAT
    istat.it

    istat.it

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    Reference 56
    AARP
    aarp.org

    aarp.org

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    Reference 57
    UNICEF
    unicef.org

    unicef.org

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    Reference 58
    ENVIRONMENT
    environment.ec.europa.eu

    environment.ec.europa.eu

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    Reference 59
    WATERFOOTPRINT
    waterfootprint.org

    waterfootprint.org

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    Reference 60
    SOAPS
    soaps.org

    soaps.org

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    Reference 61
    EPA
    epa.gov

    epa.gov

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    Reference 62
    WWF
    wwf.org.uk

    wwf.org.uk

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    Reference 63
    ECHA
    echa.europa.eu

    echa.europa.eu

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    Reference 64
    COSMETICSANDTOILETRIES
    Cosmeticsandtoiletries.com

    Cosmeticsandtoiletries.com

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    Reference 65
    IEA
    iea.org

    iea.org

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    Reference 66
    CPCB
    cpcb.nic.in

    cpcb.nic.in

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    Reference 67
    IUCN
    iucn.org

    iucn.org

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    Reference 68
    NOVOZYMES
    novozymes.com

    novozymes.com

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    Reference 69
    ENGLISH
    english.mee.gov.cn

    english.mee.gov.cn

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    Reference 70
    GDLA
    gdla.com

    gdla.com

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    Reference 71
    WORLDBANK
    worldbank.org

    worldbank.org

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    Reference 72
    ELLENMACARTHURFOUNDATION
    ellenmacarthurfoundation.org

    ellenmacarthurfoundation.org

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    Reference 73
    PROCTERANDGAMBLE
    procterandgamble.com

    procterandgamble.com

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    Reference 74
    NIELSENIQ
    nielseniq.com

    nielseniq.com

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    Reference 75
    IBAMA
    ibama.gov.br

    ibama.gov.br

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    Reference 76
    OECD
    oecd.org

    oecd.org

  • US logo
    Reference 77
    US
    us.pg.com

    us.pg.com

  • PLASTICSRECYCLING logo
    Reference 78
    PLASTICSRECYCLING
    plasticsrecycling.org

    plasticsrecycling.org

  • PG logo
    Reference 79
    PG
    pg.com

    pg.com

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    Reference 80
    UNILEVER
    unilever.com

    unilever.com

  • HENKEL logo
    Reference 81
    HENKEL
    henkel.com

    henkel.com

  • COLGATEPALMOLIVE logo
    Reference 82
    COLGATEPALMOLIVE
    colgatepalmolive.com

    colgatepalmolive.com

  • RECKITT logo
    Reference 83
    RECKITT
    reckitt.com

    reckitt.com

  • HUL logo
    Reference 84
    HUL
    hul.co.in

    hul.co.in

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    Reference 85
    KAO
    kao.com

    kao.com

  • SCJOHNSON logo
    Reference 86
    SCJOHNSON
    scjohnson.com

    scjohnson.com

  • CHURCHDWIGHT logo
    Reference 87
    CHURCHDWIGHT
    churchdwight.com

    churchdwight.com

  • LION logo
    Reference 88
    LION
    lion.co.jp

    lion.co.jp

  • THECLOROXCOMPANY logo
    Reference 89
    THECLOROXCOMPANY
    thecloroxcompany.com

    thecloroxcompany.com

  • GODREJCP logo
    Reference 90
    GODREJCP
    godrejcp.com

    godrejcp.com

  • SCJOHNSON logo
    Reference 91
    SCJOHNSON
    scjohnson.com.br

    scjohnson.com.br

  • PG logo
    Reference 92
    PG
    pg.com.cn

    pg.com.cn

  • HENKEL logo
    Reference 93
    HENKEL
    henkel.com.br

    henkel.com.br

  • UNILEVER logo
    Reference 94
    UNILEVER
    unilever.co.id

    unilever.co.id

  • METHODHOME logo
    Reference 95
    METHODHOME
    methodhome.com

    methodhome.com

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    Reference 96
    SEVENTHGENERATION
    seventhgeneration.com

    seventhgeneration.com

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    Reference 97
    ECOVER
    ecover.com

    ecover.com

  • NIRMA logo
    Reference 98
    NIRMA
    nirma.co.in

    nirma.co.in

  • ABIP logo
    Reference 99
    ABIP
    abip.org.br

    abip.org.br

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    Reference 100
    LIBY
    liby.com.cn

    liby.com.cn

  • RSPL logo
    Reference 101
    RSPL
    rspl.com

    rspl.com

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