Air Fresheners Market Size and Forecasts (2021 - 2031), Global and Regional Share, Trends, and Growth Opportunity Analysis
Air fresheners introduce fragrance into the air of interior spaces either as droplets which transition to vapor. Air fresheners are designed to impart an aroma to the air environment or to mask odors, with the intent of creating a pleasing indoor space. However, despite the intent, air fresheners can emit and generate a range of potentially hazardous air pollutants that can impair air quality.
MARKET SCOPE
The "Global Air Fresheners Market Analysis to 2028" is a specialized and in-depth study of the consumer goods industry with a special focus on the global market trend analysis. The report aims to provide an overview of the air fresheners market with detailed market segmentation by material, size, distribution channel, and geography. The report provides key statistics on the market status of the leading air fresheners market players and offers key trends and opportunities in the market.
MARKET SEGMENTATION
- Based on product type, the global air fresheners market is segmented sprays/aerosols, electric air fresheners, gels air fresheners, and others.
- Based on distribution channel, the global air fresheners market is segmented into Supermarkets and hypermarkets, specialty stores, online retail, and others.
MARKET DYNAMICS
Drivers:
- Growing living standards and increased urbanization.
- Increasing disposable income.
Restraints:
- Relatively higher price of the air fresheners.
REGIONAL FRAMEWORK
The report provides a detailed overview of the industry including both qualitative and quantitative information. It provides an overview and forecast of the global market based on various segments. It also provides market size and forecast estimates from the year 2019 to 2028 with respect to five major regions, namely; North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC), the Middle East and Africa (MEA), and South America. The air fresheners market by each region is later sub-segmented by respective countries and segments. The report covers the analysis and forecast of 18 countries globally along with the current trend and opportunities prevailing in the region.
The report analyzes factors affecting the market from both demand and supply side and further evaluates market dynamics affecting the market during the forecast period i.e., drivers, restraints, opportunities, and future trend. The report also provides exhaustive PEST analysis for all five regions namely; North America, Europe, APAC, MEA, and South America after evaluating political, economic, social and technological factors affecting the air fresheners market in these regions.
IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON AIR FRESHENERS MARKET
COVID-19 first began in Wuhan (China) during December 2019 and since then it has spread at a fast pace across the globe. The US, India, Brazil, Russia, France, the UK, Turkey, Italy, and Spain are some of the worst affected countries in terms confirmed cases and reported deaths. The consumer goods industry is one of the major industries suffering serious disruptions, such as supply chain breaks, technology events cancellations, and office shutdowns, because of this pandemic. The shutdown of various plants and factories in leading regions such as North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and the Middle East & Africa has affected the global supply chain and negatively impacted the manufacturing, delivery schedules, and sales of various goods. Furthermore, various companies have already announced possible delays in product deliveries and slump in future sales of their products.
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The report provides a detailed overview of the industry including both qualitative and quantitative information. It provides an overview and forecast of the global market based on various segments. It also provides market size and forecast estimates from the year 2019 to 2028 with respect to five major regions, namely; North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC), the Middle East and Africa (MEA), and South America. The air fresheners market by each region is later sub-segmented by respective countries and segments. The report covers the analysis and forecast of 18 countries globally along with the current trend and opportunities prevailing in the region.
The report analyzes factors affecting the market from both demand and supply side and further evaluates market dynamics affecting the market during the forecast period i.e., drivers, restraints, opportunities, and future trend. The report also provides exhaustive PEST analysis for all five regions namely; North America, Europe, APAC, MEA, and South America after evaluating political, economic, social and technological factors affecting the air fresheners market in these regions.
IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON AIR FRESHENERS MARKET
COVID-19 first began in Wuhan (China) during December 2019 and since then it has spread at a fast pace across the globe. The US, India, Brazil, Russia, France, the UK, Turkey, Italy, and Spain are some of the worst affected countries in terms confirmed cases and reported deaths. The consumer goods industry is one of the major industries suffering serious disruptions, such as supply chain breaks, technology events cancellations, and office shutdowns, because of this pandemic. The shutdown of various plants and factories in leading regions such as North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and the Middle East & Africa has affected the global supply chain and negatively impacted the manufacturing, delivery schedules, and sales of various goods. Furthermore, various companies have already announced possible delays in product deliveries and slump in future sales of their products.
MARKET PLAYERS
The report covers key developments in the air fresheners market as organic and inorganic growth strategies. Various companies are focusing on organic growth strategies such as product launches, product approvals and others such as patents and events. Inorganic growth strategies activities witnessed in the market were acquisitions, and partnership & collaborations. These activities have paved way for the expansion of business and customer base of market players. The market players from air fresheners market are anticipated to lucrative growth opportunities in the future with the rising demand for air fresheners in the global market.
The report also includes the profiles of key companies along with their SWOT analysis and market strategies in the air fresheners market. In addition, the report focuses on leading industry players with information such as company profiles, components, and services offered, financial information of the last 3 years, the key development in the past five years.
- Procter & Gamble Co.
- Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
- Henkel KGaA
- Church & Dwight Co. Inc.
- Car-Freshener Corporation
- Johnson & Son Inc.
- Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.
- Godrej Household Products Ltd.
- Farcent Enterprise Co. Ltd.
- Newell Brands.
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Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
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Regional Scope
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. SCOPE OF THE STUDY
1.2. THE INSIGHT PARTNERS RESEARCH REPORT GUIDANCE
1.3. MARKET SEGMENTATION
1.3.1 Air Fresheners Market - By Product Type
1.3.2 Air Fresheners Market - By Distribution Channel
1.3.3 Air Fresheners Market - By Region
1.3.3.1 By Country
2. KEY TAKEAWAYS
3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
4. AIR FRESHENERS MARKET LANDSCAPE
4.1. OVERVIEW
4.2. PEST ANALYSIS
4.2.1 North America - Pest Analysis
4.2.2 Europe - Pest Analysis
4.2.3 Asia-Pacific - Pest Analysis
4.2.4 Middle East and Africa - Pest Analysis
4.2.5 South and Central America - Pest Analysis
4.3. EXPERT OPINIONS
5. AIR FRESHENERS MARKET - KEY MARKET DYNAMICS
5.1. KEY MARKET DRIVERS
5.2. KEY MARKET RESTRAINTS
5.3. KEY MARKET OPPORTUNITIES
5.4. FUTURE TRENDS
5.5. IMPACT ANALYSIS OF DRIVERS AND RESTRAINTS
6. AIR FRESHENERS MARKET - GLOBAL MARKET ANALYSIS
6.1. AIR FRESHENERS - GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW
6.2. AIR FRESHENERS - GLOBAL MARKET AND FORECAST TO 2028
6.3. MARKET POSITIONING
7. AIR FRESHENERS MARKET - REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - PRODUCT TYPE
7.1. OVERVIEW
7.2. PRODUCT TYPE MARKET FORECASTS AND ANALYSIS
7.3. SPRAYS/AEROSOLS
7.3.1. Overview
7.3.2. Sprays/Aerosols Market Forecast and Analysis
7.4. ELECTRIC AIR FRESHENERS
7.4.1. Overview
7.4.2. Electric Air Fresheners Market Forecast and Analysis
7.5. GELS AIR FRESHENERS
7.5.1. Overview
7.5.2. Gels Air Fresheners Market Forecast and Analysis
7.6. OTHERS
7.6.1. Overview
7.6.2. Others Market Forecast and Analysis
8. AIR FRESHENERS MARKET - REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL
8.1. OVERVIEW
8.2. DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL MARKET FORECASTS AND ANALYSIS
8.3. SUPERMARKETS AND HYPERMARKETS
8.3.1. Overview
8.3.2. Supermarkets and Hypermarkets Market Forecast and Analysis
8.4. SPECIALTY STORES
8.4.1. Overview
8.4.2. Specialty Stores Market Forecast and Analysis
8.5. ONLINE RETAIL
8.5.1. Overview
8.5.2. Online Retail Market Forecast and Analysis
8.6. OTHERS
8.6.1. Overview
8.6.2. Others Market Forecast and Analysis
9. AIR FRESHENERS MARKET REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS
9.1. NORTH AMERICA
9.1.1 North America Air Fresheners Market Overview
9.1.2 North America Air Fresheners Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.1.3 North America Air Fresheners Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Product Type
9.1.4 North America Air Fresheners Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Distribution Channel
9.1.5 North America Air Fresheners Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.1.5.1 United States Air Fresheners Market
9.1.5.1.1 United States Air Fresheners Market by Product Type
9.1.5.1.2 United States Air Fresheners Market by Distribution Channel
9.1.5.2 Canada Air Fresheners Market
9.1.5.2.1 Canada Air Fresheners Market by Product Type
9.1.5.2.2 Canada Air Fresheners Market by Distribution Channel
9.1.5.3 Mexico Air Fresheners Market
9.1.5.3.1 Mexico Air Fresheners Market by Product Type
9.1.5.3.2 Mexico Air Fresheners Market by Distribution Channel
9.2. EUROPE
9.2.1 Europe Air Fresheners Market Overview
9.2.2 Europe Air Fresheners Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.2.3 Europe Air Fresheners Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Product Type
9.2.4 Europe Air Fresheners Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Distribution Channel
9.2.5 Europe Air Fresheners Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.2.5.1 Germany Air Fresheners Market
9.2.5.1.1 Germany Air Fresheners Market by Product Type
9.2.5.1.2 Germany Air Fresheners Market by Distribution Channel
9.2.5.2 France Air Fresheners Market
9.2.5.2.1 France Air Fresheners Market by Product Type
9.2.5.2.2 France Air Fresheners Market by Distribution Channel
9.2.5.3 Italy Air Fresheners Market
9.2.5.3.1 Italy Air Fresheners Market by Product Type
9.2.5.3.2 Italy Air Fresheners Market by Distribution Channel
9.2.5.4 United Kingdom Air Fresheners Market
9.2.5.4.1 United Kingdom Air Fresheners Market by Product Type
9.2.5.4.2 United Kingdom Air Fresheners Market by Distribution Channel
9.2.5.5 Russia Air Fresheners Market
9.2.5.5.1 Russia Air Fresheners Market by Product Type
9.2.5.5.2 Russia Air Fresheners Market by Distribution Channel
9.2.5.6 Rest of Europe Air Fresheners Market
9.2.5.6.1 Rest of Europe Air Fresheners Market by Product Type
9.2.5.6.2 Rest of Europe Air Fresheners Market by Distribution Channel
9.3. ASIA-PACIFIC
9.3.1 Asia-Pacific Air Fresheners Market Overview
9.3.2 Asia-Pacific Air Fresheners Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.3.3 Asia-Pacific Air Fresheners Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Product Type
9.3.4 Asia-Pacific Air Fresheners Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Distribution Channel
9.3.5 Asia-Pacific Air Fresheners Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.3.5.1 Australia Air Fresheners Market
9.3.5.1.1 Australia Air Fresheners Market by Product Type
9.3.5.1.2 Australia Air Fresheners Market by Distribution Channel
9.3.5.2 China Air Fresheners Market
9.3.5.2.1 China Air Fresheners Market by Product Type
9.3.5.2.2 China Air Fresheners Market by Distribution Channel
9.3.5.3 India Air Fresheners Market
9.3.5.3.1 India Air Fresheners Market by Product Type
9.3.5.3.2 India Air Fresheners Market by Distribution Channel
9.3.5.4 Japan Air Fresheners Market
9.3.5.4.1 Japan Air Fresheners Market by Product Type
9.3.5.4.2 Japan Air Fresheners Market by Distribution Channel
9.3.5.5 South Korea Air Fresheners Market
9.3.5.5.1 South Korea Air Fresheners Market by Product Type
9.3.5.5.2 South Korea Air Fresheners Market by Distribution Channel
9.3.5.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific Air Fresheners Market
9.3.5.6.1 Rest of Asia-Pacific Air Fresheners Market by Product Type
9.3.5.6.2 Rest of Asia-Pacific Air Fresheners Market by Distribution Channel
9.4. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA
9.4.1 Middle East and Africa Air Fresheners Market Overview
9.4.2 Middle East and Africa Air Fresheners Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.4.3 Middle East and Africa Air Fresheners Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Product Type
9.4.4 Middle East and Africa Air Fresheners Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Distribution Channel
9.4.5 Middle East and Africa Air Fresheners Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.4.5.1 South Africa Air Fresheners Market
9.4.5.1.1 South Africa Air Fresheners Market by Product Type
9.4.5.1.2 South Africa Air Fresheners Market by Distribution Channel
9.4.5.2 Saudi Arabia Air Fresheners Market
9.4.5.2.1 Saudi Arabia Air Fresheners Market by Product Type
9.4.5.2.2 Saudi Arabia Air Fresheners Market by Distribution Channel
9.4.5.3 U.A.E Air Fresheners Market
9.4.5.3.1 U.A.E Air Fresheners Market by Product Type
9.4.5.3.2 U.A.E Air Fresheners Market by Distribution Channel
9.4.5.4 Rest of Middle East and Africa Air Fresheners Market
9.4.5.4.1 Rest of Middle East and Africa Air Fresheners Market by Product Type
9.4.5.4.2 Rest of Middle East and Africa Air Fresheners Market by Distribution Channel
9.5. SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA
9.5.1 South and Central America Air Fresheners Market Overview
9.5.2 South and Central America Air Fresheners Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.5.3 South and Central America Air Fresheners Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Product Type
9.5.4 South and Central America Air Fresheners Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Distribution Channel
9.5.5 South and Central America Air Fresheners Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.5.5.1 Brazil Air Fresheners Market
9.5.5.1.1 Brazil Air Fresheners Market by Product Type
9.5.5.1.2 Brazil Air Fresheners Market by Distribution Channel
9.5.5.2 Argentina Air Fresheners Market
9.5.5.2.1 Argentina Air Fresheners Market by Product Type
9.5.5.2.2 Argentina Air Fresheners Market by Distribution Channel
9.5.5.3 Rest of South and Central America Air Fresheners Market
9.5.5.3.1 Rest of South and Central America Air Fresheners Market by Product Type
9.5.5.3.2 Rest of South and Central America Air Fresheners Market by Distribution Channel
10. INDUSTRY LANDSCAPE
10.1. MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
10.2. AGREEMENTS, COLLABORATIONS AND JOIN VENTURES
10.3. NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES
10.4. EXPANSIONS AND OTHER STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENTS
11. AIR FRESHENERS MARKET, KEY COMPANY PROFILES
11.1. PROCTER AND GAMBLE CO.
11.1.1. Key Facts
11.1.2. Business Description
11.1.3. Products and Services
11.1.4. Financial Overview
11.1.5. SWOT Analysis
11.1.6. Key Developments
11.2. RECKITT BENCKISER INC.
11.2.1. Key Facts
11.2.2. Business Description
11.2.3. Products and Services
11.2.4. Financial Overview
11.2.5. SWOT Analysis
11.2.6. Key Developments
11.3. HENKEL KGAA
11.3.1. Key Facts
11.3.2. Business Description
11.3.3. Products and Services
11.3.4. Financial Overview
11.3.5. SWOT Analysis
11.3.6. Key Developments
11.4. CHURCH AND DWIGHT CO. INC.
11.4.1. Key Facts
11.4.2. Business Description
11.4.3. Products and Services
11.4.4. Financial Overview
11.4.5. SWOT Analysis
11.4.6. Key Developments
11.5. CAR-FRESHENER CORPORATION
11.5.1. Key Facts
11.5.2. Business Description
11.5.3. Products and Services
11.5.4. Financial Overview
11.5.5. SWOT Analysis
11.5.6. Key Developments
11.6. JOHNSON AND SON INC.
11.6.1. Key Facts
11.6.2. Business Description
11.6.3. Products and Services
11.6.4. Financial Overview
11.6.5. SWOT Analysis
11.6.6. Key Developments
11.7. KOBAYASHI PHARMACEUTICAL CO. LTD.
11.7.1. Key Facts
11.7.2. Business Description
11.7.3. Products and Services
11.7.4. Financial Overview
11.7.5. SWOT Analysis
11.7.6. Key Developments
11.8. GODREJ HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS LTD.
11.8.1. Key Facts
11.8.2. Business Description
11.8.3. Products and Services
11.8.4. Financial Overview
11.8.5. SWOT Analysis
11.8.6. Key Developments
11.9. FARCENT ENTERPRISE CO. LTD.
11.9.1. Key Facts
11.9.2. Business Description
11.9.3. Products and Services
11.9.4. Financial Overview
11.9.5. SWOT Analysis
11.9.6. Key Developments
11.10. NEWELL BRANDS
11.10.1. Key Facts
11.10.2. Business Description
11.10.3. Products and Services
11.10.4. Financial Overview
11.10.5. SWOT Analysis
11.10.6. Key Developments
12. APPENDIX
12.1. ABOUT THE INSIGHT PARTNERS
12.2. GLOSSARY OF TERMS
1. Procter and Gamble Co.
2. Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
3. Henkel KGaA
4. Church and Dwight Co. Inc.
5. Car-Freshener Corporation
6. Johnson and Son Inc.
7. Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.
8. Godrej Household Products Ltd.
9. Farcent Enterprise Co. Ltd.
10. Newell Brands
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