McBride, Europe’s leading producer of supermarket own-label cleaning products, reported a 9.1 percent decline in pre-tax profit for the fiscal year ending in June. The company’s profit fell to £39.9 million, alongside a slight decrease in revenue, which dropped by 0.8 percent to £934.2 million.

The decline has been largely attributed to rising costs associated with petrochemical-based raw materials, energy, packaging, and transportation. These increased expenses were particularly acute in the latter half of the year, coinciding with ongoing instability in the Gulf region that has affected global supply chains and input prices.

Founded in Manchester in 1927, McBride supplies a range of household cleaning products including dishwasher tablets, surface cleaners, and bleach, primarily under supermarket own-brand labels. Chief Executive Chris Smith expressed concern regarding continued volatility, cautioning that “further input cost uncertainty” is expected to affect the new financial year.

The company’s financial results reflect broader challenges faced by manufacturers reliant on petrochemical derivatives amid global geopolitical tensions and fluctuating energy markets. Despite the pressures, McBride maintained stable revenue performance with only a marginal decline, underscoring resilience in demand for its cleaning products.