Asia Pacific

Dishwashing saw double-digit growth in both value and volume terms in 2023, with the category playing a significant role in driving sales in home care products in Indonesia overall. Moreso, the category is expected to maintain a robust trend over the…

In 2023, dishwashing saw modest current value growth in India, primarily driven by rising volumes, as input costs for dishwashing products started to stabilise. Following the slump in the prices of palm oil and other raw materials, several major…

In 2023, dishwashing turned to marginal decline in retail volume terms in Hong Kong, but maintained current value growth due to inflationary pressure throughout the year. While the pandemic restrictions ended, a large proportion of Hong Kong’s…

In 2023, retail value sales of dishwashing products in China, which encompass both automatic dishwashing powders and hand dishwashing liquids, saw moderate growth. There was, however, a slight drop in value sales of hand dishwashing, which was mainly…

Dishwashing registered healthy volume growth in 2023, driven by healthy current value and volume growth for hand dishwashing, which continued to be more popular in Azerbaijan than automatic dishwashing. Also, in 2023, with inflation sill continuing…

Dishwashers are gradually becoming more popular in Vietnam, albeit growth remains at a slow pace and retail volume is only just inching into positive figures in 2023. This forwards performance is attributed to rising incomes and higher standards of…

While society reopened as the threat of COVID-19 and related restrictions eased, many consumers continued to spend more time at home than in the pre-pandemic period. This was either due to lingering health concerns, financial pressures reducing the…

Dishwashers saw strong growth in retail volume terms in Thailand in 2023 with this dynamism being due to various factors, including the new technology that is driving consumers to seek modern appliances. Additionally, the popularity of small capacity…

Since Taiwan re-opened its national border at the end of 2022, many consumers travelled abroad, shifting spending from goods to experiences. This has led to reduced capital spent on dishwashers, in addition to other major appliances. However,…

Retail volume sales of dishwashers in South Korea are marginally declining in 2023 for a second consecutive year. This can be attributed to subdued consumer sentiment due to economic stability, which is resulting in many South Koreans refraining from…

The adoption of dishwashers in Singapore has experienced a noteworthy surge, driven by growing awareness of the manifold benefits they offer to modern households. As residents of this vibrant city increasingly seek solutions that optimise time,…

Demand for dishwashers in Malaysia has been heavily influenced by the reduced presence of expatriates, who traditionally constituted a significant customer segment for this appliance. The adoption of remote working policies by businesses, both local…

Despite the expectation of decline in 2023 due to the difficult economic environment and more time spent outside the home, a dishwasher is named amongst the three “must-haves” for households with busy lifestyles, typically those with children and…

Dishwashers are still perceived as niche consumer appliances in Indonesia, and as such, are not seen as a necessity in most homes. Many middle- to upper-income households have domestic help for dishwashing tasks, while dishwashers are too expensive…

During the pandemic, dishwashers experienced a surge in sales as consumers were confined to their homes and therefore sought appliances that would help simplify household chores while they tried to balance work and childcare responsibilities.…

The demand for dishwashers is predicted to increase further in Hong Kong in 2023, supported by more education about these appliances, and greater visibility in retailers. There has been an uptick in the amount of advertising from retailers on both…

In 2022, the COVID-19 pandemic hit China hard, forcing almost all parts of the country into partial or total lockdown on various occasions. As a consumer appliances category relying significantly on professional installation services, dishwashers…

2023 proved to be a challenging year for discounters in the Philippines, in light of a limited store count and fierce competition with other retailers. With the revival of hectic pre-pandemic lifestyles, including the return of consumers to their…

Discounters remained only a small retail channel in South Korea in 2023, and continued to see a decline in outlet numbers in this year, although returned to slight current value growth. In South Korea, major retailers have embraced private label…

The leading chained players in discounters have been eyeing potential expansion opportunities in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, as the improved situation has made it easier for them to justify greater investment in outlet growth. Players have…