Market research on the consumer appliances industry. Standardised...
Market research on the consumer appliances industry. Standardised and cross-comparable total market sizes, market share and share data, distribution and industry trends and category level information.
Consumers are facing increased pressure from rising prices as global inflation reaches 7% in 2023. The impact of higher costs of living is felt from top earners in developed markets to struggling households in emerging and developing countries.…
Sales of split air conditioners in Argentina witness a peak during summer, yet the decision to purchase such appliances is seldom impulsive. Consumers typically accumulate savings or opt for credit options to finance these relatively costly…
In Brazil, the retail volume declines experienced by air treatment products since 2020 are starting to ease, with some formats recording positive growth in 2023. However, there is still declining demand for window air conditioners, dehumidifiers and…
Following a strong uptake for air treatment products during the first two years of the pandemic as Chileans spent considerable time at home, retail volume sales started to marginally fall in 2022, with even stronger declines in 2023. This performance…
Air treatment products in Colombia witnesses robust double-digit growth, primarily attributed to the soaring demand for cooling fans. This surge is driven by hotter weather conditions in 2023 due to the El Niño phenomenon, prompting consumers to seek…
Towards the end of the review period the supply air treatment products in Mexico was impacted by a lack of semiconductors, which had a particularly big impact on split air conditioners. In the wake of these shortages that challenged supply chains…
The briefing introduces the Cities Households Necessities Spending Index. The index ranks 1,075 cities by household expenditure on non-discretionary items, namely food, housing, and clothing and footwear. This analysis focuses on 160 major cities.…
Argentina grappled with an economic downturn in 2023, largely triggered by the worst harvest in over a decade due to a historic drought spanning 2022-2023. The agricultural sector, a linchpin of the local economy and accounting for over half of…
Consumer appliances in Brazil reflect macroeconomic effects observed since 2022, especially in the beginning of the year. Since 2022, increased consumer indebtedness has led to growing price-sensitivity and budget constraints, especially towards…
Consumer appliances in Chile is witnessing a normalisation of demand in 2023 following several years of fluctuating growth rates. The first two years of the pandemic resulted in a surge in sales for many categories due to prolonged home seclusion.…
Consumer appliances in Colombia encountered moderate growth in 2023, marking the lowest volume growth in the past six years. Major appliances suffered a decline in volume sales, impacted by multiple factors, including reduced purchasing power among…
Mexico's consumer appliances sector has encountered significant challenges in 2023, though has managed to register positive growth overall in terms of volume sales. Yoelle Rojas, director of the Nuevo León Electrical Appliances Cluster (Clelac),…
Companies face numerous challenges in 2023 after recent record-breaking sales. They include weakened demand, high interest rates on debts, and tighter consumer credit conditions. Elevated inventory levels are also of concern.
In the upcoming years, consumers and businesses face an array of challenges, with rising income inequality being among the key ones. Nevertheless, addressing the income inequality through catering to the Bottom of the Pyramid and the Middle Class…
The sales volume of dishwashers in Argentina continued its upward trajectory in 2023. However, considering the category's low penetration rate in Argentina, the growth witnessed during this period remained relatively moderate.
After significant declines the previous year, retail value sales of freestanding dishwashers are experiencing double-digit growth in 2023, benefiting major category players such as Midea, Electrolux, Britânia Eletrodomésticos and Whirlpool SA. While…
After achieving dynamic volume growth in 2021, driven by greater access to financial liquidity for local consumers, demand for dishwashers notably declined in 2022. Struggling to maintain their international supply chains due to higher container…
Dishwashers in Colombia witnessed a slight decrease in sales volume compared to the previous year, primarily due to a contraction in the country's construction sector, directly impacting the category. The decline is chiefly attributed to a decrease…
In Mexico, dishwashers have historically been niche products, with a relatively low household penetration rate. Local consumers have traditionally shown little interest in dishwashers, constrained by economics but also often remaining unconvinced by…
In 2023, the sales volume of food preparation appliances once again witnessed an increase, marking the fourth consecutive year of positive performance in the product area. All categories, including blenders, food processors, juice extractors, and…