Consumer Appliances

Dishwashers experienced a substantial volume decline in 2023, primarily attributable to the severe economic conditions characterised by high inflation, significantly restricting consumer spending power. Considered niche and non-essential by the…

The waning impact of the pandemic in South Africa has changed how many households operate in terms of busier lifestyles. The main change is that many employees continue to observe remote/hybrid working measures, and thus are spending greater time at…

Food preparation appliances saw retail volume growth slow in 2023. Average unit prices continued to rise amid repeated currency devaluations and higher inflation. In contrast to large cooking appliances, which are mainly dominated by local players,…

In 2023, small food preparation appliances like blenders and food processors continue to be top sellers in Morocco. The affordability and value these appliances offer makes them an attractive choice for many Moroccan households, particularly blenders…

Food preparation appliances faced significant challenges in 2023, predominantly influenced by adverse economic conditions in Nigeria. High inflation rates, a devalued local currency, and surges in fuel prices collectively constrained consumer…

The consistent increase in the general cost of living in South Africa is pushing consumers to review how they spend their money. One way to achieve this is to prepare meals at home which would otherwise be purchased from retailers, or foodservice…

Automatic washing machines continue to see healthy volume growth in 2023, following the sharp rise in purchases in the year prior. Automatic washing machines witnessed exceptional growth in 2022, as consumers invested in these appliances before…

Home laundry appliances continues to witness recovery from the sharp decline in sales during the COVID-19 pandemic. Consumers are generally more comfortable about making an outlay on big ticket items such as home laundry appliances. Having said that,…

In 2023, home laundry appliances experienced a substantial decline in volume sales due to adverse economic conditions severely impacting consumer spending power. The prevalence of high inflation, triggered by the depreciation of the local currency…

Remote/hybrid working measures in South Africa since the pandemic have changed consumers’ lifestyles, including placing greater pressure on their time. Busy consumers must juggle work with childcare commitments, including taking or collecting them…