Consumer Appliances

Although washing machines are appliances of high priority and will therefore be replaced immediately if they stop working, the replacement of functioning washing machines was postponed by consumers in 2022 and 2023. This was due to households gaining…

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…

Volume sales decreased for a second consecutive year in 2023, although the downward trend was not as steep as in 2022. Home laundry appliances are still recoiling from a spike in sales at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021. With…

The economic landscape in the country has resulted in a noticeable decline in the sales volume of home laundry appliances. Throughout 2023, there has been a significant decrease in the sales of automatic dryers and washing machines. Several factors…

Cordless mixers and blenders are yet to be popular in the Czech Republic, with many consumers preferring traditional models; not only because they are more affordable, but out of habit. Manufacturers will continue to offer cordless models, set to be…

Food preparation appliances experienced slightly slower growth in retail volume terms in 2023 compared to the previous two years, which was mainly due to the economic slowdown and rising household debt. These economic challenges have significantly…

In a cross-category trend, ongoing urbanisation and population growth in the Kingdom are also underpinning demand for food preparation appliances. Notably, the trend for modern and smart-connected homes is leading consumers to increasingly seek…

In Mexico in 2023 the market for food preparation appliances is seeing continued growth, having shown resilience through the changes in lifestyle brought on by the pandemic. Despite a return to pre-pandemic activities, the home cooking and baking…

The prices of most products in food preparation appliances were subjected to hikes, driven by rising inflation, and an uplift in costs for transportation and manufacturing in 2022. While transport and shipping costs were beginning to normalise, price…

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,…

Food preparation appliances witnessed a strong increase in retail volume sales during the pandemic years, but this was followed by a sharp downward trend in 2022. With so many households having invested during the pandemic, there was less immediate…

Within the realm of food preparation appliances, blenders have showcased consistent growth in both sales volume and value throughout 2023, defying expectations following the relaxation of pandemic restrictions. Their steadfast performance can be…

Dishwashers saw a strong uplift in sales during the outbreak of COVID-19, with long periods of home seclusion leading consumers to invest in home appliances. Many of these investments were made as consumers wanted to improve their living…

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…

In line with energy-efficiency initiatives and developments, across multiple categories of consumer appliances, new energy consumption standards are being set for dishwashers.

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…

Dishwashers recorded a strong increase in retail volume sales during COVID-19. As consumers spent more time at home, due lockdowns and ongoing working from household, many used their dishwashers more, resulting in devices being replaced. Furthermore,…

Due to currency devaluations, import restrictions and foreign currency shortages, the unit price of dishwashers jumped by some 65% in 2023. Current value sales have skyrocketed since 2022 due to these soaring retail prices. The fear of currency…

Retail volume sales continue to decrease in 2023, following the high level demand seen at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many households replaced existing dishwashers during this period as consumers were in lockdown, and so given the lengthy…

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…