Consumer Appliances

The market for food preparation appliances in Malaysia saw a slight dip in terms of overall volume sales in 2023, following positive trends established in previous years. The fall was curbed by a sustained interest in cooking at home, particularly…

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…

The lifting of restrictions in 2022 has reshaped the Malaysian consumer landscape, with local consumers no longer confined to their homes. The newfound freedom has boosted spending in sectors such as tourism and food service, detracting from consumer…

In Malaysia, the perception of air purifiers is transitioning from a luxury to a necessity, despite their higher-than-average unit prices. 2023 saw volume sales continue to rise, thanks to a pandemic-induced heightened awareness about the importance…

Although overall volume growth declined marginally in 2023, vacuum cleaners is witnessing significant activity in product development. Due to the growing popularity of robot and stick vacuum cleaners, more brands have entered this segment and…

Category volume sales declined for the second consecutive year in 2023, following the strong sales experienced during the pandemic. Consumers made cutbacks on small cooking appliances as interest rates rises and inflation pushed up the cost of…

Refrigeration appliances registered a stronger volume decline in 2023, compared to the previous years, as consumer confidence remained suppressed. Portugal’s high rate of inflation has resulted in further retail price growth, alongside the…

Personal care appliances witnessed declining volume sales in 2023, following a boom period during the pandemic, when products such as beard and hair trimmers and feminine depilation gained popularity. Consumers remain under financial strain in 2023,…

Household penetration of microwaves is already high in Portugal, with many consumers investing in this appliance during the COVID-19 years pandemic. Following the strong volume growth seen during the pandemic years, volume sales declined in 2022 and…

Large cooking appliances registered a second consecutive year of volume decline in 2023, following a period of consistent growth stimulated by home construction and kitchen refurbishments. Families are facing tougher economic constraints due to…

After a strong period of growth, home laundry appliances are registering decline in volume terms, largely due to maturity and the high level of household penetration of automatic washing machines. The high levels of investments made in home laundry…

After the strong growth registered during the pandemic period, food preparation appliances are seeing volume decline in 2023 for the second consecutive year. Demand has been hampered by rising prices and the high cost of living of Portugal,…

Household penetration of dishwashers continues to rise in Portugal, driven by the more intensive use of dishwashing appliances in the post pandemic era. The trend towards remote working has been a key catalyst in recent years as has the rising cost…

Inflation continued to push up retail prices in 2023, with households facing another year of tight budgets and purchasing power remaining compromised. Housing prices continued to rise, not only due to additional demand, but because of the steady…

Several hot waves and intense periods of rain in the winter months benefited category growth in 2023, with air conditioner and cooling fans seeing a positive performance. By contrast, air purifiers have maintained a negative performance in volume…

Sales in vacuum cleaners are supported by consumers’ rising standards of hygiene within the home. This is particularly notable in big cities, due to urban air pollution levels. It is noted that PM2.5 dust is a concern for consumers living in the big…

Vacuum cleaners continued to enjoy fast growth in demand in 2023. This performance continued to be supported by heightened awareness of the importance of hygiene and cleanliness to health since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The public health…

Vacuum cleaners continue to benefit from consumers’ higher standards of health and hygiene, as enhanced by the era of the pandemic. As such, keeping a clean home has become a high priority, supporting both volume and value sales of vacuum cleaners.…

Vacuum cleaners witnessed a recovery in 2023, as inflationary conditions eased slightly. Despite the essential status that vacuum cleaners have in virtually all Polish homes, the high inflation that swept across Europe during 2022 put pressure on…

Volume-wise, vacuum cleaners faced a significant decline in 2023 due to adverse economic conditions. High inflation triggered by currency devaluation and fuel price hikes constrained consumer purchasing power, compelling individuals to prioritise…