Read the latest reports on Western Europe, with local insight, sp...
Read the latest reports on Western Europe, with local insight, specialist knowledge and a comprehensive breakdown of key market data. Our research identifies key strategic themes relevant across the region, while also providing a more granular unders...
Consumers have developed higher standards of home hygiene since the era of the pandemic, seeking appliances which are practical, convenient, and which offer high standards of cleaning efficiency. Within this context, both robotic and stick vacuum…
Demand for vacuum cleaners declined for the second year in a row in Austria in 2023, following a peak during the outbreak of COVID-19. Due to consumer spending on their homes being particularly high during COVID-19, demand naturally fell in the…
Light flyers continue to be perceived as desirable products by consumers, thanks to being perceived as healthy and energy efficient small cooking appliances. Indeed, consumers’ demand for such practical appliances has also led to a series of new…
Retail volume sales in small cooking appliances continued to decrease significantly in 2023, and demand declined in all subcategories. The particularly high level of purchases made during COVID-19, due to home seclusion, continued to play a role,…
Refrigeration appliances remains in a slight volume slump in 2023, albeit showing an improvement compared to the steeper declines seen in 2022. This is cited as an organic decline following the previous sales boost seen during the era of the…
Demand for refrigeration appliances was at a low in 2023, recording a retail volume decline for the third consecutive year. Sales were high during COVID-19, with consumers purchasing refrigeration appliances in line with heightened time spent in the…
Rising urbanisation and out-of-home lifestyles support growth in personal care appliances, along with a greater number of people in workplaces. Indeed, consumers have been paying more attention to their grooming since the end of the pandemic…
Demand for personal care appliances declined for the second year in a row in Austria in 2023. High inflation remained, and the cost of living rose sharply due to the energy crisis triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. As such, the landscape was…
Sales in microwaves continue on a declining volume trend, as such appliances are not seen as necessities and carry a negative image of being an unhealthy method of cooking. Overall, while the convenience microwaves offer is undeniable, most Turkish…
Demand for microwaves reached a low level in 2023, having declined for the third consecutive year. Many consumers purchased microwaves during the outbreak of COVID-19, when more meals were eaten in households and demand increased for simple and quick…