Domestic Electrical Appliances in Thailand
Euromonitor International's Domestic Electrical Appliances in Thailand market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change.
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Product coverage
Large kitchen appliances; Small electrical appliances
Executive summary
Climate change incites sales greater fluctuations
Many manufacturers have experienced sales fluctuations since global warming started creating unusual weather conditions. The hot climate became hotter and more humid over the review period, and the hottest season came early in 2008. Producers of air conditioners and electric fans enjoyed strong volume and value sales with this climate, particularly during March to May, the hottest period in Thailand. It is estimated that of those products during this unusual period accounted for almost half of the total volume sales of the year. Manufacturers of washing machines and tumble dryers were also happy, as when the rainy season came early, much demand was generated for their products.
High-end consumers constitute a key source of growth
Affluent Thai consumers are increasing their demand for premium products. Side-by-side refrigerators, built-in washer dryers, built-in electric wine coolers/chillers and built-in large cooking appliances, which fetch higher than average unit prices, have penetrated the market to become major home appliances. These products experienced good growth in 2008 and will continue to witness impressive growth over the forecast period. This segment is unlikely to perceive much negative effect from economic or political conditions. Lower- to middle-income consumers will hold back some new demand, purchasing only the necessary equipment because of the rising cost of living, but amongst the more affluent consumer groups, pricier and branded products are gaining strong ground.
Cheaper imports from China challenge domestic players’ share
Domestic manufacturers that target low-end consumers are suffering from the Free Trade Agreement between China and Thailand, which calls for the gradual reduction of the tariff rate until it no longer exists between the two countries since 2003. It has resulted in free movement of goods from China into Thailand. Cheaper Chinese products have flowed into the Thai market ever since the agreement became effective. Local producers have revealed that the companies have lost a lot of revenue and some companies have given up their production. For instance, Misushita suffered from a severe drop in unit sales of rice cookers while Samsung has moved away from production of single-door fridge models since 2005. However, the negative impact might be ameliorated by better benefits in terms of free movement of Thai products into China’s gigantic market, which contains one of the largest populations in the world. Moreover, the retail market is benefiting from the higher sales volume of cheaper products.
Environmental technology a crucial component in new developments
Energy-saving and environmentally friendly technology remains a major trend of domestic electric appliances. Large electric appliances are major products that must adopt that technology whereas small electric appliances are driven by the need for convenience and time-saving features. It is anticipated that domestic electric appliances will move towards innovative and/or trendy design and slimmer features early in the forecast period due to leading manufacturers having already released some late-model air conditioners, washing machines and refrigerators in various colours and stylish designs. There is another new issue concerning the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHs) standard from European communities, which requires manufacturers intending to export into the EU market to avoid using six particular material components, namely: lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) and polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) in their electronic and electrical appliances.
Potential performance impeded by inflation rate hike and political uncertainty
Since the new government was set up at the beginning of 2008, the country’s political situation was expected to proceed smoothly to result in growth picking up. However, as the year progressed, there were suddenly uncontrollable factors, including global oil price rises which in turn led to increased costs of many necessary consumer commodities such as rice, daily products, household gas and others. Additionally, in May 2008, almost 10,000 protesters gathered to protest the government’s intention to rewrite the 2007 constitution, which disrupted stability and international perceptions of the market. Hence, Thai consumers are hesitant to make big purchases, resulting in slow demand for replacements, particularly amongst large electric appliances.
Table of contents
DOMESTIC ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES IN THAILAND : MARKET INSIGHT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Climate change incites sales greater fluctuations
High-end consumers constitute a key source of growth
Cheaper imports from China challenge domestic players’ share
Environmental technology a crucial component in new developments
Potential performance impeded by inflation rate hike and political uncertainty
KEY TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS
Cost of living up, but disposable income remains unchanged
Pending new housing projects drive demand for new appliances
Environmental aspects become top priority amongst Thais
Design and fashion combine with eco-friendly functions
Domestic manufacturers incorporate international standards
MARKET INDICATORS
Table 1 Household Penetration of Selected Total Stock Domestic Electrical Appliances by Sector/Subsector 2003-2008
Table 2 Replacement Cycles of Domestic Electrical Appliances by Sector 2008
MARKET DATA
Table 3 Sales of Domestic Electrical Appliances by Sector: Volume 2003-2008
Table 4 Sales of Domestic Electrical Appliances by Sector: Value 2003-2008
Table 5 Sales of Domestic Electrical Appliances by Sector: % Volume Growth 2003-2008
Table 6 Sales of Domestic Electrical Appliances by Sector: % Value Growth 2003-2008
Table 7 Sales of Large Kitchen Appliances by Sector and by Built-in/Freestanding Split: Volume 2003-2008
Table 8 Sales of Large Kitchen Appliances by Sector and by Built-in/Freestanding Split: Value 2003-2008
Table 9 Sales of Large Kitchen Appliances by Sector and by Built-in/Freestanding Split: % Volume Growth 2003-2008
Table 10 Sales of Large Kitchen Appliances by Sector and by Built-in/Freestanding Split: % Value Growth 2003-2008
Table 11 Company Shares of Large Kitchen Appliances 2004-2008
Table 12 Brand Shares of Large Kitchen Appliances 2005-2008
Table 13 Company Shares of Small Kitchen Appliances (Non-cooking) 2004-2008
Table 14 Brand Shares of Small Kitchen Appliances (Non-cooking) 2005-2008
Table 15 Large Kitchen Appliances by Distribution Format: % Breakdown 2003-2008
Table 16 Forecast Sales of Domestic Electrical Appliances by Sector: Volume 2008-2013
Table 17 Forecast Sales of Domestic Electrical Appliances by Sector: Value 2008-2013
Table 18 Forecast Sales of Domestic Electrical Appliances by Sector: % Volume Growth 2008-2013
Table 19 Forecast Sales of Domestic Electrical Appliances by Sector: % Value Growth 2008-2013
Table 20 Forecast Sales of Large Kitchen Appliances by Sector and by Built-in/Freestanding Split: Volume 2008-2013
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Large Kitchen Appliances by Sector and by Built-in/Freestanding Split: Value 2008-2013
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Large Kitchen Appliances by Sector and by Built-in/Freestanding Split: % Volume Growth 2008-2013
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Large Kitchen Appliances by Sector and by Built-in/Freestanding Split: % Value Growth 2008-2013
DEFINITIONS
Summary 1 Research Sources
LOCAL COMPANY PROFILES - THAILAND
BOSCH & SIEMENS HOME APPLIANCES (THAILAND) LTD - DOMESTIC ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES - THAILAND
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
KEY FACTS
Summary 2 Bosch & Siemens Home Appliances (Thailand) Ltd: Key Facts
COMPANY BACKGROUND
PRODUCTION
COMPETITIVE POSITIONING
Summary 3 Bosch & Siemens Home Appliances (Thailand) Ltd: Competitive Position 2008
HAIER GROUP - DOMESTIC ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES - THAILAND
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
KEY FACTS
Summary 4 Haier Group: Key Facts
Summary 5 Haier Group: Operational Indicators
COMPANY BACKGROUND
PRODUCTION
Summary 6 Haier Group: Production Statistics 2007
COMPETITIVE POSITIONING
Summary 7 Haier Group: Competitive Position 2008
LG ELECTRONIC (THAILAND) CO LTD - DOMESTIC ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES - THAILAND
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
KEY FACTS
Summary 8 LG Electronic (Thailand) Co Ltd: Key Facts
Summary 9 LG Electronic (Thailand) Co Ltd: Operational Indicators
COMPANY BACKGROUND
PRODUCTION
Summary 10 LG Electronic (Thailand) Co Ltd: Production Statistics 2007
COMPETITIVE POSITIONING
Summary 11 LG Electronic (Thailand) Co Ltd: Competitive Position 2007
PANASONIC AP SALES [THAILAND] - DOMESTIC ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES - THAILAND
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
KEY FACTS
Summary 12 Panasonic AP Sales (Thailand): Key Facts
Summary 13 Panasonic AP Sales (Thailand): Operational Indicators
COMPANY BACKGROUND
PRODUCTION
Summary 14 Panasonic AP Sales (Thailand): Production Statistics 2007
COMPETITIVE POSITIONING
Summary 15 Panasonic AP Sales (Thailand): Competitive Position 2008
THAI SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD - DOMESTIC ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES - THAILAND
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
KEY FACTS
Summary 16 Thai Samsung Electronics Co Ltd: Key Facts
Summary 17 Thai Samsung Electronics Co Ltd: Operational Indicators
COMPANY BACKGROUND
PRODUCTION
Summary 18 Thai Samsung Electronics Co Ltd: Production Statistics 2007
COMPETITIVE POSITIONING
Summary 19 Thai Samsung Electronics Co Ltd: Competitive Position 2008
REFRIGERATION APPLIANCES IN THAILAND
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 24 Sales of Refrigeration Appliances by Subsector: Volume 2003-2008
Table 25 Sales of Refrigeration Appliances by Subsector: Value 2003-2008
Table 26 Sales of Refrigeration Appliances by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2003-2008
Table 27 Sales of Refrigeration Appliances by Subsector: % Value Growth 2003-2008
Table 28 Sales of Fridge Freezers by Format: % Breakdown 2004-2008
Table 29 Sales of Fridges by Format: % Breakdown 2004-2008
Table 30 Sales of Freezers by Format: % Breakdown 2004-2008
Table 31 Sales of Fridge Freezers by Volume Capacity: % Breakdown 2004-2008
Table 32 Sales of Fridges by Volume Capacity: % Breakdown 2004-2008
Table 33 Sales of Freezers by Volume Capacity: % Breakdown 2004-2008
Table 34 Sales of Electric Wine Coolers/Chillers by Format: % Breakdown 2004-2008
Table 35 Company Shares of Refrigeration Appliances 2004-2008
Table 36 Brand Shares of Refrigeration Appliances 2005-2008
Table 37 Company Shares of Built-in Fridge Freezers 2004-2008
Table 38 Company Shares of Freestanding Fridge Freezers 2004-2008
Table 39 Company Shares of Built-in Fridges 2004-2008
Table 40 Company Shares of Freestanding Fridges 2004-2008
Table 41 Forecast Sales of Refrigeration Appliances by Subsector: Volume 2008-2013
Table 42 Forecast Sales of Refrigeration Appliances by Subsector: Value 2008-2013
Table 43 Forecast Sales of Refrigeration Appliances by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2008-2013
Table 44 Forecast Sales of Refrigeration Appliances by Subsector: % Value Growth 2008-2013
HOME LAUNDRY APPLIANCES IN THAILAND
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 45 Sales of Home Laundry Appliances by Subsector: Volume 2003-2008
Table 46 Sales of Home Laundry Appliances by Subsector: Value 2003-2008
Table 47 Sales of Home Laundry Appliances by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2003-2008
Table 48 Sales of Home Laundry Appliances by Subsector: % Value Growth 2003-2008
Table 49 Sales of Automatic Washing Machines by Format: % Breakdown 2003-2008
Table 50 Sales of Automatic Washing Machines by Volume Capacity: % Breakdown 2005-2008
Table 51 Sales of AutomaticTumble Dryers by Format: % Breakdown 2004-2008
Table 52 Company Shares of Home Laundry Appliances 2004-2008
Table 53 Brand Shares of Home Laundry Appliances 2005-2008
Table 54 Forecast Sales of Home Laundry Appliances by Subsector: Volume 2008-2013
Table 55 Forecast Sales of Home Laundry Appliances by Subsector: Value 2008-2013
Table 56 Forecast Sales of Home Laundry Appliances by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2008-2013
Table 57 Forecast Sales of Home Laundry Appliances by Subsector: % Value Growth 2008-2013
DISHWASHERS IN THAILAND
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 58 Sales of Dishwashers by Subsector: Volume 2003-2008
Table 59 Sales of Dishwashers by Subsector: Value 2003-2008
Table 60 Sales of Dishwashers by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2003-2008
Table 61 Sales of Dishwashers by Subsector: % Value Growth 2003-2008
Table 62 Sales of Dishwashers by Format: % Breakdown 2004-2008
Table 63 Company Shares of Dishwashers 2004-2008
Table 64 Brand Shares of Dishwashers 2005-2008
Table 65 Forecast Sales of Dishwashers by Subsector: Volume 2008-2013
Table 66 Forecast Sales of Dishwashers by Subsector: Value 2008-2013
Table 67 Forecast Sales of Dishwashers by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2008-2013
Table 68 Forecast Sales of Dishwashers by Subsector: % Value Growth 2008-2013
LARGE COOKING APPLIANCES IN THAILAND
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 69 Sales of Large Cooking Appliances by Subsector: Volume 2003-2008
Table 70 Sales of Large Cooking Appliances by Subsector: Value 2003-2008
Table 71 Sales of Large Cooking Appliances by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2003-2008
Table 72 Sales of Large Cooking Appliances by Subsector: % Value Growth 2003-2008
Table 73 Sales of Cookers by Gas/Electric: % Breakdown 2003-2008
Table 74 Sales of Range Cookers by Format: % Breakdown 2003-2008
Table 75 Sales of Ovens by Standard/Multifunctional: % Breakdown 2003-2008
Table 76 Sales of Built-in Hobs by Format: % Breakdown 2003-2008
Table 77 Sales of Freestanding Hobs by Format: % Breakdown 2003-2008
Table 78 Company Shares of Large Cooking Appliances 2004-2008
Table 79 Brand Shares of Large Cooking Appliances 2005-2008
Table 80 Company Shares of Cookers 2004-2008
Table 81 Company Shares of Range Cookers 2004-2008
Table 82 Company Shares of Ovens 2004-2008
Table 83 Company Shares of Hobs 2004-2008
Table 84 Company Shares of Built-in Hobs 2004-2008
Table 85 Company Shares of Freestanding Hobs 2004-2008
Table 86 Company Shares of Cooker Hoods 2004-2008
Table 87 Company Shares of Built-in Cooker Hoods 2004-2008
Table 88 Company Shares of Freestanding Cooker Hoods 2004-2008
Table 89 Forecast Sales of Large Cooking Appliances by Subsector: Volume 2008-2013
Table 90 Forecast Sales of Large Cooking Appliances by Subsector: Value 2008-2013
Table 91 Forecast Sales of Large Cooking Appliances by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2008-2013
Table 92 Forecast Sales of Large Cooking Appliances by Subsector: % Value Growth 2008-2013
MICROWAVES IN THAILAND
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 93 Sales of Microwaves by Subsector: Volume 2003-2008
Table 94 Sales of Microwaves by Subsector: Value 2003-2008
Table 95 Sales of Microwaves by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2003-2008
Table 96 Sales of Microwaves by Subsector: % Value Growth 2003-2008
Table 97 Company Shares of Microwaves 2004-2008
Table 98 Brand Shares of Microwaves 2005-2008
Table 99 Microwaves by Distribution Format: % Analysis 2003-2008
Table 100 Forecast Sales of Microwaves by Subsector: Volume 2008-2013
Table 101 Forecast Sales of Microwaves by Subsector: Value 2008-2013
Table 102 Forecast Sales of Microwaves by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2008-2013
Table 103 Forecast Sales of Microwaves by Subsector: % Value Growth 2008-2013
FOOD PREPARATION APPLIANCES IN THAILAND
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 104 Sales of Food Preparation Appliances by Subsector: Volume 2003-2008
Table 105 Sales of Food Preparation Appliances by Subsector: Value 2003-2008
Table 106 Sales of Food Preparation Appliances by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2003-2008
Table 107 Sales of Food Preparation Appliances by Subsector: % Value Growth 2003-2008
Table 108 Company Shares of Food Preparation Appliances 2004-2008
Table 109 Brand Shares of Food Preparation Appliances 2005-2008
Table 110 Forecast Sales of Food Preparation Appliances by Subsector: Volume 2008-2013
Table 111 Forecast Sales of Food Preparation Appliances by Subsector: Value 2008-2013
Table 112 Forecast Sales of Food Preparation Appliances by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2008-2013
Table 113 Forecast Sales of Food Preparation Appliances by Subsector: % Value Growth 2008-2013
SMALL COOKING APPLIANCES IN THAILAND
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 114 Sales of Small Cooking Appliances by Subsector: Volume 2003-2008
Table 115 Sales of Small Cooking Appliances by Subsector: Value 2003-2008
Table 116 Sales of Small Cooking Appliances by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2003-2008
Table 117 Sales of Small Cooking Appliances by Subsector: % Value Growth 2003-2008
Table 118 Unit Sales of Coffee Machines by Format: % Breakdown 2004-2008
Table 119 Company Shares of Small Cooking Appliances 2004-2008
Table 120 Brand Shares of Small Cooking Appliances 2005-2008
Table 121 Forecast Sales of Small Cooking Appliances by Subsector: Volume 2008-2013
Table 122 Forecast Sales of Small Cooking Appliances by Subsector: Value 2008-2013
Table 123 Forecast Sales of Small Cooking Appliances by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2008-2013
Table 124 Forecast Sales of Small Cooking Appliances by Subsector: % Value Growth 2008-2013
SMALL KITCHEN APPLIANCES (NON-COOKING) IN THAILAND
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 125 Sales of Small Kitchen Appliances (Non-cooking) by Subsector: Volume 2003-2008
Table 126 Sales of Small Kitchen Appliances (Non-cooking) by Subsector: Value 2003-2008
Table 127 Sales of Small Kitchen Appliances (Non-cooking) by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2003-2008
Table 128 Sales of Small Kitchen Appliances (Non-cooking) by Subsector: % Value Growth 2003-2008
Table 129 Company Shares of Small Kitchen Appliances (Non-cooking) 2004-2008
Table 130 Brand Shares of Small Kitchen Appliances (Non-cooking) 2005-2008
Table 131 Forecast Sales of Small Kitchen Appliances (Non-cooking) by Subsector: Volume 2008-2013
Table 132 Forecast Sales of Small Kitchen Appliances (Non-cooking) by Subsector: Value 2008-2013
Table 133 Forecast Sales of Small Kitchen Appliances (Non-cooking) by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2008-2013
Table 134 Forecast Sales of Small Kitchen Appliances (Non-cooking) by Subsector: % Value Growth 2008-2013
VACUUM CLEANERS IN THAILAND
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 135 Sales of Vacuum Cleaners by Subsector: Volume 2003-2008
Table 136 Sales of Vacuum Cleaners by Subsector: Value 2003-2008
Table 137 Sales of Vacuum Cleaners by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2003-2008
Table 138 Sales of Vacuum Cleaners by Subsector: % Value Growth 2003-2008
Table 139 Unit Sales of Vacuum Cleaners by Format: % Breakdown 2004-2008
Table 140 Unit Sales of Vacuum Cleaners by Power Source: % Breakdown 2004-2008
Table 141 Company Shares of Vacuum Cleaners 2004-2008
Table 142 Brand Shares of Vacuum Cleaners 2005-2008
Table 143 Forecast Sales of Vacuum Cleaners by Subsector: Volume 2008-2013
Table 144 Forecast Sales of Vacuum Cleaners by Subsector: Value 2008-2013
Table 145 Forecast Sales of Vacuum Cleaners by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2008-2013
Table 146 Forecast Sales of Vacuum Cleaners by Subsector: % Value Growth 2008-2013
IRONS IN THAILAND
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 147 Sales of Irons: 2003-2008
Table 148 Sales of Irons: % Growth 2003-2008
Table 149 Unit Sales of Irons by Format: % Breakdown 2004-2008
Table 150 Company Shares of Irons 2004-2008
Table 151 Brand Shares of Irons 2005-2008
Table 152 Forecast Sales of Irons: 2008-2013
Table 153 Forecast Sales of Irons: % Growth 2008-2013
PERSONAL CARE APPLIANCES IN THAILAND
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 154 Sales of Personal Care Appliances: 2003-2008
Table 155 Sales of Personal Care Appliances: % Growth 2003-2008
Table 156 Sales of Hair Care Appliances by Format: % Breakdown 2003-2008
Table 157 Sales of Body Shavers by Type: % Breakdown 2003-2008
Table 158 Company Shares of Personal Care Appliances 2004-2008
Table 159 Brand Shares of Personal Care Appliances 2005-2008
Table 160 Forecast Sales of Personal Care Appliances: 2008-2013
Table 161 Forecast Sales of Personal Care Appliances: % Growth 2008-2013
AIR TREATMENT PRODUCTS IN THAILAND
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 162 Sales of Air Treatment Products: 2003-2008
Table 163 Sales of Air Treatment Products: % Growth 2003-2008
Table 164 Company Shares of Air Treatment Products 2004-2008
Table 165 Brand Shares of Air Treatment Products 2005-2008
Table 166 Forecast Sales of Air Treatment Products: 2008-2013
Table 167 Forecast Sales of Air Treatment Products: % Growth 2008-2013
HEATING APPLIANCES IN THAILAND
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS