Consumer Appliances

Large cooking appliances faced a notable decline in sales volume, strongly influenced by the contraction within the real estate sector. This downturn in 2023 can be primarily attributed to the reduced construction of new homes, a trend that…

Large cooking appliances in Mexico has continued to sustain solid growth in retail volume terms in 2023, though not eclipsing the peak experienced in 2020. The initial surge in home cooking triggered by COVID-19 has persisted as consumers prepared…

Despite its negative performance in the past decade, microwaves continued to be very popular in Argentina in 2023, maintaining a relatively substantial sales volume. The category's enduring appeal is attributed to consumer awareness and the…

Both retail volume and value sales of microwaves are improving in 2023 compared to the previous year. Holding lower share overall, built-in microwaves is experiencing a more impressive performance, driven by higher average prices and strategies to…

Demand for microwaves was already declining in Chile prior to the pandemic, with this major appliance already present in over half of local households. Historically, there has also been a lack of important innovation to attract consumers. Access to…

Once again, the sales volume within the microwave category has experienced a decline compared to the preceding year. A prolonged struggle with innovation challenges has led these products to cede market share to alternatives deemed more functional.…

The microwave market in Mexico experienced a decline in retail volume sales for the first time in many years during the COVID-19 pandemic, breaking a trend of steadily rising household penetration driven by the convenience factor. Prior to the…

Despite positive sales in certain categories, imported brands encountered significant challenges in meeting consumer demand. Bureaucratic hurdles related to imports created scenarios where retailers struggled to offer various models from different…

While demand for personal care appliances in Brazil rises further, current value sales continue to record dynamic double-digit growth in 2023. Inflationary pressures continue to push up the average unit price although at a slower rate than in 2022.…

Due to the lower price points of personal care appliances and the fact that the purchasing process tends to be much quicker than it is for more expensive consumer appliances, category sales have rebounded from the previous year’s decline.

Despite the challenging economic climate in Colombia, personal care appliances has exhibited continued albeit moderated growth in 2023. Notably, the growth, albeit marginal, is primarily propelled by the rising popularity of body shavers among men.…

The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on personal care appliances in Mexico. As consumers worked and studied from home and socialised less, with restrictions on social gatherings like weddings, baptisms, birthday parties and quinceañeras – a…

Local consumers have become accustomed to living with inflation rates that rank among the highest in the world. Besides structural and monetary causes, inflation is also influenced by people's beliefs about future price trends. Economists refer to…

In 2023, demand for refrigeration appliances is improving compared to the previous year’s decline. Stronger performances by freestanding electric wine coolers/chillers and freestanding fridge freezers are highly influencing the growth trajectory of…

After registering two consecutive years of double-digit volume growth during the pandemic, retail volume and value sales of refrigeration appliances in Chile notably declined in 2022, as local consumers changed their purchasing habits. Without access…

The sales volume of refrigeration appliances has witnessed a considerable decline, primarily influenced by the prevailing economic conditions that have adversely impacted consumer purchasing power. A significant factor contributing to this downturn…

Refrigeration appliances in Mexico has sustained a positive trajectory throughout 2022 and into 2023 in terms of volume sales growth, buoyed by the enduring trend of remote working and hybrid work models that encourage Mexicans to spend increased…

As of 2023, the average unit prices of small cooking appliances have remained relatively low. Despite seeing price increases in line with inflation, these appliances have experienced slower price climbs compared to other goods or services. On…

Demand for small cooking appliances in Brazil continues to notably rise in 2023, with light fryers, rice cookers, hard pod coffee machines and espresso coffee machines particularly strong growth drivers. Among soft growth drivers, the demand relates…

After experiencing a strong decline in 2022, as a result of the waning impact of government subsidies to support the local economy during the pandemic, which helped drive up sales of small cooking appliances the previous year, category demand in…