Consumer Appliances

In 2023, demand for consumer appliances declined for the third consecutive year in Austria. Retail volume sales were still noticeably impacted by the increase in purchases during COVID-19, when consumers invested more in consumer appliances due to…

Government forecasts indicate a positive GDP growth for Vietnam across 2023, with a gradual decline in the average monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI), which is a good sign regarding stabilisation of inflation. The government in Vietnam aims to keep…

Consumer appliances continued to exhibit a corrective phase throughout 2023, stemming from the heightened sales witnessed during the pandemic, attributed to prolonged home isolation due to COVID-19 policies and a robust housing market. This…

After a year of healthy growth in 2022, the demand for consumer appliances in India notably slowed in 2023, hindered by inflationary pressures and a cost-of-living crisis. This was one of the key themes that plagued the industry during the year.…

Inflation remains a key factor for consumer appliances in Romania in 2023, as consumers’ purchasing power continues to be affected by these economic pressures. In this context, volume sales of major appliances remain low, as many consumers are…

In 2023, consumer appliances in Taiwan posted slower retail volume and value growth compared to the previous year, with sales negatively impacted by inflationary pressure, the slowdown in the local real estate market, and a spending shift from goods…

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…

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…

High inflation continues to cause significant implications for the Polish economy and its consumers in 2023, leading to a decrease in purchasing power as the prices of goods and services increased. Many households are struggling with high costs of…

Consumer appliances in Morocco has demonstrated mixed performance amidst rising inflation and supply chain disruptions in 2023. Despite a dip in demand during 2021 and early 2022, certain categories have regained their pre-pandemic sales levels.…

Consumer appliances in Turkey is seeing positive growth in 2023, despite the major earthquake which hit the country in February 2023, with volume growth at a healthy level and value growth notably high, due to spikes in unit prices connected to the…

In 2023, consumer appliances faced a notable decline across categories, primarily attributed to exacerbated inflation. The local currency depreciation and a surge in fuel prices, along with a Federal Government demonetisation policy, collectively…

The performance of consumer appliances in the Philippines towards the end of the review period was significantly affected by high inflation in 2022, with a slightly higher inflation rate projected for 2023 as a whole. This has dampened the growth…

Following the recovery from COVID-19, in 2022, consumers moved spending towards services above goods, leading to a decline in sales of consumer appliances. In addition, spending on consumer appliances was heightened during the outbreak, with home…

Danish economic conditions have softened in 2023 with the rate of inflation easing and retail prices moderating in most categories. Excess levels of stock have encouraged retailers to pursue price cutting strategies in a bid to stimulate demand,…

Consumer appliances in Colombia encountered moderate growth in 2023, marking the lowest volume growth in the past six years. Major appliances suffered a decline in volume sales, impacted by multiple factors, including reduced purchasing power among…

The consumer appliances market in Sweden saw volume sales fall in 2023, following higher demand during the COVID-19 crisis when consumer spending was much more focused on the domestic environment. While the decline in volume sales seen in 2023 was in…

A significant contributor to flat growth in major appliance sales is the prevailing economic conditions in Singapore. Economic fluctuations, stagnant wage growth, and high living costs can influence consumer decisions. In such conditions, consumers…

Consumer appliances in Hungary recorded a retail volume decline in 2023, negatively impacted by rising inflation and reduced consumer spending power. With lower disposable incomes, many consumers focused on essential, necessary spending, with those…

Consumer appliances in Egypt witnessed a marked slowdown in retail volume sales in 2023, achieving a stagnant performance overall. High inflation is the main factor behind the dynamic increase in current value sales of consumer appliances. Volume…