Consumer Appliances

In 2023, retail volume sales of vacuum cleaners gained momentum, although totals still remain below 2019 levels. Sales of vacuum cleaners are mostly driven by replacements when a product breaks down. The tough economic conditions mean people are…

The transition to a hybrid work model, initiated by the Federal Government and increasingly adopted by various organisations, is reshaping the work landscape. As employees spend more time at home, the demand for vacuum cleaners is expected to rise.…

Volume growth in small cooking appliances remains stable, albeit at slowing growth rates than seen over the past few years as the category becomes more mature. Air-fryers continue to be popular, with both urban and rural consumers, as such appliances…

The demand for small cooking appliances continued to rise in 2023, bolstered by the healthy cooking and eating trends in the Philippines. The COVID-19 experience emphasised the need to focus on health and wellbeing. With many Filipinos still spending…

Small cooking appliances are benefitting from the factors which are also stimulating sales in food preparation appliances. Consumers are placing a key focus on healthy diets and lifestyles, thus seek kitchen appliances which help them in this area.…

In general terms, small cooking appliances are seeing steady growth trend in retail volume terms, with demand underpinned by the elevated interest in cooking a home that has been seen among the population of Poland since the onset of the COVID-19…

In 2023, small cooking appliances faced a decline in volume sales due to economic adversity. The surge in inflation caused by currency devaluation and escalated fuel costs severely impacted consumer spending power, triggering a notable rise in unit…

The rising popularity of air fryers signals a growing trend towards healthier eating habits in Morocco, as these appliances allow for less oil use compared to traditional frying methods. Additionally, their lower energy consumption compared to…

Small cooking appliances experienced a decline in volume terms for the second consecutive year in Canada in 2023. This follows a period of high growth in 2021, indicating a market normalisation. Various factors contributed to this decline, including…

Sales in refrigeration appliances have crept back into small positive volume growth, after the category’s previous years of slumps. This is in part attributed to the hot summer season in Vietnam, driving demand for refrigeration appliances which…

While many consumers continued to face financial pressures at the end of the review period, customisation gained importance as higher-income consumers wanted personalised products that fit with their design and aesthetic requirements. Thus,…

Refrigeration appliances remains in a volume slump in 2023, following the boost to sales seen in the earlier review period, supported by the cocooning and home-renovation trends seen during the era of the pandemic. For example, freezers were popular…

Retail volume sales of refrigeration appliances witnessed further decline in 2023 as consumers grappled with higher costs of living. The purchase of new appliances has been weakened by the slowdown in the housing market, as fewer people moved homes.…

In 2023, refrigeration appliances experienced a significant decline in volume terms due to challenging economic conditions, despite being among the most essential categories in Nigeria's consumer appliances sector. Although 2022 had already faced…

In 2023, retail volume growth in refrigeration appliances gathered momentum, with sales moving well above pre-pandemic levels. Consumers are no longer able to delay replacing their old refrigeration appliances and have had to make the investment.…

The year 2023 saw a notable downturn in the sales of refrigeration appliances, primarily influenced by the sluggish state of the housing market. This downturn marked a continuation of the negative trend observed in 2022. Despite the decline in volume…

Sales in personal care appliances are supported by rising incomes and standards of living in Vietnam, leading to consumers paying more attention to their appearances. Social media trends are also influencing sales, both in urban areas and reaching…

The demand for personal care appliances continued to grow through small lower-priced-brands or unbranded products at the end of the review period. Regardless of the brand name, if consumers find a product that can perform the job, such as for hair…

Personal care appliances see another year of growth in 2023, following the reopening of society after the previous pandemic restrictions. This led to people returning to workplaces and re-embracing their social lives, thus paying more attention to…

Personal care appliances witnessed steady retail volume growth in 2023, although demand has weakened slightly year-on-year, due to the high cost of living. The demand for personal care appliances stems from the growing emphasis on self-care and…