Asia Pacific

Retail volume sales of major appliances are declining in 2023, albeit by a slower rate compared to 2022, attributed to inflation and consumers’ constrained budgets. During the pandemic, demand for many consumer appliances experienced an unprecedented…

Air treatment products in South Korea is exhibiting a mixed performance. Cooling appliances are mostly experiencing positive demand due to global warming and exceedingly hot summers in the country, whereas air purifiers and humidifiers are…

It has long been a trend in vacuum cleaners that volume sales of cylinder vacuum cleaners are shifting to stick vacuum cleaners. This started around 2010, when Dyson began to sell stick vacuum cleaners in Japan with the phrase, “the only vacuum…

Small cooking appliances experienced dynamic growth in 2020, followed by a year of stagnation in 2021, as COVID-19 prevailed over the country in these two years. Home seclusion, or sugomori in Japanese, was a hot term back then. Households needed…

In Japan, more than 80% of volume sales and more than 90% of value sales within refrigeration appliances come from a single category: freestanding fridge-freezers – this is “the” refrigeration appliance in the country. Being a hot and humid country…

The volume growth of personal care appliances in 2023 is expected to be negligible. This is an important category within consumer appliances, as it is seen as part of wellness. Personal care has always been, and will remain, an important trend, not…

Microwaves saw a positive impact on its volume sales in the first two years of the pandemic, in 2020 and 2021. This was the period with the most home seclusion, when people needed to cook and eat at home more frequently. Cooking from scratch, warming…

Large cooking appliances in Japan is composed of built-in hobs, ovens, and both built-in and freestanding cooker hoods. Range cookers are not common in Japan, while ovens is only a small category, as the space in kitchens is usually limited, and the…

In Japan, the front-loading format of washer dryers and washing machines is called the drum type (drum-gata), whereas top-loading products are called the vertical type (tate-gata). Generally speaking, many washer dryers fall under the drum type in…

Blenders is expected to account for over 70% of sales of food preparation appliances in volume terms in Japan in 2023. The performance of blenders is therefore crucial to the performance of the overall category. Blenders is set to see another year of…

Despite the expectation of decline in 2023 due to the difficult economic environment and more time spent outside the home, a dishwasher is named amongst the three “must-haves” for households with busy lifestyles, typically those with children and…

COVID-19 directly impacted retail volume sales of consumer appliances in 2020 and 2021, but in 2022 and 2023 its impact faded. However, a larger impact in 2022 and 2023 has been from inflation, which derived in large part from the war in Ukraine,…

Air treatment products saw a notable impact from COVID-19. As the pandemic spread, it was soon known to the public that the disease was spread through the air, via small particles. The term aerosol infection spread through the mass media just like…

In 2023, demand for vacuum cleaners in Singapore remains stable, supported by significant technological advancements and a greater focus on hygiene since the pandemic. However, consumers’ priorities are shifting. With COVID-19 spreading widely in…

In 2023, retail volume growth of small cooking appliances in Singapore continues to slow, although frequent discounting and promotional activities are supporting the category’s overall positive performance. In addition, the completion of new housing…

The Samsung Bespoke line has garnered significant popularity and attention within the dynamic market of Singapore. This innovative and customisable range of home appliances has struck a chord with Singaporean consumers, offering them a unique blend…

In Singapore, COVID-19 restrictions on outdoor and group activities were relaxed from April 2022. As a result, consumers started to return to the office more frequently. This shift led to increasing awareness of physical appearance. Despite being…

In the bustling environment of Singapore, where time is a precious commodity and space is often at a premium, the microwave has evolved from a mere kitchen appliance into a modern day necessity. This transformation can be attributed to several key…

Ovens have emerged as an intriguing example of the interplay between aesthetic allure and practical functionality. While these kitchen appliances hold a significant place in modern homes for their visual appeal and potential for culinary…

Front-loading automatic washing machines have gained significant popularity in Singapore due to their efficiency, performance, and space-saving designs. In a city where space is often limited, the practical advantages of front- load options make…