Austria

Demand for large cooking appliances fell in 2023 for the second year in a row. However, due to the essential nature of the products included in the category and the strong dominance of replacement sales, the retail volume drop in large cooking…

Demand for microwaves reached a low level in 2023, having declined for the third consecutive year. Many consumers purchased microwaves during the outbreak of COVID-19, when more meals were eaten in households and demand increased for simple and quick…

Demand for personal care appliances declined for the second year in a row in Austria in 2023. High inflation remained, and the cost of living rose sharply due to the energy crisis triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. As such, the landscape was…

Demand for refrigeration appliances was at a low in 2023, recording a retail volume decline for the third consecutive year. Sales were high during COVID-19, with consumers purchasing refrigeration appliances in line with heightened time spent in the…

Retail volume sales in small cooking appliances continued to decrease significantly in 2023, and demand declined in all subcategories. The particularly high level of purchases made during COVID-19, due to home seclusion, continued to play a role,…