Consumer Appliances in South Korea
Consumer appliances in 2022: The big picture
What next for consumer appliances?
Table 1 Household Penetration of Selected Total Stock Consumer Appliances by Category 2018-2023
Table 2 Replacement Cycles of Consumer Appliances by Category 2018-2023
Table 3 Sales of Consumer Appliances by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 4 Sales of Consumer Appliances by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 5 Sales of Consumer Appliances by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 6 Sales of Consumer Appliances by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 7 Sales of Major Appliances by Category and Built-in/Freestanding Split: Volume 2017-2022
Table 8 Sales of Major Appliances by Category and Built-in/Freestanding Split: Value 2017-2022
Table 9 Sales of Major Appliances by Category and Built-in/Freestanding Split: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 10 Sales of Major Appliances by Category and Built-in/Freestanding Split: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 11 Sales of Small Appliances by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 12 Sales of Small Appliances by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 13 Sales of Small Appliances by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 14 Sales of Small Appliances by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 15 NBO Company Shares of Major Appliances: % Volume 2018-2022
Table 16 LBN Brand Shares of Major Appliances: % Volume 2019-2022
Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Small Appliances: % Volume 2018-2022
Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Small Appliances: % Volume 2019-2022
Table 19 Distribution of Major Appliances by Format: % Volume 2017-2022
Table 20 Distribution of Small Appliances by Format: % Volume 2017-2022
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Consumer Appliances by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Consumer Appliances by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Consumer Appliances by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 24 Forecast Sales of Consumer Appliances by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
Table 25 Forecast Sales of Major Appliances by Category and Built-in/Freestanding Split: Volume 2022-2027
Table 26 Forecast Sales of Major Appliances by Category and Built-in/Freestanding Split: Value 2022-2027
Table 27 Forecast Sales of Major Appliances by Category and Built-in/Freestanding Split: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 28 Forecast Sales of Major Appliances by Category and Built-in/Freestanding Split: % Value Growth 2022-2027
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Small Appliances by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 30 Forecast Sales of Small Appliances by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 31 Forecast Sales of Small Appliances by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Small Appliances by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
Summary 1 Research Sources
Dishwashers in South Korea
Volume growth slows in line with greater time spent outside the home
Sanitisation remains a key marketing claim for new products
Department stores and e-commerce post rapid growth, driven by consumer demand for premium dishwashers and shopping convenience respectively
Consumers’ desire for sanitisation and time-saving to drive sales, yet negative economic environment set to slow growth
Dishwasher capacity may be polarised, as manufacturers target different consumer groups
Intensifying competition between major manufacturers
Table 33 Sales of Dishwashers by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 34 Sales of Dishwashers by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 35 Sales of Dishwashers by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 36 Sales of Dishwashers by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 37 Sales of Dishwashers by Format: % Volume 2017-2022
Table 38 Sales of Dishwashers by Connected Appliances: % Volume 2018-2022
Table 39 NBO Company Shares of Dishwashers: % Volume 2018-2022
Table 40 LBN Brand Shares of Dishwashers: % Volume 2019-2022
Table 41 Distribution of Dishwashers by Format: % Volume 2017-2022
Table 42 Production of Dishwashers: Total Volume 2017-2022
Table 43 Forecast Sales of Dishwashers by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 44 Forecast Sales of Dishwashers by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 45 Forecast Sales of Dishwashers by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 46 Forecast Sales of Dishwashers by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
Home Laundry Appliances in South Korea
Volume growth slows after high spending in 2020 and 2021, but remains high, with polarised demand
Competition between LG and Samsung intensifies, while other players sustain shares by targeting niche segments
Appliances and electronics specialists remains the largest channel, yet share of e-commerce is gradually expanding
Unstable global economy likely to discourage consumer spending on expensive home laundry appliances in 2023
Continued polarisation of consumer demand
Competition for “smart control” and “upgradability” set to intensify
Table 47 Sales of Home Laundry Appliances by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 48 Sales of Home Laundry Appliances by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 49 Sales of Home Laundry Appliances by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 50 Sales of Home Laundry Appliances by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 51 Sales of Automatic Washer Dryers by Connected Appliances: % Volume 2017-2022
Table 52 Sales of Automatic Washing Machines by Format: % Volume 2017-2022
Table 53 Sales of Automatic Washing Machines by Volume Capacity: % Volume 2017-2022
Table 54 Sales of Automatic Washing Machines by Connected Appliances: % Volume 2018-2022
Table 55 NBO Company Shares of Home Laundry Appliances: % Volume 2018-2022
Table 56 LBN Brand Shares of Home Laundry Appliances: % Volume 2019-2022
Table 57 Distribution of Home Laundry Appliances by Format: % Volume 2017-2022
Table 58 Production of Home Laundry Appliances: Total Volume 2017-2022
Table 59 Forecast Sales of Home Laundry Appliances by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 60 Forecast Sales of Home Laundry Appliances by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 61 Forecast Sales of Home Laundry Appliances by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 62 Forecast Sales of Home Laundry Appliances by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
Large Cooking Appliances in South Korea
Electric built-in hobs drive sales of large cooking appliances
Manufacturers partner with food companies to educate consumers on the benefits of their large cooking appliances
Sales via builder merchants and construction shrink, while e-commerce and department stores grow
Electric hobs set to drive growth in large cooking appliances
Sales in builder merchants and construction channel to remain sluggish as housing supply plans are delayed by macroeconomic impacts
Haatz set to see an increasing challenge from Samsung
Table 63 Sales of Large Cooking Appliances by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 64 Sales of Large Cooking Appliances by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 65 Sales of Large Cooking Appliances by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 66 Sales of Large Cooking Appliances by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 67 Sales of Built-in Hobs by Format: % Volume 2017-2022
Table 68 Sales of Ovens by Connected Appliances: % Volume 2018-2022
Table 69 NBO Company Shares of Large Cooking Appliances: % Volume 2018-2022
Table 70 LBN Brand Shares of Large Cooking Appliances: % Volume 2019-2022
Table 71 NBO Company Shares of Built-in Hobs: % Volume 2018-2022
Table 72 NBO Company Shares of Ovens: % Volume 2018-2022
Table 73 NBO Company Shares of Cooker Hoods: % Volume 2018-2022
Table 74 NBO Company Shares of Built-in Cooker Hoods: % Volume 2018-2022
Table 75 NBO Company Shares of Freestanding Cooker Hoods: % Volume 2018-2022
Table 76 NBO Company Shares of Cookers: % Volume 2018-2022
Table 77 Distribution of Large Cooking Appliances by Format: % Volume 2017-2022
Table 78 Production of Large Cooking Appliances: Total Volume 2017-2022
Table 79 Forecast Sales of Large Cooking Appliances by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 80 Forecast Sales of Large Cooking Appliances by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 81 Forecast Sales of Large Cooking Appliances by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 82 Forecast Sales of Large Cooking Appliances by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
Microwaves in South Korea
The evolving multifunctionality of microwaves and the constant rise of ready meals sustain solid sales
Amidst increasing penetration rate, manufacturers promote multifunctional microwaves to drive sales
Appliances and electronics specialists remains dominant, while e-commerce share is expanding
Consumers’ pursuit of convenient yet tasty ready meals set to drive sales of microwaves despite maturity
Multifunctionality expected to be key to sustain sales of microwaves
Small local players and private label to attract single-person households
Table 83 Sales of Microwaves by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 84 Sales of Microwaves by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 85 Sales of Microwaves by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 86 Sales of Microwaves by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 87 Sales of Microwaves by Connected Appliances: % Volume 2018-2022
Table 88 NBO Company Shares of Microwaves: % Volume 2018-2022
Table 89 LBN Brand Shares of Microwaves: % Volume 2019-2022
Table 90 Distribution of Microwaves by Format: % Volume 2017-2022
Table 91 Forecast Sales of Microwaves by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 92 Forecast Sales of Microwaves by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 93 Forecast Sales of Microwaves by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 94 Forecast Sales of Microwaves by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
Refrigeration Appliances in South Korea
Limited desire for replacement results in volume decline, while value sales increase due to unit price surge
LG and Samsung remain the dominant leaders, with premium lines of refrigeration appliances
Sales are shifting from appliances and electronics specialists to e-commerce and department stores
Consumers’ need for cost-saving on food amidst economic constraints may sustain demand despite uncertain economic outlook
Electric wine coolers/chillers expected to post strong growth, as at-home drinking becomes a night-time routine and home parties increase
Premium and niche areas to be developed by players to increase value
Table 95 Sales of Refrigeration Appliances by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 96 Sales of Refrigeration Appliances by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 97 Sales of Refrigeration Appliances by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 98 Sales of Refrigeration Appliances by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 99 Sales of Freezers by Format: % Volume 2017-2022
Table 100 Sales of Freezers by Volume Capacity: % Volume 2017-2022
Table 101 Sales of Fridge Freezers by Format: % Volume 2017-2022
Table 102 Sales of Fridge Freezers by Volume Capacity: % Volume 2017-2022
Table 103 Sales of Fridge Freezers by Connected Appliances: % Volume 2018-2022
Table 104 Sales of Fridges by Volume Capacity: % Volume 2017-2022
Table 105 NBO Company Shares of Refrigeration Appliances: % Volume 2018-2022
Table 106 LBN Brand Shares of Refrigeration Appliances: % Volume 2019-2022
Table 107 NBO Company Shares of Built-in Fridge Freezers: % Volume 2018-2022
Table 108 NBO Company Shares of Freestanding Fridge Freezers: % Volume 2018-2022
Table 109 NBO Company Shares of Built-in Fridges: % Volume 2018-2022
Table 110 NBO Company Shares of Freestanding Fridges: % Volume 2018-2022
Table 111 Distribution of Refrigeration Appliances by Format: % Volume 2017-2022
Table 112 Production of Refrigeration Appliances: Total Volume 2017-2022
Table 113 Forecast Sales of Refrigeration Appliances by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 114 Forecast Sales of Refrigeration Appliances by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 115 Forecast Sales of Refrigeration Appliances by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 116 Forecast Sales of Refrigeration Appliances by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
Air Treatment Products in South Korea
Air conditioners and cooling fans drive sales, supported by the one cooling appliance per room trend
Shinil, Samsung and LG continue to be the top three players
Appliances and electronics specialists continues to lose share to e-commerce
Window air conditioners set to post the fastest growth, and sales of air purifiers also likely to increase strongly
Manufacturers will focus on air circulation, low noise, and maximum dust collection
Small and medium-sized manufacturers will look to differentiate from mainstream players
Table 117 Sales of Air Treatment Products by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 118 Sales of Air Treatment Products by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 119 Sales of Air Treatment Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 120 Sales of Air Treatment Products by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 121 Sales of Air Conditioners by Connected Appliances: % Volume 2018-2022
Table 122 NBO Company Shares of Air Treatment Products: % Volume 2018-2022
Table 123 LBN Brand Shares of Air Treatment Products: % Volume 2019-2022
Table 124 Distribution of Air Treatment Products by Format: % Volume 2017-2022
Table 125 Production of Air Conditioners: Total Volume 2017-2022
Table 126 Forecast Sales of Air Treatment Products by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 127 Forecast Sales of Air Treatment Products by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 128 Forecast Sales of Air Treatment Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 129 Forecast Sales of Air Treatment Products by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
Food Preparation Appliances in South Korea
Blenders and slow juicers continue to grow, backed by consumers’ interest in health, heightened during COVID-19
Manufacturers focus on maintaining the momentum achieved during COVID-19 with new product launches and brand marketing
Further rise in the penetration of e-commerce
Amidst slow growth due to high penetration, blenders expected to remain the key sales driver in food preparation appliances
Low noise and ultra high speed are expected to be key marketing claims for food preparation appliances
Further development of local players
Table 130 Sales of Food Preparation Appliances by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 131 Sales of Food Preparation Appliances by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 132 Sales of Food Preparation Appliances by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 133 Sales of Food Preparation Appliances by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 134 NBO Company Shares of Food Preparation Appliances: % Volume 2018-2022
Table 135 LBN Brand Shares of Food Preparation Appliances: % Volume 2019-2022
Table 136 Distribution of Food Preparation Appliances by Format: % Volume 2017-2022
Table 137 Forecast Sales of Food Preparation Appliances by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 138 Forecast Sales of Food Preparation Appliances by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 139 Forecast Sales of Food Preparation Appliances by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 140 Forecast Sales of Food Preparation Appliances by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
Personal Care Appliances in South Korea
Oral care and hair care appliances post the highest volume and value sales, but other personal care appliances drives growth
Manufacturers focus on sales of premium products to maximise revenue
E-commerce remains a key channel for sales of personal care appliances
AI and customisation expected to be key features for personal care appliances
Devices for hair loss and scalp health are expected to maintain growth momentum
Strong but falling shares for multinational companies
Table 141 Sales of Personal Care Appliances by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 142 Sales of Personal Care Appliances by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 143 Sales of Personal Care Appliances by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 144 Sales of Personal Care Appliances by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 145 Sales of Body Shavers by Format: % Volume 2017-2022
Table 146 Sales of Hair Care Appliances by Format: % Volume 2017-2022
Table 147 NBO Company Shares of Personal Care Appliances 2018-2022
Table 148 LBN Brand Shares of Personal Care Appliances 2019-2022
Table 149 Distribution of Personal Care Appliances by Format: % Volume 2017-2022
Table 150 Forecast Sales of Personal Care Appliances by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 151 Forecast Sales of Personal Care Appliances by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 152 Forecast Sales of Personal Care Appliances by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 153 Forecast Sales of Personal Care Appliances by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
Small Cooking Appliances in South Korea
Coffee machines posts healthy increase amidst fairly stagnant growth of small cooking appliances
Launches of coffee machines and unconventional new appliances continue
Appliances and electronics specialists continues to lose share to e-commerce
Coffee machines set to see the fastest growth, while other key categories will post slow and steady growth as they approach maturity
Retailers’ private label lines will become more popular due to cheaper prices and expanding product range
Cuckoo and Lihom-Cuchen set to retain overall leadership of small cooking appliances despite decline
Table 154 Sales of Small Cooking Appliances by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 155 Sales of Small Cooking Appliances by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 156 Sales of Small Cooking Appliances by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 157 Sales of Small Cooking Appliances by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 158 Sales of Freestanding Hobs by Format: % Volume 2017-2022
Table 159 NBO Company Shares of Small Cooking Appliances: % Volume 2018-2022
Table 160 LBN Brand Shares of Small Cooking Appliances: % Volume 2019-2022
Table 161 Distribution of Small Cooking Appliances by Format: % Volume 2017-2022
Table 162 Forecast Sales of Small Cooking Appliances by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 163 Forecast Sales of Small Cooking Appliances by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 164 Forecast Sales of Small Cooking Appliances by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 165 Forecast Sales of Small Cooking Appliances by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
Vacuum Cleaners in South Korea
Stick and robotic vacuum cleaners drive sales in 2022
LG and Samsung continue to lead vacuum cleaners
Appliances and electronics specialists loses share to e-commerce and department stores
Robotic and stick vacuum cleaners set to continue to drive sales, while handheld, cylinder and steam types will lose traction
Robotic vacuum cleaners will evolve further, with enhanced auto-pilot and precision sensors
More affordable models to compete with the leaders over the forecast period
Table 166 Sales of Vacuum Cleaners by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 167 Sales of Vacuum Cleaners by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 168 Sales of Vacuum Cleaners by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 169 Sales of Vacuum Cleaners by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 170 Sales of Robotic Vacuum Cleaners by Connected Appliances: % Volume 2018-2022
Table 171 NBO Company Shares of Vacuum Cleaners: % Volume 2018-2022
Table 172 LBN Brand Shares of Vacuum Cleaners: % Volume 2019-2022
Table 173 Distribution of Vacuum Cleaners by Format: % Volume 2017-2022
Table 174 Forecast Sales of Vacuum Cleaners by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 175 Forecast Sales of Vacuum Cleaners by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 176 Forecast Sales of Vacuum Cleaners by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 177 Forecast Sales of Vacuum Cleaners by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027