Consumer Appliances

Consumers are facing increased pressure from rising prices as global inflation reaches 7% in 2023. The impact of higher costs of living is felt from top earners in developed markets to struggling households in emerging and developing countries.…

Air treatment products recorded a decline in retail volume in 2023, driven by a strong decline in air purifiers and coolers. However, sales were positive for air conditioners, including portable room air conditioners and split air conditioners, with…

Retail volume sales of air treatment products are normalising following the fluctuations of recent years, when the COVID-19 pandemic boosted demand. In the post-pandemic era, there has been less immediate need for air treatment products. Household…

In 2023, another hot summer again benefited sales of cooling fans, although not to the same extent as in the previous year due the to the category’s higher level of penetration. Cooling fans saw value sales grow more slowly than volumes in 2023…

Burgeoning demand for comprehensive air treatment solutions was being seen in Germany in 2023. As awareness about airborne diseases grew, so did the importance of maintaining pristine indoor air quality. With many Germans adopting flexible work…

In 2022, the government scheme 'Recycle, Replace Appliances' was launched, offering subsidies if consumers replaced old split air conditioners and upgraded to more energy-efficient ones. This contributed to huge growth in sales of split air…

Demand for air treatment products remained high in 2023, continuing the pattern seen in the previous two years. In summer 2023, demand peaked due to heatwaves and above average temperatures. Meanwhile in the spring and fall some regions in the…

Increases in retail price levels were seen in 2022; the results of higher input cost, with spikes in prices for raw materials, logistical challenges and rising labour costs. However, while costs remained high in 2023, retail price increases were…

Several hot waves and intense periods of rain in the winter months benefited category growth in 2023, with air conditioner and cooling fans seeing a positive performance. By contrast, air purifiers have maintained a negative performance in volume…

Portable air conditioners reported important growth both in retail volume and current value terms in 2023. These products do not require installation and can be used immediately after being bought. During 2023 the soaring demand for air conditioners…

Air treatment products stood out in the Swedish consumer appliances market in 2023 as the category registered a rise in volume sales despite a challenging economic climate, characterised by an increasing cost of living from higher interest rates and…

Air treatment continued to grow in 2023, as a comfortable home remained a priority for most consumers. As Dutch summers become unpredictably hot, consumers are interested in long-term solutions which are also sustainable in terms of energy use. As a…

Although seeing a notable slowdown, air treatment products is expected to maintain growth in retail volume terms in 2023. This is the only small appliances category that is anticipated to experience growth in 2023. There has not been universal growth…

The hot summer of 2023 has helped to boost sales in air treatment products through the year, heralding a notable recovery compared to the slight slump seen in 2022. Although the summer arrived quite late, with mild weather up until around the end of…

The briefing introduces the Cities Households Necessities Spending Index. The index ranks 1,075 cities by household expenditure on non-discretionary items, namely food, housing, and clothing and footwear. This analysis focuses on 160 major cities.…

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…

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,…

The consumer appliances market in France witnessed decline in 2023, as it was negatively impacted by a combination of factors. Rising inflation on food products and other goods, along with increased energy prices and a slowdown in the real estate…

In 2023, the German consumer appliances industry was navigating through a complex landscape, showing varying developments across different categories. Major and small appliances have each faced their own unique set of challenges and opportunities.…

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…