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Panasonic is a clear leader in Japan. However, its presence overseas is limited compared to other appliance giants. Panasonic is one of the leading players in Southeast Asia in multiple categories such as Split Air Conditioners and Hair Care…
Home laundry appliances continue to struggle in retail volume terms in 2023, albeit with a slight improvement on the previous three years. It is noted that lower- to mid-income consumers and those living in rural areas are not concerned about…
Sales in home laundry appliances maintain positive volume sales in 2023, whilst value sales are supported by price hikes. Consumers have been more aware of hygiene since the era of the pandemic, thus have been paying more attention to the cleaning…
Overall home laundry appliances is set to experience retail volume decline for the second year in a row in 2023, in a correction from the dynamic growth seen in 2021. However, the decline in 2023 is expected to be steeper than the one seen in 2022,…
Home laundry appliances is set to see a decline in retail volume terms at the top level in 2023. This comes as a result of the expectation of volume declines across all the main categories – automatic dryers, automatic washer dryers, and automatic…
One of Western Europe's leading home laundry appliance brands, Beko, has introduced an eco-friendly line to promote sustainable living to consumers. Aligned with the brand’s sustainability mission, the range claims to offer reliability, high…
Semi-automatic washing machines remained the most popular type of home laundry appliances in the Philippines at the end of the review period. Semi-automatic washing machines, which continued to recover from the 2020 slump in retail volume sales…
Home laundry faced a decline in retail volume sales in 2023 as price-sensitive consumers were reluctant to spend on big ticket items. Additionally, sales of home laundry appliances rose during COVID-19; meaning that the need to replace items was low…
Sales of home laundry appliances continued to slump in 2023, with many consumers having already updated their white goods during the lockdown-inspired home renovations. One of the trends seen during COVID-19 was a demand for quieter washing machines,…
Sales of built-in home laundry appliances continued to decline in retail volume terms in 2023 due to the limited popularity of these products in the market. Built-in appliances cater to a niche market segment, primarily targeting affluent consumers…
While retail volume growth was positive in 2023, sales were hampered by a shift from spending on goods to services and experiences. As Taiwan ended COVID-19 restrictions at the end of 2022, many consumers were eager to travel abroad. This revenge…
Home laundry appliances saw a decrease in retail sales volumes in 2023, representing something of a return to normalised sales levels following the impact of the COVID-19 crisis, which brought forward volume sales in 2020 and 2021. However, the fall…
Demand for automatic dryers continued to drop sharply in 2023, with the category seeing a deeper decline in retail volume terms than the one experienced by the other categories within home laundry appliances. During the pandemic, the demand for…
Demand for home laundry appliances is growing in 2023 following a marginal dip in retail volume sales the previous year. The category’s performance is mainly attributed to a significant increase in demand for automatic dryers, while retail volume…
Remote/hybrid working measures in South Africa since the pandemic have changed consumers’ lifestyles, including placing greater pressure on their time. Busy consumers must juggle work with childcare commitments, including taking or collecting them…
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…
Hygiene is a key trend seen in home laundry appliances since the era of the pandemic, in line with many health and wellness trends, whereby consumers have been paying more attention to their health and the cleanliness of their surroundings. As such,…
Sales in home laundry appliances are facing similar challenges to those seen in other major consumer appliances, as such products are regarded as big investments during a time of economic uncertainty, inflationary pressures, and high energy prices.…
After a strong period of growth, home laundry appliances are registering decline in volume terms, largely due to maturity and the high level of household penetration of automatic washing machines. The high levels of investments made in home laundry…
In 2023, home laundry appliances are showing signs of recovery, with a slight increase in retail volume sales. After a notable decline in 2022, consumers have returned to purchasing home laundry appliances. This recovery may be attributed to several…