Large Cooking Appliances

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…

In 2023, electric large cooking appliances are set to experience growth, while gas large cooking appliances are expected to experience volume decline, largely influenced by consumer-driven trends and emerging environmental considerations. The…

Ongoing shortages of raw materials and labour, coupled with rising inflation, resulted in delays for major infrastructure projects and first home builds during the review period. The impact on the housing market has been evident, and with interest…

Entering 2023, the easing of COVID-19 restrictions boosted consumer confidence instantly, as people were able to travel with peace of mind, without the fear of being put into arbitrary lockdowns. However, the prospects for the housing market have…

Overall large cooking appliances is set to see a decline in volume terms in 2023. This is due to the expectation of solid volume declines across the board, with the strongest falls expected for categories such as built-in hobs, built-in cooker hoods,…

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…

After a significant decline in demand in 2022, retail volume sales of large cooking appliances are growing in 2023, albeit slowly, benefiting both national and international manufacturers in the country. On the other hand, retail value growth’s…

The shortage of electricity across the country has resulted in increasing demand for alternative power sources such as solar and gas. Since the introduction of load shedding in South Africa, which restricts access to electricity for a certain amount…

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…

Large cooking appliances registered retail volume growth in 2023, driven by built-in hobs, the largest product area. All other areas, including ovens, cooker hoods and freestanding cookers, declined in volume sales as they have a stronger alliance…

Demand for large cooking appliances continues to experience decline in 2023, resulting from economic instability and a real estate slowdown that has persisted from the previous year. Local consumers are choosing to continue using their existing large…

Sales of large cooking appliances took off during 2021 with the increased time being spent at home encouraging consumers to invest in home improvements. Unable or unwilling to visit foodservice outlets or go on holiday some consumers took the…

While retail volume growth of large cooking appliances is slowing in 2023, higher current value growth is primarily being influenced by surging commodity prices driven by high inflation rates. As a result, local consumers are either deferring their…

Built-in hobs and ovens saw volume sales decline in 2023 as they continued to stabilise after the booming sales of 2021. While built-in hobs volume sales remained higher than in 2020, oven volumes fell below the level seen before the boom that…

In 2023, Germany was experiencing strong inflationary pressures, which was having an understandable impact on the spending habits of German consumers, particularly within the realm of large cooking appliances. The increased cost of living was…

The private housing supply predicted for 2023 has approximately doubled compared with the pre-pandemic period, which is set to lead to an increase in demand for large cooking appliances. Following a spike in new residential housing, especially after…

A rise in retail price levels continued into 2023, with rising costs of raw material sourcing, logistical challenges, and rising labour costs leading to spikes in retail price points. In addition, retailers were overstocked in a post-COVID-19…

Consistent with observations across consumer appliances, sales volumes for large cooking appliances fell in 2023 as they normalised in the wake of a boost in demand during the COVID-19 crisis. The pandemic led to a spike in sales in 2020 and 2021,…

Since the onset of the pandemic in 2020, many individuals chose to relocate to smaller cities or semirural regions in pursuit of achieving a better work-life balance. Concerns about mental health associated with densely populated metropolitan areas…

After experiencing a strong decrease in 2022 due to the ending of the government’s pandemic-related financial support that drove up sales the previous year and greater mobility outside of the home as restrictions eased, meaning less time spent…