Netherlands

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…

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…

Food preparation appliances recorded a decline in retail volume sales in 2023, driven by consumers' reluctance to spend on the appliances due to rising inflation. In addition, many had invested in appliances during COVID-19, having little motivation…

Dishwashers recorded a decline in retail volume sales in 2023, partly driven down by the sluggish housing market. As interest rates increased in 2023, consumers were reluctant to purchase homes or move from one home to another. As borrowing also…

Due to rising inflation and price sensitivity, sales of consumer appliances in the Netherlands were challenged in 2023. Retail volume sales of both large and smaller appliances declined as consumers remained cautious, postponing purchases, especially…