Read the latest reports on Western Europe, with local insight, sp...
Read the latest reports on Western Europe, with local insight, specialist knowledge and a comprehensive breakdown of key market data. Our research identifies key strategic themes relevant across the region, while also providing a more granular unders...
Throughout 2023, a harmonised trend was being seen across all German home laundry appliance categories, reflecting the country’s unyielding standards and preferences. Driven by uniform consumer demands for durability, innovation and efficiency, this…
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…
Microwaves saw volume sales decline in the French market in 2023 and prices fell markedly due to intense competition in the market after several price increases. There is limited room for value growth in a category that has already gone through a lot…
With players understanding the distinct preferences of the technologically adept German consumer base, 2023 marked a significant upsurge in microwaves incorporating smart technologies in the German market. Driven by the inherent value that Germans…
Even though certain categories saw a lockdown related boost and thus are now seeing aligning slumps, the return to out-of-home lifestyles and renewed social interactions is ultimately stimulating demand for personal care appliances. Indeed, consumers…
In 2023, personal care appliances in Germany showcased a pronounced focus on hair care innovations. Influenced heavily by evolving social media beauty standards and a surge in DIY hair care content, German consumers showed an increased interest in…
The deep penetration and essential character of fridge freezers and fridges sustained a relatively stable level of demand and meant that these products exhibited a slower rate of volume decline than other consumer appliances at the end of the review…
Refrigeration appliances underwent a significant transition in Germany in 2023. Historically, German consumers, renowned for their prudence and judicious spending habits, had been favouring longevity over frequent replacements. This trend became even…
Within espresso coffee machines, fully automated coffee machines continued to progress at a slower pace in volume growth terms. The value of fully automated machines, meanwhile, felt the downward pressure of more intense competition in the market and…
In 2023, health and wellness trends deeply permeated the landscape of small cooking appliances in Germany, echoing a nationwide commitment to healthier lifestyles. Fryers, especially air fryers, continued to see strong growth in 2023. These…
Following a sales slump in 2022, standard vacuum cleaners continued to struggle with a decrease in volumes in 2023. This resulted largely from the fact that 2020 and 2021 had been good years for the category. The era of the pandemic led to consumers…
In 2023, vacuum cleaners in Germany was seeing rising demand for robotic and smart models. As households increasingly integrate smart home ecosystems, these cutting-edge, autonomous cleaning devices have become integral to the modern German…
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…
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…
There was a continued fall in retail volume sales during 2023, linked to rising inflation and declining disposable incomes, with consumers prioritising essential purchases. As such, many Norwegians placed the purchases of big-ticket items on hold,…
The consumer appliances market in Sweden saw volume sales fall in 2023, following higher demand during the COVID-19 crisis when consumer spending was much more focused on the domestic environment. While the decline in volume sales seen in 2023 was in…
A shift in spending from goods to services following COVID-19 impacted sales of dishwashers in 2023, with many consumers deprioritising household purchases. Furthermore, the spike in sales noted during the COVID-19 pandemic led to lower need for…
The dishwashers category witnessed a fall in volume sales in 2023 as it saw some normalisation following the spike in demand witnessed as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, which encouraged consumers to focus spending on their homes and increased the…
A continued fall in retail volume sales was noted in 2023, following a spike in sales noted during home seclusion and COVID-19. In addition, following the lifting of restrictions, household spending priorities have shifted away from appliances to…