Consumer Appliances

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,…