Consumer Appliances

The post-pandemic recovery in the sales of dishwashers continued in 2023, with volume growth gaining momentum. With the return to workplaces and busy lifestyles, people have less time for household chores such as dishwashing. Dishwashers are mostly…

In Mexico, dishwashers have historically been niche products, with a relatively low household penetration rate. Local consumers have traditionally shown little interest in dishwashers, constrained by economics but also often remaining unconvinced by…

Demand for dishwashers in Malaysia has been heavily influenced by the reduced presence of expatriates, who traditionally constituted a significant customer segment for this appliance. The adoption of remote working policies by businesses, both local…

Despite the expectation of decline in 2023 due to the difficult economic environment and more time spent outside the home, a dishwasher is named amongst the three “must-haves” for households with busy lifestyles, typically those with children and…

During the pandemic eating at home was a necessity with consumers working and studying from home and access to foodservice outlets being restricted. Food preparation and mealtimes represented important occasions for consumers to spend quality time…

In September 2022, Israel removed the requirement for the Standards Institute of Israel to inspect household and industrial electrical products when they were being imported. Importers can now self-declare compliance with EU regulations, enabling…

Dishwashers are still perceived as niche consumer appliances in Indonesia, and as such, are not seen as a necessity in most homes. Many middle- to upper-income households have domestic help for dishwashing tasks, while dishwashers are too expensive…

During the pandemic, dishwashers experienced a surge in sales as consumers were confined to their homes and therefore sought appliances that would help simplify household chores while they tried to balance work and childcare responsibilities.…

Built-in dishwashers benefited from the increasing need for convenient appliances in households, especially for consumers with new kitchen builds that want new appliances to integrate. Built-in dishwashers are increasingly selected over freestanding…

The demand for dishwashers is predicted to increase further in Hong Kong in 2023, supported by more education about these appliances, and greater visibility in retailers. There has been an uptick in the amount of advertising from retailers on both…