Dishwashers

In line with energy-efficiency initiatives and developments, across multiple categories of consumer appliances, new energy consumption standards are being set for dishwashers.

Due to currency devaluations, import restrictions and foreign currency shortages, the unit price of dishwashers jumped by some 65% in 2023. Current value sales have skyrocketed since 2022 due to these soaring retail prices. The fear of currency…

The sales volume of dishwashers in Argentina continued its upward trajectory in 2023. However, considering the category's low penetration rate in Argentina, the growth witnessed during this period remained relatively moderate.

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 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…

In 2022, the COVID-19 pandemic hit China hard, forcing almost all parts of the country into partial or total lockdown on various occasions. As a consumer appliances category relying significantly on professional installation services, dishwashers…

Dishwashers in Colombia witnessed a slight decrease in sales volume compared to the previous year, primarily due to a contraction in the country's construction sector, directly impacting the category. The decline is chiefly attributed to a decrease…

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…

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…

The waning impact of the pandemic in South Africa has changed how many households operate in terms of busier lifestyles. The main change is that many employees continue to observe remote/hybrid working measures, and thus are spending greater time at…

Retail volume sales continue to decrease in 2023, following the high level demand seen at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many households replaced existing dishwashers during this period as consumers were in lockdown, and so given the lengthy…

Dishwashers saw a double-digit decline in retail volume terms in 2022, with the category continuing to decline in 2023, albeit at a slower rate. Despite inflation and the increase in the average unit price of dishwashers this was not enough to offset…

After achieving dynamic volume growth in 2021, driven by greater access to financial liquidity for local consumers, demand for dishwashers notably declined in 2022. Struggling to maintain their international supply chains due to higher container…

A key trend in dishwashers in Germany in 2023 was the marked reduction in upgrade purchases. This was largely down to the prevailing economic conditions, with inflationary pressures being felt across most consumer goods categories. This dampened…

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…

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 dishwashers, quiet operation and efficient performance remain top priorities, resonating with consumers’ demand for seamless kitchen experiences. While these core features continue to drive innovation, leading brands have also invested in…

Dishwashers saw strong growth in retail volume terms in Thailand in 2023 with this dynamism being due to various factors, including the new technology that is driving consumers to seek modern appliances. Additionally, the popularity of small capacity…

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…

After significant declines the previous year, retail value sales of freestanding dishwashers are experiencing double-digit growth in 2023, benefiting major category players such as Midea, Electrolux, Britânia Eletrodomésticos and Whirlpool SA. While…