Philippines

Semi-automatic washing machines remained the most popular type of home laundry appliances in the Philippines at the end of the review period. Semi-automatic washing machines, which continued to recover from the 2020 slump in retail volume sales…

All categories of large cooking appliances witnessed retail volume increases in 2023, although there were divergences in terms of the pace of growth. In retail volume terms, built-in models continued to dominate large cooking appliances in the…

A microwave oven is a key appliance for consumers who demand convenience cooking appliances. Following a strong, but relatively limited, drop in retail volume sales in 2020, caused by COVID-19 pandemic-related strict lockdowns and restricted retail…

The demand for personal care appliances continued to grow through small lower-priced-brands or unbranded products at the end of the review period. Regardless of the brand name, if consumers find a product that can perform the job, such as for hair…

While many consumers continued to face financial pressures at the end of the review period, customisation gained importance as higher-income consumers wanted personalised products that fit with their design and aesthetic requirements. Thus,…

The demand for small cooking appliances continued to rise in 2023, bolstered by the healthy cooking and eating trends in the Philippines. The COVID-19 experience emphasised the need to focus on health and wellbeing. With many Filipinos still spending…

Vacuum cleaners continued to enjoy fast growth in demand in 2023. This performance continued to be supported by heightened awareness of the importance of hygiene and cleanliness to health since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The public health…

Due to the continual increase in urbanisation in the Philippines leading to the creation of more jobs, opportunities, and economic activity, the younger generation and working population of the Philippines have been rising. As an effect of higher…

The combination of ethical, environmental, and quality considerations, coupled with effective marketing strategies, is contributing to the rising popularity of brands offering lab-grown diamonds in the Philippines. Lab-grown diamonds are often…

Higher consumer spending due to urbanisation, more online and offline retail opportunities due to high economic activity, and a growing interest in personal style and expression as a response to long periods of COVID-19 lockdowns are set to drive…