Consumer Appliances in Japan

TABLE OF CONTENTS

List Of Contents And Tables

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Consumer appliances in 2024: The big picture
• 2024 key trends
• Competitive landscape
• Retailing developments
• What next for consumer appliances?

MARKET INDICATORS

• Table 1 Household Penetration of Selected Total Stock Consumer Appliances by Category 2019-2025
• Table 2 Replacement Cycles of Consumer Appliances by Category 2019-2025

MARKET DATA

• Table 3 Sales of Consumer Appliances by Category: Volume 2019-2024
• Table 4 Sales of Consumer Appliances by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 5 Sales of Consumer Appliances by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 6 Sales of Consumer Appliances by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 7 Sales of Major Appliances by Category and Built-in/Freestanding Split: Volume 2019-2024
• Table 8 Sales of Major Appliances by Category and Built-in/Freestanding Split: Value 2019-2024
• Table 9 Sales of Major Appliances by Category and Built-in/Freestanding Split: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 10 Sales of Major Appliances by Category and Built-in/Freestanding Split: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 11 Sales of Small Appliances by Category: Volume 2019-2024
• Table 12 Sales of Small Appliances by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 13 Sales of Small Appliances by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 14 Sales of Small Appliances by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 15 NBO Company Shares of Major Appliances: % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 16 LBN Brand Shares of Major Appliances: % Volume 2021-2024
• Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Small Appliances: % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Small Appliances: % Volume 2021-2024
• Table 19 Distribution of Major Appliances by Format: % Volume 2019-2024
• Table 20 Distribution of Small Appliances by Format: % Volume 2019-2024
• Table 21 Forecast Sales of Consumer Appliances by Category: Volume 2024-2029
• Table 22 Forecast Sales of Consumer Appliances by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 23 Forecast Sales of Consumer Appliances by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
• Table 24 Forecast Sales of Consumer Appliances by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
• Table 25 Forecast Sales of Major Appliances by Category and Built-in/Freestanding Split: Volume 2024-2029
• Table 26 Forecast Sales of Major Appliances by Category and Built-in/Freestanding Split: Value 2024-2029
• Table 27 Forecast Sales of Major Appliances by Category and Built-in/Freestanding Split: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
• Table 28 Forecast Sales of Major Appliances by Category and Built-in/Freestanding Split: % Value Growth 2024-2029
• Table 29 Forecast Sales of Small Appliances by Category: Volume 2024-2029
• Table 30 Forecast Sales of Small Appliances by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 31 Forecast Sales of Small Appliances by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
• Table 32 Forecast Sales of Small Appliances by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

DISCLAIMER

SOURCES

• Summary 1 Research Sources

REFRIGERATION APPLIANCES IN JAPAN

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Refrigeration appliances maintains its declining trend
• Panasonic launches a smart fridge-freezer with an embedded camera
• Players launch functions that contribute to sustainability

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Aqua and Haier set to be on the rise
• The growth momentum of freezers is likely to return
• Will changes in door configuration continue to be seen?

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 33 Sales of Refrigeration Appliances by Category: Volume 2019-2024
• Table 34 Sales of Refrigeration Appliances by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 35 Sales of Refrigeration Appliances by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 36 Sales of Refrigeration Appliances by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 37 Sales of Freezers by Format: % Volume 2019-2024
• Table 38 Sales of Freezers by Volume Capacity: % Volume 2019-2024
• Table 39 Sales of Fridge Freezers by Format: % Volume 2019-2024
• Table 40 Sales of Fridge Freezers by Volume Capacity: % Volume 2019-2024
• Table 41 Sales of Fridge Freezers by Smart Appliances: % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 42 Sales of Fridges by Volume Capacity: % Volume 2019-2024
• Table 43 NBO Company Shares of Refrigeration Appliances: % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 44 LBN Brand Shares of Refrigeration Appliances: % Volume 2021-2024
• Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Built-in Fridge Freezers: % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 46 NBO Company Shares of Freestanding Fridge Freezers: % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 47 NBO Company Shares of Built-in Fridges: % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 48 NBO Company Shares of Freestanding Fridges: % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 49 Distribution of Refrigeration Appliances by Format: % Volume 2019-2024
• Table 50 Production of Refrigeration Appliances: Total Volume 2019-2024
• Table 51 Forecast Sales of Refrigeration Appliances by Category: Volume 2024-2029
• Table 52 Forecast Sales of Refrigeration Appliances by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 53 Forecast Sales of Refrigeration Appliances by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
• Table 54 Forecast Sales of Refrigeration Appliances by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

HOME LAUNDRY APPLIANCES IN JAPAN

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Declining sales of home laundry appliances amidst rising housing costs in Japan
• The struggle for convenience in washing machines in Japan
• The race for innovation in automatic washing machines in Japan

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• The resurgence of automatic dryers
• A new entrant, Comfee' from Midea
• Japan's cold wash dilemma, and the shift towards energy efficiency

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 55 Sales of Home Laundry Appliances by Category: Volume 2019-2024
• Table 56 Sales of Home Laundry Appliances by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 57 Sales of Home Laundry Appliances by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 58 Sales of Home Laundry Appliances by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 59 Sales of Automatic Washer Dryers by Smart Appliances: % Volume 2019-2024
• Table 60 Sales of Automatic Washing Machines by Format: % Volume 2019-2024
• Table 61 Sales of Automatic Washing Machines by Volume Capacity: % Volume 2019-2024
• Table 62 Sales of Automatic Washing Machines by Smart Appliances: % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 63 NBO Company Shares of Home Laundry Appliances: % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 64 LBN Brand Shares of Home Laundry Appliances: % Volume 2021-2024
• Table 65 Distribution of Home Laundry Appliances by Format: % Volume 2019-2024
• Table 66 Production of Home Laundry Appliances: Total Volume 2019-2024
• Table 67 Forecast Sales of Home Laundry Appliances by Category: Volume 2024-2029
• Table 68 Forecast Sales of Home Laundry Appliances by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 69 Forecast Sales of Home Laundry Appliances by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
• Table 70 Forecast Sales of Home Laundry Appliances by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

DISHWASHERS IN JAPAN

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Dishwashers faces financial pressures and declining sales
• Panasonic maintains its lead in dishwashers
• New product developments from Panasonic for both built-in and freestanding models

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Rinnai, Aqua, and Miele to fight Panasonic for share in dishwashers
• The low penetration rate of dishwashers in Japan
• Connectivity in dishwashers will need selling to consumers

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 71 Sales of Dishwashers by Category: Volume 2019-2024
• Table 72 Sales of Dishwashers by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 73 Sales of Dishwashers by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 74 Sales of Dishwashers by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 75 Sales of Dishwashers by Format: % Volume 2019-2024
• Table 76 Sales of Dishwashers by Smart Appliances: % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 77 NBO Company Shares of Dishwashers: % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 78 LBN Brand Shares of Dishwashers: % Volume 2021-2024
• Table 79 Distribution of Dishwashers by Format: % Volume 2019-2024
• Table 80 Production of Dishwashers: Total Volume 2019-2024
• Table 81 Forecast Sales of Dishwashers by Category: Volume 2024-2029
• Table 82 Forecast Sales of Dishwashers by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 83 Forecast Sales of Dishwashers by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
• Table 84 Forecast Sales of Dishwashers by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

LARGE COOKING APPLIANCES IN JAPAN

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Large cooking appliances suffers from financial strain and declining demand
• Innovation thrives in large cooking appliances in Japan, despite the challenges
• Rinnai and Fujioh compete for the lead in large cooking appliances

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Decline set to continue, but freestanding cooker hoods set to perform the best
• Fujioh likely to continue to dominate cooker hoods
• Renovation market set to grow as Japan's new housing starts decline

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 85 Sales of Large Cooking Appliances by Category: Volume 2019-2024
• Table 86 Sales of Large Cooking Appliances by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 87 Sales of Large Cooking Appliances by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 88 Sales of Large Cooking Appliances by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 89 Sales of Built-in Hobs by Format: % Volume 2019-2024
• Table 90 Sales of Ovens by Smart Appliances: % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 91 NBO Company Shares of Large Cooking Appliances: % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 92 LBN Brand Shares of Large Cooking Appliances: % Volume 2021-2024
• Table 93 NBO Company Shares of Built-in Hobs: % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 94 NBO Company Shares of Ovens: % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 95 NBO Company Shares of Cooker Hoods: % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 96 NBO Company Shares of Built-in Cooker Hoods: % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 97 NBO Company Shares of Freestanding Cooker Hoods: % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 98 NBO Company Shares of Cookers: % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 99 NBO Company Shares of Range Cookers: % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 100 Distribution of Large Cooking Appliances by Format: % Volume 2019-2024
• Table 101 Production of Large Cooking Appliances: Total Volume 2019-2024
• Table 102 Forecast Sales of Large Cooking Appliances by Category: Volume 2024-2029
• Table 103 Forecast Sales of Large Cooking Appliances by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 104 Forecast Sales of Large Cooking Appliances by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
• Table 105 Forecast Sales of Large Cooking Appliances by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

MICROWAVES IN JAPAN

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Rising costs and stagnant wages challenge microwaves in Japan
• Demand for microwaves shifts focus to simplicity and practicality
• Four brands in strong competition at the top

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Microwaves to remain essential as frozen foods gain popularity
• Freestanding microwaves will continue to dominate, as built-in options struggle in Japan
• Players may have difficulty differentiating

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 106 Sales of Microwaves by Category: Volume 2019-2024
• Table 107 Sales of Microwaves by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 108 Sales of Microwaves by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 109 Sales of Microwaves by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 110 Sales of Microwaves by Smart Appliances: % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 111 NBO Company Shares of Microwaves: % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 112 LBN Brand Shares of Microwaves: % Volume 2021-2024
• Table 113 Distribution of Microwaves by Format: % Volume 2019-2024
• Table 114 Production of Microwaves: Total Volume 2019-2024
• Table 115 Forecast Sales of Microwaves by Category: Volume 2024-2029
• Table 116 Forecast Sales of Microwaves by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 117 Forecast Sales of Microwaves by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
• Table 118 Forecast Sales of Microwaves by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

FOOD PREPARATION APPLIANCES IN JAPAN

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Footfall in restaurants rebounds as home cooking faces a decline in Japan
• Ninja enters the Japanese market with innovative blenders
• Tiger Edge unleashes premium blending power

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Blenders will remain the most popular, and dictate trends
• Juice extractors set to maintain its declining trend
• Panasonic's foodable subscription transforms cooking thanks to convenience

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 119 Sales of Food Preparation Appliances by Category: Volume 2019-2024
• Table 120 Sales of Food Preparation Appliances by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 121 Sales of Food Preparation Appliances by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 122 Sales of Food Preparation Appliances by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 123 NBO Company Shares of Food Preparation Appliances: % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 124 LBN Brand Shares of Food Preparation Appliances: % Volume 2021-2024
• Table 125 Distribution of Food Preparation Appliances by Format: % Volume 2019-2024
• Table 126 Forecast Sales of Food Preparation Appliances by Category: Volume 2024-2029
• Table 127 Forecast Sales of Food Preparation Appliances by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 128 Forecast Sales of Food Preparation Appliances by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
• Table 129 Forecast Sales of Food Preparation Appliances by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

SMALL COOKING APPLIANCES IN JAPAN

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Small cooking appliances faces decline amidst consumers' economic struggles
• New guidelines for kettles
• Zojirushi and Tiger continue to lead rice cookers

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Growth appears to have stopped in multi-cookers
• "Rebake" becomes a norm in oven toasters
• Brands adapt to Japan's economic challenges with affordable appliances

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 130 Sales of Small Cooking Appliances by Category: Volume 2019-2024
• Table 131 Sales of Small Cooking Appliances by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 132 Sales of Small Cooking Appliances by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 133 Sales of Small Cooking Appliances by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 134 Sales of Freestanding Hobs by Format: % Volume 2019-2024
• Table 135 NBO Company Shares of Small Cooking Appliances: % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 136 LBN Brand Shares of Small Cooking Appliances: % Volume 2021-2024
• Table 137 Distribution of Small Cooking Appliances by Format: % Volume 2019-2024
• Table 138 Forecast Sales of Small Cooking Appliances by Category: Volume 2024-2029
• Table 139 Forecast Sales of Small Cooking Appliances by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 140 Forecast Sales of Small Cooking Appliances by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
• Table 141 Forecast Sales of Small Cooking Appliances by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

VACUUM CLEANERS IN JAPAN

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Vacuum cleaners faces marginal decline as consumers reassess priorities
• Various enhancements in stick vacuum cleaners
• Cyclone vs paper bag

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• The (lack of) expectations for wet and dry vacuum cleaners
• Usage of recycled plastic growing
• Questions over the expansion of robotic vacuum cleaners

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 142 Sales of Vacuum Cleaners by Category: Volume 2019-2024
• Table 143 Sales of Vacuum Cleaners by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 144 Sales of Vacuum Cleaners by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 145 Sales of Vacuum Cleaners by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 146 Sales of Robotic Vacuum Cleaners by Smart Appliances: % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 147 NBO Company Shares of Vacuum Cleaners: % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 148 LBN Brand Shares of Vacuum Cleaners: % Volume 2021-2024
• Table 149 Distribution of Vacuum Cleaners by Format: % Volume 2019-2024
• Table 150 Forecast Sales of Vacuum Cleaners by Category: Volume 2024-2029
• Table 151 Forecast Sales of Vacuum Cleaners by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 152 Forecast Sales of Vacuum Cleaners by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
• Table 153 Forecast Sales of Vacuum Cleaners by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

PERSONAL CARE APPLIANCES IN JAPAN

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Personal care appliances sees growth as social life resumes
• Intense competition in premium hair care appliances
• Panasonic leads personal care appliances

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Premiumisation likely to contribute to lengthening replacement cycle
• Elecom purchases Tescom to expand its reach
• Continued innovation will be needed to drive a rebound in sales to inbound tourists

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 154 Sales of Personal Care Appliances by Category: Volume 2019-2024
• Table 155 Sales of Personal Care Appliances by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 156 Sales of Personal Care Appliances by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 157 Sales of Personal Care Appliances by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 158 Sales of Body Shavers by Format: % Volume 2019-2024
• Table 159 Sales of Hair Care Appliances by Format: % Volume 2019-2024
• Table 160 NBO Company Shares of Personal Care Appliances 2020-2024
• Table 161 LBN Brand Shares of Personal Care Appliances 2021-2024
• Table 162 Distribution of Personal Care Appliances by Format: % Volume 2019-2024
• Table 163 Forecast Sales of Personal Care Appliances by Category: Volume 2024-2029
• Table 164 Forecast Sales of Personal Care Appliances by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 165 Forecast Sales of Personal Care Appliances by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
• Table 166 Forecast Sales of Personal Care Appliances by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

AIR TREATMENT PRODUCTS IN JAPAN

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Air purifiers and humidifiers struggle in post-pandemic Japan
• Japan's declining housing market and inflation limit sales
• Daikin launches a flagship line and maintains its lead in split air conditioners

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Has the interest in IAQ (Indoor Air Quality) decreased?
• Uncertainty about Fujitsu General's journey ahead
• Strategies for coping with extreme heat

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 167 Sales of Air Treatment Products by Category: Volume 2019-2024
• Table 168 Sales of Air Treatment Products by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 169 Sales of Air Treatment Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 170 Sales of Air Treatment Products by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 171 Sales of Air Conditioners by Smart Appliances: % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 172 NBO Company Shares of Air Treatment Products: % Volume 2020-2024
• Table 173 LBN Brand Shares of Air Treatment Products: % Volume 2021-2024
• Table 174 Distribution of Air Treatment Products by Format: % Volume 2019-2024
• Table 175 Production of Air Conditioners: Total Volume 2019-2024
• Table 176 Forecast Sales of Air Treatment Products by Category: Volume 2024-2029
• Table 177 Forecast Sales of Air Treatment Products by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 178 Forecast Sales of Air Treatment Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
• Table 179 Forecast Sales of Air Treatment Products by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029