Consumer Appliances in Germany

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 GERMANY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Expensive housing and rental markets lead to lower demand for new appliances
• Longevity and efficiency are key factors influencing consumers' decisions
• Smart fridges become more sophisticated and accepted by mass consumers

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• New cooling techniques set to emerge in local market
• American-style models become increasingly popular in local homes
• Hotter summers will lead to Germans requiring larger refrigeration appliances

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 GERMANY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Growth for convenient automatic washer dryers
• Energy efficiency, performance and innovation shape the competitive landscape
• Home products specialists regain share as home laundry appliances become increasingly connected

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Energy efficiency and long-term cost savings
• "Right to repair" and microplastics reduction are criteria to measure value of products
• Increasing quality through innovation

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 GERMANY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Post-pandemic purchase reluctance and static housing market negatively impact demand for dishwashers
• Innovation and affordability are key drivers in the competitive landscape
• Home product specialists dominates distribution due to high penetration of built-in dishwashers in local homes

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Revival of dishwashers depends on housing market, while connected homes offer growth potential
• Energy efficiency is the primary factor in consumers' purchasing decisions
• "Right to repair" is another factor to measure value of products

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 GERMANY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Marginally stronger performance for freestanding models, while built-in struggles
• BSH Hausgerate regains share to consolidate leadership
• Distribution of large cooking appliances is constantly changing

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Germans move less frequently due to tense housing market
• Local consumer focus on eco-friendly appliances
• IoT and other technological steps forward

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 GERMANY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Microwaves an established appliance in German kitchens
• Multifunctional microwaves become increasingly popular
• Competitive landscape features strong representation of established brands

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Energy efficiency is key for consumers when purchasing microwaves
• Smart and connected features will gain share
• Premium design and compact models

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 GERMANY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• New functionalities increasingly common in premium segment
• Popularity of juice extractors in Germany driven by health trends
• Bosch and Thermomix dominate food processors

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• AI and smart homes set to push category's development
• Multifunctional options valued by consumers residing in urban apartments
• Health and nutrition likely to gain further importance

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 GERMANY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Health consciousness maintains relevance in Germany
• Multifunctional and space-saving solutions are in high demand
• Ninja is disrupting the market with innovative products

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Energy efficiency will be key for local consumers
• New technologies and smart appliances will be in demand
• Modern functionality at a low price is difficult expectation for players to manage

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 GERMANY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Vacuum cleaners characterised by boom in handheld and stick models
• Smaller brands gain share in standard category, whilst robotic models are dominated by leading brands
• Offline stores preferred for in-person evaluation while popular players increasingly focus on their on e-commerce stores

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Floor types play an important role in demand for vacuum cleaners
• Innovation that increases convenience set to drive development
• Sustainability, energy efficiency and the "right to repair"

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 GERMANY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• IPL technology drives sales of body shavers, while multifunctional hot air stylers are substitutes for separate hair care appliances
• Trust and convenience are important factors that shape the competitive landscape
• Players' own e-commerce platforms support increasing move online

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• New standards to shape body shavers and hair care appliances over forecast period
• Recycled materials, "right to repair" and energy efficiency could gain importance
• Beauty routines and escapism as potential opportunities to revive electric facial cleansers and other personal care appliances

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 GERMANY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Post-pandemic purchase reluctance and perceived irrelevance lead to decline in air purifiers, while demand for cooling appliances is driven by climate developments
• Players that offer multifunctionality, efficiency and high quality are winning in the competitive landscape
• Shift towards e-commerce driven by direct-to-consumer sales and value hackers

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Climate change, housing market and heat pump trends will affect dynamics within cooling
• Raising awareness of the benefits of air purifiers, while investing in multifunctionality, connectivity and AI
• Energy efficiency and "right to repair" are important for local consumers

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