In 2022, the newly elected right-wing government in Italy announced restrictions to the stimulus that had been triggering sales of furniture and major appliances in previous years. Consequently, while applications filed prior November 2022 were still valid, a much smaller audience were able to benefit from the stimulus programme in 2023. As expected, this led to a drop in demand for major appliances, especially built-in options.
The Consumer Appliances in Italy report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2018-2022, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, format trends or distribution issues. Forecasts to 2027 illustrate how the market is set to change.
Product coverage: Major Appliances, Small Appliances.
Data coverage: Market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
The Consumer Appliances in Italy report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2018-2022, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, format trends or distribution issues. Forecasts to 2027 illustrate how the market is set to change.
Product coverage: Major Appliances, Small Appliances.
Data coverage: Market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
Why buy this report?
- Get a detailed picture of the Consumer Appliances market;
- Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
- Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
- Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.
Table of Contents
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Consumer appliances in 2023: The big picture
- 2023 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 2018-2024
- Table 2 Replacement Cycles of Consumer Appliances by Category 2018-2024
MARKET DATA
- Table 3 Sales of Consumer Appliances by Category: Volume 2018-2023
- Table 4 Sales of Consumer Appliances by Category: Value 2018-2023
- Table 5 Sales of Consumer Appliances by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
- Table 6 Sales of Consumer Appliances by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
- Table 7 Sales of Major Appliances by Category and Built-in/Freestanding Split: Volume 2018-2023
- Table 8 Sales of Major Appliances by Category and Built-in/Freestanding Split: Value 2018-2023
- Table 9 Sales of Major Appliances by Category and Built-in/Freestanding Split: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
- Table 10 Sales of Major Appliances by Category and Built-in/Freestanding Split: % Value Growth 2018-2023
- Table 11 Sales of Small Appliances by Category: Volume 2018-2023
- Table 12 Sales of Small Appliances by Category: Value 2018-2023
- Table 13 Sales of Small Appliances by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
- Table 14 Sales of Small Appliances by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
- Table 15 NBO Company Shares of Major Appliances: % Volume 2019-2023
- Table 16 LBN Brand Shares of Major Appliances: % Volume 2020-2023
- Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Small Appliances: % Volume 2019-2023
- Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Small Appliances: % Volume 2020-2023
- Table 19 Distribution of Major Appliances by Format: % Volume 2018-2023
- Table 20 Distribution of Small Appliances by Format: % Volume 2018-2023
- Table 21 Forecast Sales of Consumer Appliances by Category: Volume 2023-2028
- Table 22 Forecast Sales of Consumer Appliances by Category: Value 2023-2028
- Table 23 Forecast Sales of Consumer Appliances by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
- Table 24 Forecast Sales of Consumer Appliances by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
- Table 25 Forecast Sales of Major Appliances by Category and Built-in/Freestanding Split: Volume 2023-2028
- Table 26 Forecast Sales of Major Appliances by Category and Built-in/Freestanding Split: Value 2023-2028
- Table 27 Forecast Sales of Major Appliances by Category and Built-in/Freestanding Split: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
- Table 28 Forecast Sales of Major Appliances by Category and Built-in/Freestanding Split: % Value Growth 2023-2028
- Table 29 Forecast Sales of Small Appliances by Category: Volume 2023-2028
- Table 30 Forecast Sales of Small Appliances by Category: Value 2023-2028
- Table 31 Forecast Sales of Small Appliances by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
- Table 32 Forecast Sales of Small Appliances by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
SOURCES
- Summary 1 Research Sources
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
- Rising energy prices push consumers to switch off their freezers
- Sales impacted by changes to Italy’s furniture and home appliances bonus
- Furniture specialists see a drop in demand as more consumers shift online
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Economic pressures could take their toll on sales of refrigeration appliances
- Reducing food waste a priority
- Energy consumption a growing concern for cash-strapped consumers while smart refrigeration appliances may need to up their game
CATEGORY DATA
- Table 33 Sales of Refrigeration Appliances by Category: Volume 2018-2023
- Table 34 Sales of Refrigeration Appliances by Category: Value 2018-2023
- Table 35 Sales of Refrigeration Appliances by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
- Table 36 Sales of Refrigeration Appliances by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
- Table 37 Sales of Freezers by Format: % Volume 2018-2023
- Table 38 Sales of Freezers by Volume Capacity: % Volume 2018-2023
- Table 39 Sales of Fridge Freezers by Format: % Volume 2018-2023
- Table 40 Sales of Fridge Freezers by Volume Capacity: % Volume 2018-2023
- Table 41 Sales of Fridge Freezers by Smart Appliances: % Volume 2019-2023
- Table 42 Sales of Fridges by Volume Capacity: % Volume 2018-2023
- Table 43 NBO Company Shares of Refrigeration Appliances: % Volume 2019-2023
- Table 44 LBN Brand Shares of Refrigeration Appliances: % Volume 2020-2023
- Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Built-in Fridge Freezers: % Volume 2019-2023
- Table 46 NBO Company Shares of Freestanding Fridge Freezers: % Volume 2019-2023
- Table 47 NBO Company Shares of Built-in Fridges: % Volume 2019-2023
- Table 48 NBO Company Shares of Freestanding Fridges: % Volume 2019-2023
- Table 49 Distribution of Refrigeration Appliances by Format: % Volume 2018-2023
- Table 50 Production of Refrigeration Appliances: Total Volume 2018-2023
- Table 51 Forecast Sales of Refrigeration Appliances by Category: Volume 2023-2028
- Table 52 Forecast Sales of Refrigeration Appliances by Category: Value 2023-2028
- Table 53 Forecast Sales of Refrigeration Appliances by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
- Table 54 Forecast Sales of Refrigeration Appliances by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
- Economic pressures limit demand for home laundry appliances but tourist accommodation provides some sales opportunities
- Larger and more energy efficient units finding the favour of consumers
- Production levels drop while Chinese brands continue to make inroads with strong value proposition
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Automatic dryers expected to see further declines due to economic and environmental concerns
- Consumers become used to next-generation laundry machines
- New EU regulation will place a limit on stand-by energy consumption
CATEGORY DATA
- Table 55 Sales of Home Laundry Appliances by Category: Volume 2018-2023
- Table 56 Sales of Home Laundry Appliances by Category: Value 2018-2023
- Table 57 Sales of Home Laundry Appliances by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
- Table 58 Sales of Home Laundry Appliances by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
- Table 59 Sales of Automatic Washer Dryers by Smart Appliances: % Volume 2018-2023
- Table 60 Sales of Automatic Washing Machines by Format: % Volume 2018-2023
- Table 61 Sales of Automatic Washing Machines by Volume Capacity: % Volume 2018-2023
- Table 62 Sales of Automatic Washing Machines by Smart Appliances: % Volume 2019-2023
- Table 63 NBO Company Shares of Home Laundry Appliances: % Volume 2019-2023
- Table 64 LBN Brand Shares of Home Laundry Appliances: % Volume 2020-2023
- Table 65 Distribution of Home Laundry Appliances by Format: % Volume 2018-2023
- Table 66 Production of Home Laundry Appliances: Total Volume 2018-2023
- Table 67 Forecast Sales of Home Laundry Appliances by Category: Volume 2023-2028
- Table 68 Forecast Sales of Home Laundry Appliances by Category: Value 2023-2028
- Table 69 Forecast Sales of Home Laundry Appliances by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
- Table 70 Forecast Sales of Home Laundry Appliances by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
- Mixed fortunes for dishwashers as economic pressures mount, but the desire for convenience remains strong
- Samsung reorganisation points towards a focus on more advanced technology
- LG launches built-in dishwashers while Electrolux focuses on sustainable solutions
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Haier and Electrolux invest in changes to their manufacturing
- Smaller households and an increased focus on sustainability are factors that are likely to inform purchasing decisions in dishwashers
- Collected data should help brands to make informed decisions that can best serve their customers’ needs
CATEGORY DATA
- Table 71 Sales of Dishwashers by Category: Volume 2018-2023
- Table 72 Sales of Dishwashers by Category: Value 2018-2023
- Table 73 Sales of Dishwashers by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
- Table 74 Sales of Dishwashers by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
- Table 75 Sales of Dishwashers by Format: % Volume 2018-2023
- Table 76 Sales of Dishwashers by Smart Appliances: % Volume 2019-2023
- Table 77 NBO Company Shares of Dishwashers: % Volume 2019-2023
- Table 78 LBN Brand Shares of Dishwashers: % Volume 2020-2023
- Table 79 Distribution of Dishwashers by Format: % Volume 2018-2023
- Table 80 Production of Dishwashers: Total Volume 2018-2023
- Table 81 Forecast Sales of Dishwashers by Category: Volume 2023-2028
- Table 82 Forecast Sales of Dishwashers by Category: Value 2023-2028
- Table 83 Forecast Sales of Dishwashers by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
- Table 84 Forecast Sales of Dishwashers by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
- Less time at home and high temperatures just some of the factors limiting demand for large cooking appliances
- Smeg launches its new line of innovative Galileo ovens
- Beko invests in building brand awareness
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Arçelik acquires Whirlpool’s European business
- Franke focused on providing a one-stop solution for the kitchen
- Cheaper foreign brands could make headway as prices rise
CATEGORY DATA
- Table 85 Sales of Large Cooking Appliances by Category: Volume 2018-2023
- Table 86 Sales of Large Cooking Appliances by Category: Value 2018-2023
- Table 87 Sales of Large Cooking Appliances by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
- Table 88 Sales of Large Cooking Appliances by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
- Table 89 Sales of Built-in Hobs by Format: % Volume 2018-2023
- Table 90 Sales of Ovens by Smart Appliances: % Volume 2019-2023
- Table 91 NBO Company Shares of Large Cooking Appliances: % Volume 2019-2023
- Table 92 LBN Brand Shares of Large Cooking Appliances: % Volume 2020-2023
- Table 93 NBO Company Shares of Built-in Hobs: % Volume 2019-2023
- Table 94 NBO Company Shares of Ovens: % Volume 2019-2023
- Table 95 NBO Company Shares of Cooker Hoods: % Volume 2019-2023
- Table 96 NBO Company Shares of Built-in Cooker Hoods: % Volume 2019-2023
- Table 97 NBO Company Shares of Freestanding Cooker Hoods: % Volume 2019-2023
- Table 98 NBO Company Shares of Cookers: % Volume 2019-2023
- Table 99 NBO Company Shares of Range Cookers: % Volume 2019-2023
- Table 100 Distribution of Large Cooking Appliances by Format: % Volume 2018-2023
- Table 101 Production of Large Cooking Appliances: Total Volume 2018-2023
- Table 102 Forecast Sales of Large Cooking Appliances by Category: Volume 2023-2028
- Table 103 Forecast Sales of Large Cooking Appliances by Category: Value 2023-2028
- Table 104 Forecast Sales of Large Cooking Appliances by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
- Table 105 Forecast Sales of Large Cooking Appliances by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
- Microwaves faces tough competition from other consumer appliances
- Consumers lack a general understanding of how to use microwaves beyond basic tasks
- Smaller homes present challenges and opportunities for microwaves
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Prime Day and Black Friday present important opportunities for sales
- Sales of microwaves could benefit from growing demand for convenient, healthy food
- Home working and tourism could present new sales opportunities
CATEGORY DATA
- Table 106 Sales of Microwaves by Category: Volume 2018-2023
- Table 107 Sales of Microwaves by Category: Value 2018-2023
- Table 108 Sales of Microwaves by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
- Table 109 Sales of Microwaves by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
- Table 110 Sales of Microwaves by Smart Appliances: % Volume 2019-2023
- Table 111 NBO Company Shares of Microwaves: % Volume 2019-2023
- Table 112 LBN Brand Shares of Microwaves: % Volume 2020-2023
- Table 113 Distribution of Microwaves by Format: % Volume 2018-2023
- Table 114 Production of Microwaves: Total Volume 2018-2023
- Table 115 Forecast Sales of Microwaves by Category: Volume 2023-2028
- Table 116 Forecast Sales of Microwaves by Category: Value 2023-2028
- Table 117 Forecast Sales of Microwaves by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
- Table 118 Forecast Sales of Microwaves by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
- Higher cost of living leads to a decline in sales of food preparation appliances
- Consumer purchasing decisions come under the microscope as Italians see a sharp rise in the cost of living
- Juice extractors on a downward spiral due to competition from foodservice and a lack of space in kitchens
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Connectivity increasingly important
- Economic pressures likely to push consumers to look for better deals
- Social commerce and online sales events likely to play an important role in driving demand for food preparation appliances
CATEGORY DATA
- Table 119 Sales of Food Preparation Appliances by Category: Volume 2018-2023
- Table 120 Sales of Food Preparation Appliances by Category: Value 2018-2023
- Table 121 Sales of Food Preparation Appliances by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
- Table 122 Sales of Food Preparation Appliances by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
- Table 123 NBO Company Shares of Food Preparation Appliances: % Volume 2019-2023
- Table 124 LBN Brand Shares of Food Preparation Appliances: % Volume 2020-2023
- Table 125 Distribution of Food Preparation Appliances by Format: % Volume 2018-2023
- Table 126 Forecast Sales of Food Preparation Appliances by Category: Volume 2023-2028
- Table 127 Forecast Sales of Food Preparation Appliances by Category: Value 2023-2028
- Table 128 Forecast Sales of Food Preparation Appliances by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
- Table 129 Forecast Sales of Food Preparation Appliances by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
- Imported products from the Far East back in vogue while coffee machines retain their appeal
- Conscious consumption comes to the fore as consumers become more concerned about climate change
- Healthy eating becoming a growing concern but also an ongoing growth driver for sales of air fryers
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Preference for multifunctional products could undermine demand for small cooking appliances
- Home improvement stores expected to stake a stronger foothold in the market
- Light fryers and kettles set for growth while sales of pod coffee machines are expected suffer from high prices and environmental concerns
CATEGORY DATA
- Table 130 Sales of Small Cooking Appliances by Category: Volume 2018-2023
- Table 131 Sales of Small Cooking Appliances by Category: Value 2018-2023
- Table 132 Sales of Small Cooking Appliances by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
- Table 133 Sales of Small Cooking Appliances by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
- Table 134 Sales of Freestanding Hobs by Format: % Volume 2018-2023
- Table 135 NBO Company Shares of Small Cooking Appliances: % Volume 2019-2023
- Table 136 LBN Brand Shares of Small Cooking Appliances: % Volume 2020-2023
- Table 137 Distribution of Small Cooking Appliances by Format: % Volume 2018-2023
- Table 138 Forecast Sales of Small Cooking Appliances by Category: Volume 2023-2028
- Table 139 Forecast Sales of Small Cooking Appliances by Category: Value 2023-2028
- Table 140 Forecast Sales of Small Cooking Appliances by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
- Table 141 Forecast Sales of Small Cooking Appliances by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
- Cash-strapped Italians revert to the mop and broom
- Sales impacted by consumers returning to the workplace, but some categories continue to grow despite the challenges facing the market
- Samsung launches new Jet Bot AI+
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Stick vacuum cleaners set to continue growing, backed by suitability for pet owners, energy efficiency, and a growing range of options
- Hisense expected to gain share as robotic vacuum cleaners continue attract a growing audience
- Consumers expected to look for lightweight, convenient and energy efficient vacuum cleaners
CATEGORY DATA
- Table 142 Sales of Vacuum Cleaners by Category: Volume 2018-2023
- Table 143 Sales of Vacuum Cleaners by Category: Value 2018-2023
- Table 144 Sales of Vacuum Cleaners by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
- Table 145 Sales of Vacuum Cleaners by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
- Table 146 Sales of Robotic Vacuum Cleaners by Smart Appliances: % Volume 2019-2023
- Table 147 NBO Company Shares of Vacuum Cleaners: % Volume 2019-2023
- Table 148 LBN Brand Shares of Vacuum Cleaners: % Volume 2020-2023
- Table 149 Distribution of Vacuum Cleaners by Format: % Volume 2018-2023
- Table 150 Forecast Sales of Vacuum Cleaners by Category: Volume 2023-2028
- Table 151 Forecast Sales of Vacuum Cleaners by Category: Value 2023-2028
- Table 152 Forecast Sales of Vacuum Cleaners by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
- Table 153 Forecast Sales of Vacuum Cleaners by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
- Multiple retailers carry personal care appliances
- Personal care appliances seen as a cost-effective alternative to professional treatments
- New product launches remain a key competitive tool
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Jimmy maintains its focus on hair care appliances despite the reorganisation of its portfolio
- Promotional activity needed to stand out and remain appealing
- Oral care likely to remain popular due to a desire to avoid the dentist
CATEGORY DATA
- Table 154 Sales of Personal Care Appliances by Category: Volume 2018-2023
- Table 155 Sales of Personal Care Appliances by Category: Value 2018-2023
- Table 156 Sales of Personal Care Appliances by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
- Table 157 Sales of Personal Care Appliances by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
- Table 158 Sales of Body Shavers by Format: % Volume 2018-2023
- Table 159 Sales of Hair Care Appliances by Format: % Volume 2018-2023
- Table 160 NBO Company Shares of Personal Care Appliances 2019-2023
- Table 161 LBN Brand Shares of Personal Care Appliances 2020-2023
- Table 162 Distribution of Personal Care Appliances by Format: % Volume 2018-2023
- Table 163 Forecast Sales of Personal Care Appliances by Category: Volume 2023-2028
- Table 164 Forecast Sales of Personal Care Appliances by Category: Value 2023-2028
- Table 165 Forecast Sales of Personal Care Appliances by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
- Table 166 Forecast Sales of Personal Care Appliances by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
- Importers and distributors are better at reacting to emergency demand
- Retailers may need to rationalise their brand portfolios while consumers go in search of the best value
- Air purifiers facing competition from other products with purifying features
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Air pollution a growing concern with multifunctional air conditioners set to benefit
- Energy saving features likely to be a major attraction for air conditioners
- Restrictions on the government’s Superbonus Scheme will likely chill demand
CATEGORY DATA
- Table 167 Sales of Air Treatment Products by Category: Volume 2018-2023
- Table 168 Sales of Air Treatment Products by Category: Value 2018-2023
- Table 169 Sales of Air Treatment Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
- Table 170 Sales of Air Treatment Products by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
- Table 171 Sales of Air Conditioners by Smart Appliances: % Volume 2019-2023
- Table 172 NBO Company Shares of Air Treatment Products: % Volume 2019-2023
- Table 173 LBN Brand Shares of Air Treatment Products: % Volume 2020-2023
- Table 174 Distribution of Air Treatment Products by Format: % Volume 2018-2023
- Table 175 Production of Air Conditioners: Total Volume 2018-2023
- Table 176 Forecast Sales of Air Treatment Products by Category: Volume 2023-2028
- Table 177 Forecast Sales of Air Treatment Products by Category: Value 2023-2028
- Table 178 Forecast Sales of Air Treatment Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
- Table 179 Forecast Sales of Air Treatment Products by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028