Consumer Appliances in South Korea - Research and Markets

Retail volume sales of major appliances are declining in 2023, albeit by a slower rate compared to 2022, attributed to inflation and consumers’ constrained budgets. During the pandemic, demand for many consumer appliances experienced an unprecedented boom, as consumers spent considerable time at home and replaced their consumer appliances earlier than usual.

The Consumer Appliances in South Korea 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.

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CONSUMER APPLIANCES IN SOUTH KOREA

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

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REFRIGERATION APPLIANCES IN SOUTH KOREAKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Volume sales decline as economic downturn hinders growth
LG strengthens leadership, with Samsung a close competitor
Winia’s Dimchae brand continues to lead fridges

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Previous investments and economic uncertainty to subdue demand over early forecast period
Energy-efficient refrigeration appliances to gain greater popularity
Increase in single households to drive demand for built-in refrigeration appliances

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

HOME LAUNDRY APPLIANCES IN SOUTH KOREAKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Positive performance for home laundry appliances, driven by high demand for dryers
Automatic washer dryers experience stagnation due to economic turndown
Home laundry appliances with pet care features emerging to target rising number of households with pets

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Automatic dryers to continue driving demand over the forecast period
Reducing microplastic emissions in automatic washing machines
Slim and space-efficient washer dryers being launched to attract single households in small homes

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

DISHWASHERS IN SOUTH KOREAKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Marginal retail volume decline due to high inflation rates and rising number of single- person households
Small dishwashers targeting smaller households gain momentum
SK Magic retains leadership of dishwashers, followed by LG Electronics

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Demand expected to improve but category faces obstacles
Energy-efficient models to gain momentum as government applies energy efficiency grades to dishwashers
Younger consumers look to rent dishwashers rather than purchasing

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

LARGE COOKING APPLIANCES IN SOUTH KOREAKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Second consecutive year of volume decline, mainly due to economic instability
Haatz retains convincing leadership due to dominance of cooker hoods
LG offers cooking classes for consumers using its large cooking appliances

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Large cooking appliances expected to face challenges due to increasing number of single-person households
Launch of Samsung Food, an AI platform to enable easier meal preparation
Induction hobs to gain greater attention as gas prices increase

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

MICROWAVES IN SOUTH KOREAKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Two consecutive years of volume decline as consumers restrict expenditure during period of economic instability
Manufacturers are actively promoting multifunctional microwaves to boost sales
Food company Pulmuone launches microwave

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Microwaves expected to experience stagnation over the forecast period
Increasing consumption of ready meals will help sustain microwaves
Microwave purchases via e-commerce set to further rise

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

FOOD PREPARATION APPLIANCES IN SOUTH KOREAKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Further declines for food preparation appliances during economic instability
Rise in single households and consumers spending time outdoors reduce frequent cooking occasions
Food preparation appliances develop greater multifunctionality

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Local consumers demand quieter appliances
Rental options for food preparation appliances expected to expand
The lasting trend of home baking is expected to sustain steady mixer sales

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

SMALL COOKING APPLIANCES IN SOUTH KOREAKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Further drop in demand for small cooking appliances in South Korea
Multifunctional air fryers become increasingly prevalent
Volume sales of rice cookers and slow cookers decline as consumers spend greater time outside of the home

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

The rise of small cooking appliances with smart functionality
Small cooking appliances with greater emphasis on design to normalise over forecast period
Coffee machines become more specialised and premium

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

VACUUM CLEANERS IN SOUTH KOREAKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Falling retail volume sales in 2023, despite dynamic growth for robotic vacuum cleaners
Premiumisation trend within robotic vacuum cleaners
The rising share of Chinese brands within robotic vacuum cleaners

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Stick and robotic vacuum cleaners set to drive future sales
Double-digit growth of robotic vacuum cleaners set to continue
LG and Samsung likely to retain lead in standard 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

PERSONAL CARE APPLIANCES IN SOUTH KOREAKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Demand for personal care appliances increases as consumers engage more in outdoor activities
Enhancing consumer experiences where e-commerce is the leading channel
Dyson Airwrap continues to influence development of hair care appliances

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Premium trend anticipated to accelerate over the forecast period
Self-care at home expected to continue post-pandemic
Devices addressing hair loss emerge as a new and promising space to explore

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

AIR TREATMENT PRODUCTS IN SOUTH KOREAKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Mixed performance for air treatment products in 2023
Window air conditioners gaining immense popularity in South Korea
Energy-efficient air treatment products gain popularity as electricity costs rise

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Rising demand for better indoor air quality leads to innovative products
Air treatment products as interior décor
Providing immersive consumer experiences through virtual spaces

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

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