Consumer Appliances in Japan

Consumer Appliances in Japan


One of the significant factors impacting consumer appliances in Japan in 2024 has been inflation, which has influenced consumers’ spending and purchasing patterns. Inflation has led to higher prices for consumer appliances, which is set to contribute to an overall retail volume decline. According to Euromonitor’s Economies data, the growth rate of annual inflation in Japan was mostly calm in Japan for the last three decades. From 1994 to 2021, there were only three years that experienced more th...

Euromonitor International's Consumer Appliances in Japan report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2019-2023, 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 2028 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 Japan
Euromonitor International
December 2024
List Of Contents And Tables
CONSUMER APPLIANCES IN JAPAN
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

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