Consumer Appliances in South Africa

Consumer Appliances in South Africa


Retail volume sales of consumer appliances in South Africa continue to rise in 2024, having recovered to pre-pandemic levels the previous year. Performances are varied among the different categories; however generally, small appliances is experiencing stronger growth in comparison to major appliances. This is largely attributed to harsh economic conditions caused by factors such as inflationary pressures and high interest rates experienced throughout 2023 and into the first half of 2024. This sc...

Euromonitor International's Consumer Appliances in South Africa 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 South Africa
Euromonitor International
December 2024
List Of Contents And Tables
CONSUMER APPLIANCES IN SOUTH AFRICA
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 SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Marginal retail volume growth for refrigeration appliances despite inflationary environment
Defy launches solar-powered off-grid fridge and freezer range
Competitive landscape in South Africa dominated by three brands
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Refrigeration appliances expected to record consistent growth over forecast period
Second-hand market and financing options set to gain popularity
Technological advancements and smart features will drive growth of refrigeration appliances moving forward
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 SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Home laundry appliances negatively impacted by harsh economic climate
Competitive landscape largely dominated by two established brands
Ongoing demand for small and medium models of automatic washing machines
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Recovery expected over forecast period, driven by increasing disposable incomes and penetration rates
Brands will look to release new features and technological advancements
Proposed new regulations surrounding energy efficiency and labelling of consumer appliances in South Africa
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 SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Falling volume sales for dishwashers due to non-essential nature and challenging economic conditions
Established brands Bosch and Defy retain convincing leadership
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Future growth set to fuelled by mid- to high-income consumers
Retailers likely to shift focus towards online platforms as e-commerce gains further penetration
Increasing engagement with consumers expected to help boost sales
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 SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
More stable performance for large cooking appliances
Price sensitivity forces some consumers to consider alternative marketplaces
Defy continues to dominate large cooking appliances
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Large cooking appliances expected to record stronger growth
Gas format of large cooking appliances to gain further popularity moving 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 SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Rising demand for microwaves due to affordability relative to larger cooking appliances
Defy and Russell Hobbs lead microwaves with wide range of models
Rising sales of private label attract consumers with affordable price points
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Lower unit prices set to help maintain demand among less affluent consumers
Smart microwaves expected to become more popular over the forecast period
E-commerce likely to gain further penetration as distribution channel for microwaves
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 SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Rising demand for food preparation appliances due to increase in home meals
Appliance repair programme helps the unemployed in local communities
Kenwood leads competitive landscape of food preparation appliances
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Health-conscious consumers will drive category growth moving forward
Rising number of consumers set to buy online in the future
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 SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Positive growth for small cooking appliances as key categories perform well
Landscape of small cooking appliances is extremely competitive
South Africa’s largest retailer now delivers small appliances and electronics within an hour
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Air fryers set to drive growth within small cooking appliances moving forward
Consumer awareness expected to continue growing over the forecast period
Private label likely to retain solid presence within the category
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 SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Stronger growth for vacuum cleaners driven by consumer lifestyles and health and wellness shifts
Competitive landscape in South Africa largely consists of three brands
Xiaomi launches new smart robotic vacuums in South Africa amid rising demand
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Robotic vacuum cleaners set to remain most dynamic performer
In-store sales support to help boost demand for certain brands
Retail offline to dominate distribution, but e-commerce is set to record strong growth
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 SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Rising sales for personal care appliances due to increasing awareness of personal grooming trends
Landscape remains fairly fragmented with multiple brands competing for share
Amazon enters local market, supporting online sales of personal care appliances
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Personal grooming awareness expected to drive future sales growth
Social media to be increasingly utilised to boost product awareness moving forward
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 SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Air treatment products records positive growth amid hybrid work routines
Window air conditioners remains a declining niche in South Africa
Established brands continue to lead category sales
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Apart from cooling fans, demand will largely be confined to mid- and high-income consumers
Power supply challenges to remain limiting factor to greater penetration in South Africa
Retail offline set to drive distribution over forecast period
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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