Consumer Appliances in Italy

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Innovation in multi-functionality and energy efficiency drive consumer appliances sales

KEY DATA FINDINGS

• CHART 1 Key Trends 2025

INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE

• Geopolitical uncertainty drives brands to rethink their supply chains
• Multi-functionality drives sales in personal care accessories and air fryers
• Introduction of the EU Green Directive boosts sales in heat pumps
• CHART 2 A New Government Bonus to Support The Installation of Heat Pumps in Italy

WHAT'S NEXT?

• Sales consumer appliances set to remain at low levels, due to the lack of government bonus
• Presence of Asian brands set to drive consumer appliances' competitive landscape
• CHART 3 Growth Decomposition of Consumer Appliances 2024-2029

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

• Beko and Oral-B drive market share shifts through innovation
• Fnac-Darty's acquisition and Roborock's innovation reshape competitive dynamics
• CHART 4 Analyst Insight

CHANNELS

• Appliances and electronics continue to hold leading channel sales
• E-commerce gains regional traction and capitalises on special events

PRODUCTS

• Midea embodies multi-functionality with the launch of its new air fryer
• CHART 5 Airfryers Become Larger and Include More Functions

ECONOMIC CONTEXT

• CHART 6 Real GDP Growth and Inflation 2020-2030
• CHART 7 PEST Analysis in Italy 2025

CONSUMER CONTEXT

• CHART 8 Key Insights on Consumers in Italy 2025
• CHART 9 Consumer Landscape in Italy 2025

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SOURCES

• Summary 1 Research Sources

DISHWASHERS IN ITALY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2025 DEVELOPMENTS

• Reduced government support slows dishwasher sales growth
• CHART 10 Key Trends 2025

INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE

• Government aid declines, driving collaborations between brands and furniture specialists
• Elevated electricity bills drive consumer demand for energy-efficient diswashers
• Built-in dishwashers drive growth as consumers focus on convenience
• CHART 11 Haier Focuses on Sanitisation on Consumers' Behalf

WHAT'S NEXT?

• Tourism and demographic shifts set to drive demand for compact models
• Built-in dishwashers expected to remain dominant, but replacement cycles remain prolonged

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

• Beko Europe BV leads dishwashers, following its acquisition of Whirlpool Italia Srl
• CHART 12 Analyst Insight
• AEG and Electrolux launch innovative products that are set to drive future growth

CHANNELS

• Appliances and electronics specialists drive offline sales
• Collaborations between specialists and hypermarkets are on the rise
• CHART 13 Electrolux Launches a Promotion with Arredo3 for its Dishwashers

PRODUCTS

• Bosch embodies sustainable practices, driving innovation in product design
• CHART 14 In Dishwashers, Bosch Focuses on Selling Class A and B Appliances

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HOME LAUNDRY APPLIANCES IN ITALY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2025 DEVELOPMENTS

• Slowing median disposable income stalls growth in home laundry appliances
• CHART 15 Key Trends 2025

INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE

• Sustainability drives growth in home laundry appliances through energy efficiency
• CHART 16 Haier's SuperDrum Serie 9: Silent and Efficient
• Despite slowing premium segment, Samsung embodies AI-powered innovation
• CHART 17 Samsung Bespoke AI Laundry Makes Life Easier for Consumers
• Consumer preference for convenience and customisation drives differentiation in design
• CHART 18 The Smeg DN72CE Slim Tumble Dryer Exemplifies Space Optimisation

WHAT'S NEXT?

• Energy efficiency set to drive future growth through innovation
• CHART 19 Analyst Insight
• Washer dryers show promise, while LG is expected to embody AI innovation
• Salone del Mobile is anticipated to continue being a showground for home laundry appliances

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

• Beko Europe BV continues to gain ground, challenging Candy Hoover Group Srl's position
• Mergers and acquisitions, product launches, and emerging companies shape the market
• Electronics heritage positions Sharp for washing machine market growth

CHANNELS

• Appliances and electronics specialists remain the leading distribution channel
• Retail e-commerce gains traction with convenient services
• Electrolux focuses on advertising its Swedish origin and certifications

PRODUCTS

• LG's AI technology improves drum care and reduces environmental impact

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LARGE COOKING APPLIANCES IN ITALY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2025 DEVELOPMENTS

• Ovens boost sluggish volume sales in large cooking appliances
• CHART 20 Key Trends 2025

INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE

• Consumers prioritise affordable luxury and smart functionality in uncertain times
• CHART 21 70%+ Haier's Items are Compatible with hOn App
• Segmented consumer preferences drive demand for multi-functional cooking appliances
• Consumer demand for air purity drives sales in multi-functional hobs
• CHART 22 Miele BI Hob Gala Ed with Integrated Hood

WHAT'S NEXT?

• Collaborations with renowned chefs are set to cater to segmented consumer preferences
• Multi-functional cooker hoods expected to gain traction
• CHART 23 Analyst Insight

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

• Beko Europe BV maintains its lead, while AEG and Falmec drive competition

CHANNELS

• Appliances and electronics specialists drive sales, while e-commerce gains traction
• Miele's Experience Centers emerges as a prominent retail concept

PRODUCTS

• Samsung captures health-conscious consumers with dual-zone smart oven
• CHART 24 Samsung Dual Cook Serie 4 NV7B4240UBB Oven Suggests Personalised Recipes

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MICROWAVES IN ITALY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2025 DEVELOPMENTS

• Multi-functionality drives microwave sales, despite cautious consumer sentiment
• CHART 25 Key Trends 2025

INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE

• Sharp drives growth with innovative products, despite low demand for microwaves
• CHART 26 Sharp Has Room for Growth in Microwaves
• Freestanding microwaves lead in volume sales
• CHART 27 Midea Launches Multi-Functional Microwaves

WHAT'S NEXT?

• Multi-functional appliances are expected to pose competition to microwaves
• CHART 28 Analyst Insight
• Built-in microwaves set to be the fastest-growing category
• Retail e-commerce is anticipated to boost access to global competitors

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

• Samsung Electronics Italia SpA and Beko Europe BV maintain lead with stable shares

CHANNELS

• Appliance and electronics specialists drive offline sales
• Ikea showcases appliances at Milan Design Week

PRODUCTS

• Competition from ovens and air fryers intensifies
• CHART 29 Severin Launches MW7918 Microwave with Air Frying Function

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REFRIGERATION APPLIANCES IN ITALY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2025 DEVELOPMENTS

• Refridgeration appliances experience recovery, driven by premium products
• CHART 30 Key Trends 2025

INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE

• Elevated energy costs increase demand for sustainable products
• CHART 31 Whirlpool W5 821E OX 2 Resets Temperature When Door is Being Opened
• Haier introduces AI- and Wi-Fi-equipped fridge freezer, integrating smart technologies
• CHART 32 Haier 2D 60 Serie 7 Pro Equipped with AI and Wi-Fi Connection
• Differing consumer needs spur product innovation in modular appliances
• CHART 33 Electrolux ENP7MD19S Can Switch One Part From Freezer to Fridge if Needed

WHAT'S NEXT?

• While volume sales are expected to decline, opportunities arise for low-cost retailers
• Consumer demand for innovative design is set to boost premium product sales
• Demand for electric wine coolers/chillers is set to decline

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

• Incumbents maintain their market position, while Cecotec and AEG drive competition
• Brand collaborations and bundled offers drive premium segment growth

CHANNELS

• Appliances and electronics specialists drive offline sales growth
• Midea collaborates with Mondo Convenienza to boost sales

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AIR CONDITIONERS IN ITALY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2025 DEVELOPMENTS

• Sustainable innovation amidst heatwaves drive air conditioner sales
• CHART 34 Key Trends 2025

INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE

• Segmented consumer preferences provide competition for air conditioners in Italy
• Limited installation services drive demand for portable room air conditioners

WHAT'S NEXT?

• Renewable energy transition shapes air conditioner efficiency priorities
• Affordable brands deliver comparable performance and broaden market access
• Regulatory changes drive innovation and sustainability
• CHART 35 Analyst Insight

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

• Midea and Samsung drive competitive shifts, while incumbents maintain their lead

CHANNELS

• Appliances and electronics specialists remains the leading distribution channel
• Hisense concept store creates immersive brand experience

PRODUCTS

• Olimpia Splendid partners with Pininfarina to enhance air conditioner aesthetics
• CHART 36 Olimpia Splendid Pays Attention to Product Design and Look, Alongside Efficiency

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HEAT PUMPS IN ITALY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2025 DEVELOPMENTS

• European Green Directive set to drive strategic investments, boosting heat pump sales
• CHART 37 Key Trends 2025

INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE

• Government incentives and green directives accelerate heat pump adoption
• Air source heat pumps dominate the market, while ground source heat pumps gain traction
• CHART 38 Milan Area is a Case Study for Ground and Geothermal Heat Pumps
• Supply chain resilience affects sales growth
• CHART 39 LG Acquires 100% Stake of Norse Company OSO

WHAT'S NEXT?

• Domestic producers increase production capacity amid anticipated supply chain challenges
• Air source heat pumps set to remain the strongest category in italy
• Supply chain resilience and training to shape future growth

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

• Daikin and Ariston drive competition with strategic investments
• Olimpia Splendid and Edera collaborate on sustainable projects
• Acqusitions and innovation in new product launches drive future growth
• CHART 40 Analyst Insight

CHANNELS

• Final installers drive heat pump sales through personalised service

PRODUCTS

• CHART 41 Ariston Develops a Platform to Support Both B2B and B2C Consumers

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FOOD PREPARATION APPLIANCES IN ITALY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2025 DEVELOPMENTS

• Despite a volume sales decline, health and wellness trends drive consumer interest
• CHART 42 Key Trends 2025

INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE

• Health and wellness focus drives multi-functional product innovation
• Premium brands capitalise on design and innovation
• Largest category led by blenders, driven by health focus

WHAT'S NEXT?

• Consumers will continue drive demand for multi-functional appliances
• Blenders antifcipated to remain largest category despite decline

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

• Leading brands maintain market share through innovation
• New entrants and product launches drive market dynamics

CHANNELS

• Appliances and electronics specialists drive offline sales
• MediaWorld offers refurbished goods for sustainable and value conscious consumers

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PERSONAL CARE APPLIANCES IN ITALY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2025 DEVELOPMENTS

• A focus on health and wellness, and multi-functional products, support low sales
• CHART 43 Key Trends 2025

INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE

• Inflation dampens spending on home grooming, while oral care remains important
• Genderless shaving trend drives demand for grooming products
• Hair care appliances remain popular, driven by innovation in multi-functional products
• Innovation in other personal care appliances focussed on cordless products
• CHART 44 Panasonic Series 900 Men's Shavers Stays in One Hand

WHAT'S NEXT?

• Consumers expected to drive demand for versatile hair care appliances
• CHART 45 Analyst Insight
• European brands anticipated to prioritise reshoring to mitigate risks

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

• Dreame drives growth with innovative and affordable products
• Trevidea capitalises on Girmi's heritage with new launches

CHANNELS

• Appliances and electronics specialists lead retail distribution
• Emerging collaborations drive sales and brand visibility

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SMALL COOKING APPLIANCES IN ITALY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2025 DEVELOPMENTS

• Increasing competition from Asian brands slow small cooking appliances sales
• CHART 46 Key Trends 2025

INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE

• Sales supported by premiumisation and changing consumer habits
• SharkNinja expands product range into coffee machines, boosting category sales
• CHART 47 SharkNinja Launches Coffee Machines in Italy
• Air fryers lead growth with multifunctionality and innovation
• CHART 48 Ariete's Air Fryer Cooks a Full Meal, for an Affordable Price

WHAT'S NEXT?

• Premium home experiences support steady small appliances growth
• Air fryers expected to drive small cooking appliances' growth, driven by multi-functionality
• CHART 49 Analyst Insight

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

• Incumbents maintain their lead, while emerging companies like Girmi grow in popularity
• Nuo Octagon's acquisition of Bialetti is set to reshape market dynamics

CHANNELS

• Retail e-commerce remains the leading distribution channel
• Coffee machine brands excel with experience-driven retail concepts

PRODUCTS

• Smartwares introduces major product innovations in air fryers
• KitchenAid embodies convenience and cusomisation with its new line of coffee machines
• CHART 50 KitchenAid Launches a New Range of Coffee Machines
• Product innovation is set to drive competition between smart kettles and coffee machines

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VACUUM CLEANERS IN ITALY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2025 DEVELOPMENTS

• Economic uncertainty slows vacuum cleaners sales
• CHART 51 Key Trends 2025

INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE

• Multi-functional stick vacuum cleaners replace cylinder and upright models
• CHART 52 Rowenta Launches the X-Force Flex 14.80 with a Flexible Arm to Clean Under Couches
• Roborock drives robotic vacuum cleaners with innovative features
• CHART 53 Roborock Introduces New Vacuum Cleaner Equipped with a Robotic Arm
• Italian consumers prioritise convenience and technology

WHAT'S NEXT?

• Chinese brands and geopolitical tension set to drive competition
• Ageing Italian population is anticipated to drive demand for ergonomic products
• Brands are expected to localise their supply chains
• CHART 54 Analyst Insight

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

• Incumbents maintain their lead, while Shark emerges as a challenger
• Roomba's possible acquisition and product innovation impact the competitive landscape

CHANNELS

• Retail e-commerce leads vacuum cleaner sales with competitive pricing
• Black month drives sales with aspirational brands and deals

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