Laundry Machine Market

The article discusses the expected growth in the global laundry machine market over the period from 2022 to 2030, with forecasts indicating an increase in both market volume and value. It highlights consumption trends, market performance, and the key exporting and importing countries involved in the industry. From a decline in consumption in 2022 to the outlook for production and exports, the article provides a comprehensive analysis of the global laundry machine market.

Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for laundry machine worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of +1.7% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 424K units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +2.8% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $5.3B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Washing, Bleaching Or Dyeing Machines

In 2022, consumption of washing, bleaching or dyeing machines decreased by -5% to 369K units, falling for the fifth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption saw a pronounced contraction. Global consumption peaked at 652K units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The global laundry machine market revenue declined to $4.2B in 2022, falling by -4% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption recorded a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, the global market attained the peak level at $8.3B in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were China (70K units), the United States (63K units) and India (24K units), with a combined 43% share of global consumption. Japan, Brazil, Pakistan, Nigeria, France, the UK, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by Singapore (with a CAGR of +32.3%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest laundry machine markets worldwide were China ($812M), Japan ($568M) and the United States ($410M), together accounting for 42% of the global market. The UK, France, India, Mexico, Brazil, South Korea, Nigeria, Pakistan, Singapore and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

Among the main consuming countries, Singapore, with a CAGR of +26.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of market size over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the highest levels of laundry machine per capita consumption was registered in Singapore (1,314 units per million persons), followed by the United States (188 units per million persons), Canada (152 units per million persons) and France (128 units per million persons), while the world average per capita consumption of laundry machine was estimated at 47 units per million persons.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the laundry machine per capita consumption in Singapore amounted to +31.2%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of per capita consumption growth: the United States (-4.3% per year) and Canada (+6.5% per year).

Production

World Production of Washing, Bleaching Or Dyeing Machines

In 2022, production of washing, bleaching or dyeing machines was finally on the rise to reach 405K units for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. In general, production, however, recorded a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 24%. Over the period under review, global production hit record highs at 608K units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, laundry machine production fell to $5.5B in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production hit record highs at $10B in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country

China (127K units) constituted the country with the largest volume of laundry machine production, comprising approx. 31% of total volume. Moreover, laundry machine production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States (61K units), twofold. India (44K units) ranked third in terms of total production with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in China was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (-4.1% per year) and India (+1.0% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Washing, Bleaching Or Dyeing Machines

In 2022, purchases abroad of washing, bleaching or dyeing machines increased by 9.9% to 76K units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 24% against the previous year. Global imports peaked at 96K units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, laundry machine imports totaled $757M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Global imports peaked at $878M in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports By Country

In 2022, Brazil (12K units), followed by Singapore (8.2K units), Canada (5.9K units), Bangladesh (5.3K units), Turkey (4.4K units) and the United States (4.1K units) were the largest importers of washing, bleaching or dyeing machines, together constituting 53% of total imports. Chile (2.8K units), India (2.6K units), the Philippines (2.4K units), Norway (2.1K units), Madagascar (2K units), Vietnam (1.9K units) and Honduras (1.4K units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Honduras (with a CAGR of +61.3%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bangladesh ($137M) constitutes the largest market for imported washing, bleaching or dyeing machines worldwide, comprising 18% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($60M), with an 8% share of global imports. It was followed by Vietnam, with an 8% share.

In Bangladesh, laundry machine imports increased at an average annual rate of +8.5% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+2.5% per year) and Vietnam (+14.0% per year).

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average laundry machine import price amounted to $10,019 per unit, rising by 1.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 39% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $12,060 per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($32,125 per unit), while Singapore ($64 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Honduras (+16.2%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Washing, Bleaching Or Dyeing Machines

In 2022, overseas shipments of washing, bleaching or dyeing machines increased by 66% to 111K units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports showed a remarkable increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, laundry machine exports expanded markedly to $760M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at $867M in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports By Country

In 2022, China (58K units) represented the major exporter of washing, bleaching or dyeing machines, constituting 52% of total exports. It was distantly followed by India (23K units) and Italy (6.2K units), together committing a 26% share of total exports. Germany (4.3K units), Turkey (3.7K units), Switzerland (2.9K units), Taiwan (Chinese) (2.2K units), the United States (2K units) and Spain (1.8K units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to laundry machine exports from China stood at +23.3%. At the same time, India (+31.0%), Turkey (+15.8%), Spain (+14.4%), Italy (+5.8%) and Germany (+3.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +31.0% from 2012-2022. Taiwan (Chinese) and the United States experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Switzerland (-5.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (+34 p.p.) and India (+16 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2012-2022, the share of the United States (-3.3 p.p.), Italy (-3.4 p.p.), Taiwan (Chinese) (-3.5 p.p.), Germany (-4.1 p.p.) and Switzerland (-9.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($167M), Italy ($152M) and Germany ($116M) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for 57% of global exports. Turkey, Taiwan (Chinese), Spain, India, the United States and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +14.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

The average laundry machine export price stood at $6,840 per unit in 2022, with a decrease of -33.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 23% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $19,461 per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($28,279 per unit), while India ($821 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (-1.0%), while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform