Housewares Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis

The market for home furnishings in Sweden continued to struggle in 2024, in light of broader macroeconomic pressures. The Riksbank’s tight monetary policy, combined with persistently high interest rates and inflation, eroded real household incomes and dampened consumer confidence. With banks maintai ...

The Swedish home improvement market contracted in current value terms in 2024, due to rising borrowing costs, sluggish housing activity, and tighter household budgets. Confronted with elevated energy and material prices, many consumers scaled back to smaller, lower-cost projects - often tackling the ...

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In 2024, sales of home and garden continued to decline in Switzerland, reflecting broader economic caution, elevated living costs, and subdued activity in the housing and construction sectors. Consumer confidence remained fragile, limiting discretionary spending on high-value purchases such as indoo ...

Switzerland’s home improvement market continued to face challenges in 2024, as economic caution and reduced construction activity weighed on consumer spending. The high cost of living and persistent uncertainty led many households to delay renovation projects, while high mortgage rates discouraged i ...

Current value sales of homewares rose modestly in 2024, supported by a continued preference for home-centred lifestyles. The cultural importance of cooking and shared meals in Switzerland has sustained consumer interest in kitchen-related products, even amid economic uncertainty. As households incre ...

Homewares saw current value growth in Mexico in 2024. Economic recovery and rising disposable incomes allowed consumers to spend more on home improvements. Urbanisation and an expanding real estate sector also played a role, as more people sought to furnish newly constructed or renovated homes. The ...

Home furnishings in Spain experienced a decline in retail current value sales in 2024, driven primarily by downturns in key categories like sitting furniture, bedroom furniture, home textiles, dining furniture and living room furniture. Although these categories registered positive retail current va ...

Home and garden sales declined in 2024 which was primarily due to the uncertain economic conditions. Sales across all of the key categories declined in current value terms in 2024 as consumers looked to make savings in response to elevated inflation and the rising cost of living. Sales of home furni ...

Home and garden saw modest current value growth in Mexico in 2024. Key drivers included significant retail investments from major players such as Home Depot and Walmart de México, which expanded operations and improved digital platforms. The booming real estate market, particularly in urban areas su ...

Sales of home improvement declined in current value terms in 2024, influenced by a combination of economic challenges, evolving consumer behaviours, and external environmental factors. Rising inflation and elevated interest rates diminished household purchasing power, leading many consumers to prior ...

Home improvement in Spain witnessed a slight decline in retail current value sales in 2024. While this continued the downturn started in 2023, but rate of decline was slower in 2024, with some signs of recovery. The performance of home improvement was hampered by limitations on residential construct ...

In 2024, homewares in Italy recorded an uplift in retail value growth, continuing the trend observed in 2023. Both dining and kitchen categories performed well, with kitchenware, cookware and ovenware experiencing strong growth rates. This finding reflects Italians' enduring passion for culinary tra ...

Homewares in Spain witnessed a very marginal decrease in retail current value sales in 2024, after a moderate increase in 2023. Price remained a key factor for consumers, with a noticeable shift towards more budget-conscious consumption. A combination of price reductions from major retailers, such a ...

Sales of homewares saw a significant decline in current value terms in 2024, influenced by several interconnected factors. High inflation and stagnant wage growth eroded disposable incomes, leading consumers to prioritise household essentials over discretionary items like dinnerware and kitchenware. ...

Home furnishings saw slight current value growth in Mexico in 2024. The category experienced a deceleration of growth during the year, shaped by cautious consumer spending, rising operating costs, and intensifying competition. Inflation and economic uncertainty led many households to scale back on d ...

In 2024, retail value sales in home improvement in Italy declined, with strong falls noted in areas including hardware, floor coverings and kitchen sinks. These results are due to households contending with persistent inflation, high grocery and energy bills, and the end of government renovation inc ...

Home improvement in Australia witnessed low, positive value growth in 2024, largely driven by products such as carpets, hand tools, hardware and decorative paint. Carpets, under the largest category of floor covering, became a focal point in home improvement projects, transforming spaces with their ...

Homewares in Australia recorded further value growth in 2024. A significant contributor to this performance was the surge in consumer spending during the holiday season. Australians actively participated in major sales events held during 2024, such as Cyber Monday and Boxing Day, leading to a substa ...

Home furnishings in Australia recorded slow growth in 2024 following decline the previous year. This performance was largely driven by products such as kitchen and dining textiles, bedroom furniture and beds. Australian homeowners increasingly sought versatile kitchen spaces that could adapt to vari ...

Homewares in Germany experienced declining value sales in 2024, in a similar trend to other home and garden categories. To remain competitive and attractive to consumers, manufacturers focused on prioritising the use of eco-friendly materials in their products, increasingly embracing eco-conscious a ...

Homewares in Indonesia continued to record solid value growth in 2024, driven by rapid urbanisation, the rise of compact living spaces, and evolving consumer preferences for functional, stylish, and eco-friendly products. As urban dwellers seek to optimise limited kitchen and dining space, there is ...

Home improvement in Germany continued to record a value sales decline in 2024, driven by economic pressures, declining residential construction activity, and adverse weather conditions. To combat inflation, the European Central Bank raised interest rates to 3.62% by early January, making financing m ...

In 2024, value sales of home improvement in Indonesia continued to experience robust growth, fuelled by urbanisation, rising disposable incomes, and a growing middle class. Government initiatives, notably the One Million Houses programme, have significantly boosted residential construction, indirect ...

Home furnishings in Indonesia experienced solid value growth in 2024, driven by increasing urbanisation and rising disposable incomes, which boosted demand for versatile and stylish furniture. In 2024, government initiatives, such as substantial housing investments and the development of Indonesia's ...