Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 0.5 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $24.5bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
The performance of major household appliance manufacturers has moved in line with the housing market
- The performance of major household appliance manufacturers has closely tracked the housing market's trends. Significant changes in housing demand have had a direct impact on appliance sales.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
High interest rates and input costs shape appliance manufacturing
- As interest rates remain high, major appliance manufacturers will see their sales decline as consumers reduce their spending on new appliances and new homes.
Biggest companies in the Major Household Appliance Manufacturing in the US
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue ($m)
2024 | Profit ($m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Whirlpool Corp | 5,187.1 | 433.2 | 8.4 | |
Electrolux AB | 4,330.6 | 190.6 | 4.4 | |
Haier Group Corporation | 3,388.7 | 230.1 | 6.8 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Cooking appliances , Refrigerators and home freezers and Laundry equipment. Cooking appliances is the largest segment of the Major Household Appliance Manufacturing in the US.
Trends and Insights
Cooking appliances continue to dominate the market
- Household cooking appliances include electric ranges, ovens, surface cooking units, gas ranges and cooking equipment.
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Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Major household appliance manufacturers produce major household cooking appliances, refrigerators and home freezers, household laundry equipment and other major electrical and nonelectrical household appliances like dishwashers, garbage disposal units, water heaters and trash compactors. Small cooking appliances (e.g. hot plates), fans, vacuums and electric irons are not included.
What's included in this industry?
Household cooking appliances manufacturingHousehold refrigerator and home freezer manufacturingHousehold laundry equipment manufacturingDishwasher manufacturingGarbage disposal unit manufacturingElectric and nonelectric water heater manufacturingMicrowave oven manufacturingCompanies
Whirlpool CorpElectrolux ABHaier Group CorporationPurchase this report to view all 10 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
LINEAR MOTORAPPLIANCE LABELING RULEENERGY STARSMART APPLIANCEIndustry Code
NAICS 33522 - Major Household Appliance Manufacturing in the US
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Shifts in interest rates have created volatility for manufacturers. Low interest rates in recent years boosted growth as the housing market boomed. However, recent rate hikes...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Cooking appliance sales have climbed. Cooking appliances comprise the largest segment for manufacturers. Tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act for ENERGY STAR-certified ...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
- International Trade
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
- Total imports, level and trend
- Total exports, level and trend
- Trade Balance
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
- International trade, including imports by country and exports by country
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
- Recent trends in import and export volumes, country of origin or destination, and expected future trends
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
The Great Lakes and Southeast are close to large ports, providing easy access to imports and transports. The Great Lakes region allows for easy access to Canada, while the So...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each state
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each state in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each state accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each state accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each state in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across North America, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
The household appliance manufacturing sector is fiercely competitive. Companies contend on various fronts, including pricing, features, quality, design, performance, service,...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
Whirlpool has expanded its market share through strategic mergers and acquisitions. In November 2022, the company completed its acquisition of InSinkErator, the world’s large...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
- Overview of Whirlpool Corp's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Electrolux AB's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Haier Group Corporation's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for 7 additional companies
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Whirlpool Corp, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Electrolux AB, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Haier Group Corporation, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for 7 additional companies
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Manufacturing must comply with various environmental and safety laws. These include federal, state, or local licenses for wastewater discharges, air emissions and hazardous w...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Profit inched up despite headwinds. While domestic manufacturers have faced higher import penetration, the increased sale of smart appliance products has boosted profit.
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Industry Multiples (2017-2022)
- Industry Tax Structure (2017-2022)
- Income Statement (2017-2022)
- Balance Sheet (2017-2022)
- Liquidity Ratios (2017-2022)
- Coverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Leverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Operating Ratios (2017-2022)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Top Questions Answered
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What is the market size of the Major Household Appliance Manufacturing in the US industry in United States in 2024?
The market size of the Major Household Appliance Manufacturing in the US industry in United States is $24.5bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Major Household Appliance Manufacturing in the US industry in 2024?
There are 144 businesses in the Major Household Appliance Manufacturing in the US industry in United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 2.7 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Major Household Appliance Manufacturing in the US industry in United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Major Household Appliance Manufacturing in the US industry in United States has been declining at a CAGR of 0.5 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Major Household Appliance Manufacturing in the US industry in United States over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Major Household Appliance Manufacturing in the US industry in United States is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Major Household Appliance Manufacturing in the US market in United States?
The biggest companies operating in the Major Household Appliance Manufacturing market in United States are Whirlpool Corp, Electrolux AB and Haier Group Corporation
What does the Major Household Appliance Manufacturing in the US in United States include?
Household cooking appliances manufacturing and Household refrigerator and home freezer manufacturing are part of the Major Household Appliance Manufacturing in the US industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Major Household Appliance Manufacturing in the US in United States?
The company holding the most market share in United States is Whirlpool Corp.
How competitive is the Major Household Appliance Manufacturing in the US industry in United States?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Major Household Appliance Manufacturing in the US industry in United States.
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Competitors
- Vacuum, Fan & Small Household Appliance Manufacturing in the US
- Food Processor & Blender Manufacturing in the US
Complementors
- Heating & Air Conditioning Equipment Manufacturing in the US
- Vacuum, Fan & Small Household Appliance Manufacturing in the US
- Electrical Equipment Manufacturing in the US
- Battery Manufacturing in the US
International industries
- Global Household Cooking & Appliance Manufacturing
- Major Household Appliance Manufacturing in Canada
- Household Appliance Manufacturing in Australia
- Electrical Appliance Manufacturing in the UK
- Household Refrigerator and Freezer Manufacturing in China
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