South Africa Laundry Appliances Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The South Africa Laundry Appliances Market report segments the industry into By Type (Built-in, Free Standing), By Product (Washing Machines, Dryers, Electric Pressing Machines, Others), By Technology (Automatic, Semi-Automatic, Others), By Distribution Channel (Offline, Online), and By End Use (Residential, Commercial). Get five years of historical data and future forecasts.

South Africa Laundry Appliances Market Size and Share

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South Africa Laundry Appliances Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence

The South Africa Laundry Appliances Market is expected to register a CAGR of greater than 5% during the forecast period.

With the advent of Covid-19, the time spent by people at home observed an increase resulting in the average revenue per household for the sales of washing machines increasing to USD 29.36, with sales of 1.1 Million pieces. Pandemic Onwards GDP Per capita is observing a continuous fluctuation existing at a level of USD 6,694 last year, these uncertainties are restricting the spending of people to necessary goods.

After observing a few years of precautionary spending by the people during covid, post covid the average revenue per user for major household appliances in South Africa observed recovery at USD 101 last year with expected positive growth forward. This trend will be having a positive spillover effect on sales of Laundry appliances in South Africa.

Competitive Landscape

There is a rise in competition in the market and it is fragmented with local and international manufacturers present in the market. Imports are higher than exports for laundry appliances like washer-dryers and dryers. Small and medium enterprises are intensifying the competition by providing quick services to the customers and offering click and collect services. Unilever's brand has a good reputation among households of South Africa due to rising awareness among consumers and retail penetration of the brands. Major players in the market include Defy, Hisense. LG and Samsung.

South Africa Laundry Appliances Industry Leaders

  1. Miele

  2. Defy

  3. Hisense SA

  4. Bosch

  5. LG Electronics

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
South Africa Laundry Appliances Market Concentration
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Recent Industry Developments

  • On August 2022, Samsung and OMO detergent partnered to offer a combination of Samsung's state-of-the-art washing machines and OMO Auto's incredible cleaning power, creating a seamless, stress-free, and sustainable laundry experience.
  • On July 2022, Samsung Electronics launched the Bespoke AI Washer and Dryer, delivering sustainable, efficient, and intelligent Samsung washer and dryer. With an energy rating of A+++ the Bespoke AI Dryer uses eco-conscious Digital Inverter Compressor technology to dry loads as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Table of Contents for South Africa Laundry Appliances Industry Report

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS AND INSIGHTS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
    • 4.2.1 Increase in spending on washing machines in South Africa.
    • 4.2.2 Rising share of Online Sales in Laundry Appliance products.
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
    • 4.3.1 Fluctuation in Per Capita Income of South Africa Post Covid
    • 4.3.2 Increasing market penetration by Global players affecting local manufacturers.
  • 4.4 Market Opportunities
    • 4.4.1 Increasing smart features in Laundry appliances
    • 4.4.2 Rise in Energy Efficient and durable laundry appliances.
  • 4.5 Industry Attractiveness - Porters' Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.5.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.5.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 4.5.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.5.4 Threat of Substitutes
    • 4.5.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
  • 4.6 Impact of COVID-19 on the Market

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 By Type
    • 5.1.1 Built-in
    • 5.1.2 Free Standing
  • 5.2 By Product
    • 5.2.1 Washing Machines
    • 5.2.2 Dryers
    • 5.2.3 Electric Pressing Machines
    • 5.2.4 Others
  • 5.3 By Technology
    • 5.3.1 Automatic
    • 5.3.2 Semi-Automatic
    • 5.3.3 Others
  • 5.4 By Distribution Channel
    • 5.4.1 Offline
    • 5.4.2 Online
  • 5.5 By End Use
    • 5.5.1 Residential
    • 5.5.2 Commercial

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Market Concentration Overview
  • 6.2 Company Profiles
    • 6.2.1 Bosch
    • 6.2.2 Hisense SA
    • 6.2.3 LG
    • 6.2.4 Midea
    • 6.2.5 Samsung
    • 6.2.6 AB Electrolux
    • 6.2.7 Miele
    • 6.2.8 Unilever South Africa
    • 6.2.9 Tullis Laundry Solutions Africa (Pty) Ltd
    • 6.2.10 Atlantic Cleaners
    • 6.2.11 Bidvest Group Ltd (The)
    • 6.2.12 Combined Cleaners (Pty) Ltd
    • 6.2.13 Desert Charm Trading 40 (Pty) Ltd
    • 6.2.14 Levingers Franchising (Pty) Ltd
    • 6.2.15 Nannucci Dry Cleaners (Pty) Ltd
    • 6.2.16 Pressed In Time (Pty) Ltd
    • 6.2.17 Servworx Integrated Service Solutions (Pty) Ltd
    • 6.2.18 T&D Investments (Pty) Ltd
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. FUTURE OF THE MARKET

8. APPENDIX

9. DISCLAIMER

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South Africa Laundry Appliances Market Report Scope

 Laundry equipment/appliance refers to the objects incorporated for cleaning, drying, washing, and ironing clothes efficiently with different appliances functioning according to their needs. Washing machine is a laundry appliance used to wash various types of clothes without applying any physical efforts

South Africa Laundry Appliances Market is segmented by Type (Freestanding Laundry Appliances, Built-in Laundry Appliances), by Product (Washing Machines, Dryers, Electric Pressing Machines, and Others), By Technology (Automatic, Semi-Automatic / Manual, Others), By Distribution Channel (Offline and Online), and By End-use (Residential, Commercial). The report offers market size and forecasts for the South Africa Laundry Appliances Market in value (USD million) for all the above segments.

By Type
Built-in
Free Standing
By Product
Washing Machines
Dryers
Electric Pressing Machines
Others
By Technology
Automatic
Semi-Automatic
Others
By Distribution Channel
Offline
Online
By End Use
Residential
Commercial
By Type Built-in
Free Standing
By Product Washing Machines
Dryers
Electric Pressing Machines
Others
By Technology Automatic
Semi-Automatic
Others
By Distribution Channel Offline
Online
By End Use Residential
Commercial
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Key Questions Answered in the Report

What is the current South Africa Laundry Appliances Market size?

The South Africa Laundry Appliances Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 5% during the forecast period (2025-2030)

Who are the key players in South Africa Laundry Appliances Market?

Miele, Defy, Hisense SA, Bosch and LG Electronics are the major companies operating in the South Africa Laundry Appliances Market.

What years does this South Africa Laundry Appliances Market cover?

The report covers the South Africa Laundry Appliances Market historical market size for years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the South Africa Laundry Appliances Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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