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Microwaves in China

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  • 26 Pages
  • January 2026
  • Region: China
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 1541661
Microwaves in China experienced a nuanced performance in 2025. While volume sales fell, diversifying consumer needs and technological advancements along with the rising median disposable income per household supported demand for higher-end models with advanced features. Freestanding microwaves dominated and saw the best performance, due to their flexibility and ease of installation. Retail e-commerce remained the dominant retail channel, driven by competitive pricing and government subsidies.

This Microwaves in China report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2021-2025, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, format trends or distribution issues. Forecasts to 2030 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Built-in Microwaves, Freestanding Microwaves.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Microwaves market;
  • Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
  • Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
  • Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

Table of Contents

KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Premiumisation and multifunctionality shape microwaves amidst volume dip
  • CHART 1 Key Trends 2025
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Although economic slowdown drives volume delcine, multifunctionality is important
  • Freestanding microwaves dominates
  • Technological advancements fuel growth for high-end models
  • CHART 2 Midea Launches its Little Taste Retro Multifunction Microwave
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Microwaves expected to decline, with affordable products likely to maintain dominance
  • Built-in microwaves to remain a niche despite growing demand for premium features
  • Intelligence and multifunctionality to drive innovation and growth
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Midea and Galanz maintain dominance through competitive pricing
  • CHART 3 Analyst Insight
  • New entrants capitalise on premium and multifunctional trends
CHANNELS
  • Retail e-commerce dominates microwaves with competitive pricing
  • Offline retailers still have their place, often for sales of premium products
PRODUCTS
  • Galanz drives innovation with design and technology
  • CHART 4 Galanz Expands Retro Microwave Line to Capture Young Consumers’ Aesthetic Preferences
  • Xiaomi targets those on a budget with a sylish, reliable microwave model
  • CHART 5 Xiaomi Launches Mijia 20l Energy-Saving Microwave with “Back to Basics" Design
COUNTRY REPORTS
  • CHART 6 Key Trends 2025
  • CHART 7 Haier’s AI Eyes and Uhome Bring Vision and Intelligence to Everyday Appliances
  • CHART 8 Growth Decomposition of Consumer Appliances 2024-2029
  • CHART 9 "Listening Marketing" Brings Haier Huge Success in the Multi-drum Race
  • CHART 10 Analyst Insight
  • CHART 11 Narwal Launches Maintenance-Free Self-Filter Wet and Dry Upright Vacuum Cleaner
  • CHART 12 Real GDP Growth and Inflation 2020-2030
  • CHART 13 PEST Analysis in China 2025
  • CHART 14 Key Insights on Consumers in China 2025
  • CHART 15 Consumer Landscape in China 2025
CONSUMER APPLIANCES IN CHINA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Consumer appliances navigates headwinds with AI, functionality, and value-driven growth
KEY DATA FINDINGS
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Government subsidies drive sales despite economic challenges
  • Personal care appliances leads volume sales, with growth driven by high-speed hair dryers
  • Smart and AI-powered appliances revolutionise consumer appliances
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Companies implement different strategies to avoid the anticipated volume decline
  • Personal care appliances will continue to dominate, and dishwashers set to perform well
  • AI's evolution from gimmick to essential utility and embodied intelligence
  • Consumer rationalisation and the rise of niche appliances
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Midea, Haier and Gree lead with scale and innovation
  • Innovation and ecosystems reshape the competition in consumer appliances
  • Opportunities by leveraging core capabilities and adopting consumer-first strategies
  • Haier's "listening marketing" revolutionises research and development through co-creation
CHANNELS
  • Retail e-commerce dominates with fast delivery and installation
  • Omnichannel strategies are emerging as key to success
PRODUCTS
  • Convenience and customisation drive innovative product designs
ECONOMIC CONTEXTCONSUMER CONTEXTCOUNTRY REPORTS
SOURCES
  • Summary 1 Research Sources