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Microwaves in the US

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  • 23 Pages
  • November 2025
  • Region: United States
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 1607513
The US microwaves market experienced a decline in volume sales in 2025, with 16.2 million units sold, representing a -0.2% decline, while value sales saw 3% growth, reaching USD 7.1 billion. A challenging macroeconomic environment, intense competition and high penetration of microwaves in US households, standing at 96%, contributed to the negative volume dynamics.

This Microwaves in USA report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2020-2024, 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 2029 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
  • Despite volume decline, value growth driven by premiumisation and multifunctionality
  • CHART 1 Key Trends 2025
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Segmented consumer focus driven by budget-conscious consumers
  • CHART 2 Analyst Insight
  • Premiumisation offers advanced features and technology
  • CHART 3 Panasonic’s HomeChef Microwave Promises a Variety of Functions in One Form Factor
  • CHART 4 GE Provides Value Offerings as Consumers Pivot Towards Wallet Conservatism
  • CHART 5 Breville’s Combi 3 in 1 Highlights a Premium Multifunctional Offering
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Manufacturers emphasise efficiency to reduce running costs
  • Smart microwave formats growing in appeal amongst US consumers
  • Trade policy changes and supply chain disruptions poses major threat
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Hair Group and Sharp Electronics maintain lead through diverse offerings
  • Segmented consumer offerings support leading companies’ ranking
CHANNELS
  • Retail e-commerce the main sales channel owing to convenience and competitive pricing
PRODUCTS
  • Panasonic drives multifunctionality with innovative microwave designs
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
  • CHART 6 Key Trends 2025
  • CHART 7 Midea's U-Shaped Air Conditioner Aims at Affordability and Innovation Through Recall
  • CHART 8 Analyst Insight
  • CHART 9 Growth Decomposition of Consumer Appliances 2024-2029
  • CHART 10 Air Fryers Increasing Functionality by Adding Self Cleaning Capabilities
  • CHART 11 The Ninja Detect Blender Combines Smart Features and Multi-functionality for Wellness
  • CHART 12 Real GDP Growth and Inflation 2020-2030
  • CHART 13 PEST Analysis in the US 2025
  • CHART 14 Key Insights on Consumers in the US 2025
  • CHART 15 Consumer Landscape in the US 2025
CONSUMER APPLIANCES IN THE US
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Economic pressures reshape the US consumer appliances market
KEY DATA FINDINGS
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Tariffs and consumer behaviour shape market dynamics
  • Economic pressures drive product segmentation
  • Continued demand for refrigeration appliances despite decline
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Economic pressures and rising price sensitivity will reshaping purchasing patterns
  • Consumers replace rather than repair them as durability declines
  • Rising energy efficiency drives stronger competition between heat pumps and air conditioners
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Leading brands maintain dominance through diversified portfolios
  • Emerging players and innovation drive market dynamics
CHANNELS
  • E-commerce gains share as consumers prioritise convenience
  • Appliances and electronics specialists drives offline sales
  • Small appliances thrive in e-commerce with diverse offerings
PRODUCTS
  • Multifunctionality and compact design drive innovation
  • Health and wellness focus influences product development
ECONOMIC CONTEXTCONSUMER CONTEXTCOUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
  • Summary 1 Research Sources