Modest Growth for Canadian Major Appliance Industry in 2008

Modest Growth for Canadian Major Appliance Industry in 2008

“Major Appliance Industry Trends & Facts” Report Now Available

TORONTO, ONTARIO - June 26, 2009 - The Canadian Appliance Manufacturers Association (CAMA), an Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) council, announced today, the latest market research for the Canadian Appliance industry in its published report, Major Appliance Industry Trends & Facts. In 2008, CAMA reports a modest increase of 1.4% for the five core white goods products. Shipments to the retail channel reached 4.443 million for the five core products; however, the builder channel performed slightly less than expected at 624,000 for 2008.  Refrigerators and front load washers led way in growth for 2008, with growth of 6.2% and 12.9% respectively.

  

	2007	2008	%Ch
Refrigerators	1,437	1,526	6.2%
Ranges (Gas & Electric)	959	954	-0.5%
Auto Washers	951	959	0.8%
Dryers (Gas & Electric)	859	868	1.0%
Dishwashers	792	760	-4.0%
Total	4,998	5,067	1.4%

This year’s booklet focuses on current industry trends and energy efficiency improvements that have taken place over the last number of years. “Appliance manufacturers have demonstrated over the past decade a readiness to meet the conservation challenge well beyond adherence to regulated minimum energy efficiency performance standards” says Larry Moore, of CAMA. The report provides valuable information on energy consumption by major appliance as well as data highlighting growing consumer acceptance of “Energy Star” rated products.  

CAMA has published a comprehensive summary of findings in its Major Appliance Industry Trends & Facts Report. This annual publication provides industry insiders, suppliers, and researchers with information related to the economy, housing, consumer spending, appliance saturation levels, regional highlights, seasonality, energy efficiency, and imports.

The 2009 Major Appliance Industry Trends & Facts Report is available for purchase. Download an order form at www.electrofed.com to receive your copy of this comprehensive report.  For archives of the publication or for historical information dating back to the early 1970s, contact info@electrofed.com or call 905-602-8877.  

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