Eastern Europe: Market for Household Washing and Drying Machines 2025

Market Size for Household Washing and Drying Machines in Eastern Europe

The East European washing and drying machine market declined to $X in 2021, reducing by -11.5% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Household Washing and Drying Machines in Eastern Europe

In value terms, washing and drying machine production expanded markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 16%. The level of production peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Household Washing and Drying Machines

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, shipments abroad of household washing and drying machines increased by 8.6% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 11% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, washing and drying machine exports surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland was the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which resulted at 62% of total exports. Slovakia (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Russia (X tons), Romania (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 33% share of total exports. Ukraine (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Poland increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Romania (+51.8%), Russia (+15.7%), the Czech Republic (+7.1%), Ukraine (+6.0%) and Slovakia (+2.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +51.8% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Russia and Romania increased by +6.6 and +4.6 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest washing and drying machine supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 9.5% share.

In Poland, washing and drying machine exports increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Russia (+15.8% per year) and the Czech Republic (+6.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 7.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the export price increased by 8%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+0.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Household Washing and Drying Machines

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, overseas purchases of household washing and drying machines increased by 3.2% to X tons, rising for the sixth year in a row after three years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 14%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, washing and drying machine imports rose sharply to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +80.8% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X tons) and Russia (X tons) represented the main importers of household washing and drying machines in Eastern Europe, together amounting to near 40% of total imports. Ukraine (X tons) held a 12% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by the Czech Republic (11%), Romania (10%), Hungary (6.8%), Slovakia (5.1%) and Bulgaria (4.8%).

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of +10.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest washing and drying machine importing markets in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), Russia ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together comprising 51% of total imports. These countries were followed by Ukraine, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia and Bulgaria, which together accounted for a further 37%.

Among the main importing countries, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +9.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 9% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Slovakia ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+2.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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