India: Market for Household Washing and Drying Machines 2025

Market Size for Household Washing and Drying Machines in India

In 2021, the Indian washing and drying machine market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. Washing and drying machine consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Household Washing and Drying Machines in India

In value terms, washing and drying machine production rose remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, faced a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 73%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Household Washing and Drying Machines

Exports from India

In 2021, the amount of household washing and drying machines exported from India dropped to X tons, which is down by -7.3% compared with the year before. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 143%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, washing and drying machine exports declined slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 112%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Nepal (X tons) and Bangladesh (X tons) were the main destinations of washing and drying machine exports from India, together accounting for 57% of total exports. These countries were followed by Australia, the Philippines, Bhutan, Sudan, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Somalia, Yemen, Thailand and Indonesia, which together accounted for a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Australia (with a CAGR of +220.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Nepal ($X) and Bangladesh ($X) were the largest markets for washing and drying machine exported from India worldwide, with a combined 53% share of total exports. Bhutan, Australia, the Philippines, Nigeria, Sudan, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Yemen, Thailand and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

Among the main countries of destination, Australia, with a CAGR of +205.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average washing and drying machine export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 3.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 33%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Yemen (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Household Washing and Drying Machines

Imports into India

In 2021, overseas purchases of household washing and drying machines were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 73% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, washing and drying machine imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 52%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of washing and drying machine imports to India, together comprising 81% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +81.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Turkey ($X) constituted the largest washing and drying machine suppliers to India, together comprising 80% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +77.0%, saw 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 average washing and drying machine import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 4.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 8.8%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices from Slovenia ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) and Turkey ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (-1.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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