Spain: Laundry Machine Market 2025

Laundry Machine Market Size in Spain

In 2021, the Spanish laundry machine market decreased by -72.1% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption faced a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Laundry Machine Production in Spain

In value terms, laundry machine production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 31% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Laundry Machine Exports

Exports from Spain

In 2021, shipments abroad of washing, bleaching or dyeing machines increased by 65% to X units, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 131% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, laundry machine exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 78% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for laundry machine exports from Spain, accounting for a 40% share of total exports. Moreover, laundry machine exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Pakistan (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Malaysia (X units), with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States totaled +47.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Pakistan (+27.3% per year) and Malaysia (+25.3% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for washing, bleaching or dyeing machines exports from Spain, comprising 40% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malaysia ($X), with a 7% share of total exports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States amounted to +43.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malaysia (+25.8% per year) and Mexico (-0.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average laundry machine export price amounted to $X per unit, falling by -3.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Morocco (+19.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Laundry Machine Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2021, supplies from abroad of washing, bleaching or dyeing machines decreased by -14.9% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 127% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, laundry machine imports shrank significantly to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 238% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Italy (X units), France (X units) and China (X units) were the main suppliers of laundry machine imports to Spain, with a combined 91% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +3.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of washing, bleaching or dyeing machines to Spain, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+6.3% per year) and Germany (-4.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average laundry machine import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, waning by -11.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, laundry machine import price increased by +10.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 49% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the price for France ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+12.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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