According to the data published by Anfel (Spanish association of manufacturers and importers of household appliances), in the first four months of 2017 the market registered a growth in turnover by 2.25% compared to the same period of 2016. In January-April 2017, the growth in units was +48,481 pieces (+2.36%). Considering the different products in the first four months of 2017, the evolution in units shows that refrigerators saw a decrease of 1.29% over the same period of 2016 (double door refrigerators -21.92%; 1 door models -6.86%; side-by-side +1.91%; combined refrigerators +5.96%). Horizontal freezers had a two digits drop (-10.69%). Washing machines decreased by 1.73%, while dryers and dishwashers grew by 4.86% and 6.74% respectively. Cookers saw a double-digit increase (+26.67%) and also ovens, hobs and hoods achieved positive results (+8.70%, +4.97% and +3.56% respectively).
