Kitchen & Bath Industry Weekly Report- Week 4, July 2025 (July 21-25, 2025)
Table of Contents
- Product Innovation
- Market Trends
- Consumer Preferences
- Regulatory Updates
- Corporate Dynamics
- Technology Development
Product Innovation
New Product Launches
Bathroom Products
- Kaldewei Launches Lightweight Solidlite Shower Tray - Features new material technology for reduced weight and easier installation
- Grohe Introduces New Euro Ceramic WC Series - Designed specifically to support installers with expanded affordable bathroom solutions
- GRAFF Unveils Riva Chandelier Showerhead - Sets new benchmark for luxury shower experiences with top-tier craftsmanship
- Kinedo Launches New Walk-in Shower Series - Adds multiple new options to enhance accessible shower experiences
- Matki Redesigns EauZone Quintesse Shower Enclosure - Modern upgrade of classic product line
Kitchen Products
- InSinkErator Introduces New Colored Accessory Series - Adds more personalization options for kitchen sinks
- Miele Launches Full A-Grade 60cm Dishwasher Series - Complies with latest energy efficiency standards with comprehensive performance upgrades
- CRL Stone Expands Quartz Collection - Introduces marble-style Arabescato Vagli to meet high-end renovation demands
Smart Innovation
- Hegii Smart Toilet Technology Upgrade - Achieved over 10 million units in production for four consecutive years, with 13.72 million units in 2024, up 8.5% year-over-year
- Midea Dishwasher AI Technology - Leading domestic sales for 6 consecutive years with AI-powered precise cleaning technology
Market Trends
Overall Market Performance
- Kitchen & Bath Market Shows Steady Growth - Q1 2025 retail sales reached 31.64 billion yuan, up 2.6% year-over-year
- Home Appliance Retail High Growth - June home appliance retail sales up 32.4% year-over-year, continuing strong growth momentum
- First Five Months Kitchen & Bath Market - Retail sales reached 77.4 billion yuan, up 9% year-over-year
Segment Market Trends
Kitchen Appliances
- Range hoods performed well online with retail sales up 11.4% year-over-year
- Gas stoves market remained stable, up 1.8% year-over-year
- Dishwasher market flat with slight growth, up 0.2% year-over-year
- Integrated stoves underperformed, down 26.4% year-over-year
Bathroom Products
- Smart toilet market continues to grow
- Shower systems trending toward premium segment
- Bathroom hardware accessories showing increased personalization demand
2026 Market Outlook
- Home Renovation Spending Expected to Soften - Harvard University predicts household renovation spending growth of only 1.2% in Q2 2026
- Weak Housing Market Impact - Current housing market weakness expected to constrain household renovation spending
Consumer Preferences
Smart Technology Demand
- Smart Appliance Share Increasing - Smart appliance penetration rates improved across all major segments compared to last year
- Health Function Focus - Growing consumer demand for health-focused features in kitchen and bathroom spaces
- Integrated Solutions - Shift from single products to comprehensive space solutions
Design Trends
- Blue Dominates 2025 Kitchen Design - Tom Howley identifies blue as the leading kitchen color trend
- Multi-Color Combinations Popular - Kitchen cabinet trends show multi-color combinations becoming mainstream
- White Oak Remains Popular - Maintains advantage in cabinet material selection
Functional Requirements
- Energy Efficiency & Environmental Protection - Consumers increasingly focused on product energy ratings and environmental performance
- Noise Reduction Technology - Higher requirements for quiet operation in kitchen and bathroom appliances
- Antibacterial Features - Health awareness driving demand for antibacterial function products
Standard Updates
- 2025 Latest Bathroom Standards - Updates to technical standards including toilet rim distance requirements
- Energy Efficiency Standards Enhancement - New home appliance energy efficiency standards driving product technology upgrades
- Safety Standards Strengthening - Moen warns of health risks from cheap faucets, driving industry standard improvements
Corporate Dynamics
Mergers & Acquisitions
- Rev-A-Shelf Acquires InnovaShelf - Louisville home storage product supplier expands product line
- Emerald and NKBA Partnership - Plans to restart Canadian kitchen and bath trade shows
- Reliance Acquires Kelvinator - India's Reliance Industries acquires Kelvinator brand from Sweden's Electrolux
Brand Development
Kohler
- Launches KOHLER Sauna Series, expanding health design leadership
- Partners with Remedy Place for avant-garde ice bath products
- Celebrates Heritage Greens series launch
Vatti Bathroom
- Transforms from bathroom product focus to kitchen + bathroom scene ecosystem solution provider
- Demonstrates precise grasp of industry trends and resource integration innovation
Personnel Changes
- Masterclass Kitchens - Welcomes Leigh Hyman as Northern Regional Sales Manager
- Waterline - Lee Mairs joins as new Contract Channel Manager
- Ca' Pietra - Expands marketing team with new Social Media Manager
- BSH - Dan Twigg promoted to Contract Director
Technology Development
Smart Technology
- AI Stain Recognition Technology - Qingmei Appliances launches AI-powered precise cleaning system
- IoT Applications - Kitchen and bathroom products increasingly feature Wi-Fi connectivity and remote control
- Smart Diagnostics - Product self-diagnosis and early warning functions continuously improving
Material Innovation
- New Composite Materials - Applications like Kaldewei Solidlite lightweight materials
- Antibacterial Coatings - Continuous upgrades in bathroom product antibacterial technology
- Energy-Saving Technology - Continuous efficiency improvements in water heaters, dishwashers and other products
Manufacturing Processes
- Precision Manufacturing - Continuous improvements in product manufacturing precision and consistency
- Modular Design - Modular product designs for easier installation and maintenance
- Environmental Processes - Increased environmental friendliness in production processes
Report data sources: KBBFocus, Kitchen & Bath Design News, Bathroom & Kitchen Update and other professional industry media, plus official brand releases
Report generation date: July 25, 2025
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