냉장고 시장 : 세계 산업 규모, 점유율, 동향, 기회, 예측 - 제품 유형별, 유통 채널별, 지역별, 경쟁별(2020-2030년)

Global Refrigerator Market was valued at USD 74.58 Billion in 2024 and is expected to grow to USD 101.12 Billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 5.20%. The global refrigerator market is experiencing steady growth driven by rising urbanization, increasing disposable incomes, and growing demand for energy-efficient and smart appliances. Advanced features such as inverter technology, touch controls, Wi-Fi connectivity, and smart diagnostics are influencing consumer preferences, while innovations in design and size cater to diverse household needs. The market is witnessing strong adoption in emerging economies due to rapid modernization and lifestyle changes, alongside sustained demand in developed regions. Environmental concerns and stringent energy regulations are pushing manufacturers toward eco-friendly refrigerants and sustainable production.

Key Market Drivers

Rising Urbanization and Growing Disposable Incomes

One of the primary drivers of the global refrigerator market is the rapid urbanization coupled with increasing disposable incomes, particularly in emerging economies. In 2024, India's urban population stands at 461 million, growing at 2.3% annually, with cities expected to contribute 75% of the nation's income by 2031. As more people move to urban areas, the demand for modern household appliances, including refrigerators, rises significantly. Urban households often prefer larger, feature-rich refrigerators to meet their lifestyle needs, including multi-door, side-by-side, and French-door models. Additionally, rising disposable incomes empower consumers to invest in high-end and smart refrigerators, which offer energy efficiency, convenience, and advanced functionalities. This trend is particularly evident in countries like India, China, and Brazil, where the expansion of middle-class populations is boosting consumer purchasing power, creating a strong market for both premium and mid-range refrigerators. Urbanization also leads to smaller kitchen spaces in apartments, which encourages manufacturers to innovate compact and multi-functional refrigerator designs, further driving market growth.

Key Market Challenges

High Initial Costs and Price Sensitivity

A significant challenge in the global refrigerator market is the high initial cost of advanced and energy-efficient models, which limits accessibility for price-sensitive consumers, particularly in emerging economies. While modern refrigerators come with features such as inverter compressors, smart connectivity, and eco-friendly refrigerants, these technological advancements increase manufacturing costs, which are ultimately reflected in retail prices. Many consumers, especially in price-conscious markets like India, Southeast Asia, and parts of Latin America, often prefer basic or lower-priced models over high-end, energy-efficient units. This price sensitivity constrains market penetration for premium products and slows adoption of innovative technologies. Manufacturers must balance cost with performance and offer financing options or value-for-money models to overcome this barrier, but achieving wide-scale affordability remains a persistent challenge.

Key Market Trends

Growing Adoption of Smart and Connected Refrigerators

A prominent trend in the global refrigerator market is the rising adoption of smart and connected refrigerators. In 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy's Appliance and Equipment Standards Program implemented efficiency standards for over 70 products, including smart home appliances, resulting in a USD 105 billion reduction in utility bills for American households and businesses. These appliances are increasingly equipped with Wi-Fi connectivity, touchscreens, voice control, internal cameras, and integration with smart home ecosystems. Consumers can remotely monitor temperature, receive alerts for maintenance, and manage grocery inventories via mobile apps, enhancing convenience and efficiency. Smart refrigerators also enable recipe suggestions and energy consumption tracking, which appeal to tech-savvy and environmentally conscious users. This trend is driven by rapid technological advancements, increasing smartphone penetration, and the growing popularity of IoT-enabled smart homes, particularly in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia-Pacific. Manufacturers are focusing on innovation and feature differentiation to attract early adopters and tech-oriented households, further accelerating the growth of this segment.

Key Market Players

• Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
• Whirlpool Corporation
• Robert Bosch GmbH
• LG Electronics Inc.
• AB Electrolux
• Panasonic Corporation
• Haier Smart Home Co., Ltd.
• Midea Group Co., Ltd.
• Hitachi Ltd.
• Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Company Limited

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Refrigerator Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Refrigerator Market, By Product Type:

• Side-by-Side
• Top Freezer
• French Door
• Bottom Freezer
• Single Door

Refrigerator Market, By Distribution Channel:

• Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
• Multi-Branded Stores
• Online
• Others

Refrigerator Market, By Region:

• North America
  • United States
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Germany
  • Spain
• Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Vietnam
• South America
  • Argentina
  • Colombia
  • Brazil
• Middle East & Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Turkey

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies presents in the Global Refrigerator Market.

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction

• 1.1. Market Overview
• 1.2. Key Highlights of the Report
• 1.3. Market Coverage
• 1.4. Market Segments Covered
• 1.5. Research Tenure Considered

2. Research Methodology

• 2.1. Methodology Landscape
• 2.2. Objective of the Study
• 2.3. Baseline Methodology
• 2.4. Formulation of the Scope
• 2.5. Assumptions and Limitations
• 2.6. Sources of Research
• 2.7. Approach for the Market Study
• 2.8. Methodology Followed for Calculation of Market Size & Market Shares
• 2.9. Forecasting Methodology

3. Executive Summary

• 3.1. Overview of the Market
• 3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
• 3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
• 3.4. Overview of Key Regions
• 3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, and Trends

4. Voice of Customer Analysis

• 4.1. Brand Awareness
• 4.2. Factor Influencing Purchase Decision

5. Global Refrigerator Market Outlook

• 5.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 5.1.1. By Value
• 5.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 5.2.1. By Product Type (Side-by-Side, Top Freezer, French Door, Bottom Freezer, Single Door)
  • 5.2.2. By Distribution Channel (Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Multi-Branded Stores, Online, Others)
  • 5.2.3. By Region
  • 5.2.4. By Company (2024)
• 5.3. Market Map

6. North America Refrigerator Market Outlook

• 6.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 6.1.1. By Value
• 6.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 6.2.1. By Product Type
  • 6.2.2. By Distribution Channel
  • 6.2.3. By Country
• 6.3. North America: Country Analysis
  • 6.3.1. United States Refrigerator Market Outlook
    • 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 6.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
      • 6.3.1.2.2. By Distribution Channel
  • 6.3.2. Canada Refrigerator Market Outlook
    • 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 6.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
      • 6.3.2.2.2. By Distribution Channel
  • 6.3.3. Mexico Refrigerator Market Outlook
    • 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 6.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
      • 6.3.3.2.2. By Distribution Channel

7. Europe Refrigerator Market Outlook

• 7.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 7.1.1. By Value
• 7.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 7.2.1. By Product Type
  • 7.2.2. By Distribution Channel
  • 7.2.3. By Country
• 7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
  • 7.3.1. France Refrigerator Market Outlook
    • 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
      • 7.3.1.2.2. By Distribution Channel
  • 7.3.2. Germany Refrigerator Market Outlook
    • 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
      • 7.3.2.2.2. By Distribution Channel
  • 7.3.3. Spain Refrigerator Market Outlook
    • 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
      • 7.3.3.2.2. By Distribution Channel
  • 7.3.4. Italy Refrigerator Market Outlook
    • 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.4.2.1. By Product Type
      • 7.3.4.2.2. By Distribution Channel
  • 7.3.5. United Kingdom Refrigerator Market Outlook
    • 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.5.2.1. By Product Type
      • 7.3.5.2.2. By Distribution Channel

8. Asia-Pacific Refrigerator Market Outlook

• 8.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 8.1.1. By Value
• 8.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 8.2.1. By Product Type
  • 8.2.2. By Distribution Channel
  • 8.2.3. By Country
• 8.3. Asia-Pacific: Country Analysis
  • 8.3.1.China Refrigerator Market Outlook
    • 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
      • 8.3.1.2.2. By Distribution Channel
  • 8.3.2.Japan Refrigerator Market Outlook
    • 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
      • 8.3.2.2.2. By Distribution Channel
  • 8.3.3. India Refrigerator Market Outlook
    • 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
      • 8.3.3.2.2. By Distribution Channel
  • 8.3.4. Vietnam Refrigerator Market Outlook
    • 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.4.2.1. By Product Type
      • 8.3.4.2.2. By Distribution Channel
  • 8.3.5. South Korea Refrigerator Market Outlook
    • 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.5.2.1. By Product Type
      • 8.3.5.2.2. By Distribution Channel

9. Middle East & Africa Refrigerator Market Outlook

• 9.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 9.1.1. By Value
• 9.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 9.2.1. By Product Type
  • 9.2.2. By Distribution Channel
  • 9.2.3. By Country
• 9.3. MEA: Country Analysis
  • 9.3.1. South Africa Refrigerator Market Outlook
    • 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 9.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
      • 9.3.1.2.2. By Distribution Channel
  • 9.3.2. Saudi Arabia Refrigerator Market Outlook
    • 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 9.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
      • 9.3.2.2.2. By Distribution Channel
  • 9.3.3. UAE Refrigerator Market Outlook
    • 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 9.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
      • 9.3.3.2.2. By Distribution Channel
  • 9.3.4. Turkey Refrigerator Market Outlook
    • 9.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 9.3.4.1.1. By Value
    • 9.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 9.3.4.2.1. By Product Type
      • 9.3.4.2.2. By Distribution Channel

10. South America Refrigerator Market Outlook

• 10.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 10.1.1. By Value
• 10.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 10.2.1. By Product Type
  • 10.2.2. By Distribution Channel
  • 10.2.3. By Country
• 10.3. South America: Country Analysis
  • 10.3.1. Brazil Refrigerator Market Outlook
    • 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 10.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
      • 10.3.1.2.2. By Distribution Channel
  • 10.3.2. Argentina Refrigerator Market Outlook
    • 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 10.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
      • 10.3.2.2.2. By Distribution Channel
  • 10.3.3. Colombia Refrigerator Market Outlook
    • 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 10.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
      • 10.3.3.2.2. By Distribution Channel

11. Market Dynamics

• 11.1. Drivers
• 11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

• 12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
• 12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
• 12.3. Recent Developments

13. Disruptions: Conflicts, Pandemics and Trade Barriers

14. Porters Five Forces Analysis

• 14.1. Competition in the Industry
• 14.2. Potential of New Entrants
• 14.3. Power of Suppliers
• 14.4. Power of Customers
• 14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

• 15.1. Company Profiles
  • 15.1.1. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    • 15.1.1.1. Business Overview
    • 15.1.1.2. Company Snapshot
    • 15.1.1.3. Products & Services
    • 15.1.1.4. Financials (As Per Availability)
    • 15.1.1.5. Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence
    • 15.1.1.6. Recent Developments
    • 15.1.1.7. Key Management Personnel
  • 15.1.2. Whirlpool Corporation
  • 15.1.3. Robert Bosch GmbH
  • 15.1.4. LG Electronics Inc.
  • 15.1.5. AB Electrolux
  • 15.1.6. Panasonic Corporation
  • 15.1.7. Haier Smart Home Co., Ltd.
  • 15.1.8. Midea Group Co., Ltd.
  • 15.1.9. Hitachi Ltd.
  • 15.1.10. Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Company Limited

16. Strategic Recommendations

17. About Us & Disclaimer