2000 Sales in Canada s major appliance industry grew to 4.3 million units in 1999, compared to 1998 levels of 4.1 million units, a 5 percent increase. Energy consumption by new appliances between 1990 and 1997 decreased by about 21 percent for clothes washers and dryers, and between 29 and 38 percent for refrigerators, freezers and dishwashers, says Reg Gemmell, chairman of CAMA s Market Research Committee and Marketing Services Manager for Inglis Limited. CAMA estimates that the weighted average reduction in energy use in units sold in 1999 versus 1997 was 26.5 percent. Appliances now account for about 14 percent of the total energy used in a home.
Appliances continue to represent tremendous value to the consumer.
The 2000 CAMA Major Appliance Industry Trends and Forecast Booklet is now available for sale. This 60-page publication contains detailed information on the major appliance industry in Canada. Included in the booklet is an industry forecast to 2002, saturation levels, seasonality trends, energy efficiency tables, import data, comparisons with the U.S. market and much more. Please find enclosed with this News Release an order form to obtain your copy today.