Most households in the city prefer low-cost, domestic brands and small models. Over the past decade, sales of washing machines, rice cookers and microwave ovens have seen rapid growth in Mainland China. Dishwashers did not gain wide acceptance because locally made models were not available. Sales of dishwashers have improved since domestic brands made their appearance a year ago.
Buyers go for small, compact models owing to limited living space.
Some models are only the size of a microwave oven and are capable of washing 20 plates and bowls. However, most of the European dishwashers on offer are large. Imported dishwashers are only available at the Friendship Store, the Tianhe City Plaza and other upmarket shopping centres in Guangzhou. They have a leading edge in terms of quality and variety, but their high prices are deterring buyers. C to 60 o C. Market analysts predict that, in view of Mainland China's vast population and increasing disposable incomes, annual sales of dishwashers could exceed 400,000 in the next few years.