Household appliance market shifts toward durability and smart tech

The household appliance market is seeing a significant shift toward sustainability and specific high-growth product categories. According to the Fnac-Darty 2026 After-Sales Service Barometer, 50% of low-to-mid-range appliances are now considered durable, marking a 10-point increase in one year. This trend is driven by improved component reliability, with the average age of repaired appliances rising to 6 years and 8 months.

In the small appliance sector, consumer preferences are shifting toward time-saving and healthy cooking technologies. Data from Gifam highlights a massive surge in vacuum-mop hybrids, with sales increasing by 66% in 2025. Additionally, airfryers have reached a high penetration rate, with 3.4 million units sold in 2025, equipping 38% of households. Robot vacuums also remain popular, seeing a 28% annual increase in ownership.