Portable Dishwasher Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Capacity (5-10 place settings, 10-15 place settings), By Distribution Channel (Offline, Online), By End-User (Residential, Commercial) And Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

The portable dishwasher market offers convenient solutions for households without built-in dishwasher installations or for those seeking flexible kitchen setups. People mainly use dishwashers to perform utensils cleaning activities instantly. While performing utensils cleaning activity, users can flexibly load dishwashers with unclean utensils.  

Nowadays, Manufacturers have created innovation to cater to a broader consumer base with economic and compact-sized portable dishwashers. Nowadays, manufacturers offer compact-sized and portable dishwashers to offer innovative kitchen appliances solutions to the worldwide population. 

For instance, in Feb 2020, Xiaomi Inc. launched portable smart dishwashers in 12 dishwasher models, including four portable variants in China, Asia Pacific region. Such appliances are equipped with a patented three-way valve that can be fitted with different water faucets.

The portable dishwashers market is expected to showcase considerable growth during 2021-28, on account of the rising living standards of the worldwide population and the growing number of smart home devices. Nowadays, consumers prefer comfortable and time convenient kitchen appliances to perform cooking activities instantly. Increasing consumer demand for smart home appliances will accelerate the dishwashers' consumption rate, driving the market growth. According to the China Household Electrical Appliances Association (CHEAA) 's statistical data,  in 2019, the domestic retail sales of home appliances in China reached USD 62,280 million. Moreover, the increasing disposable income and changing lifestyle patterns of the worldwide population are surging the demand for portable dishwashers. 

Additionally, the increasing consumer preference towards travel-friendly and portable kitchen appliances has encouraged the manufacturers to develop eco-friendly and energy-efficient dishwashing solutions to drive consumer interest in purchasing such products. This has positively impacted the product to generate demand among the consumers.

The supply chain disruptions and closure of retail establishments during the lockdowns of the Covid-19 pandemic have bought the market of portable dishwashers to a standstill. But, despite the closure of retail stores, the online channels' safety delivery policies, and user-friendly discounted offers have significantly facilitated the worlwide sales of dishwashers.

However, higher repair & maintenance cost associated with such devices is anticipated to restrain the growth of the portable dishwasher industry.

Key players covered:

• Electrolux AB


• Whirlpool Corporation


• Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.


• Robert Bosch GmbH


• Haier Group Corporation


• IFB Industries Limited


• Siemens AG


• Danby Appliances Inc.


• Smeg S.p.A


• Asko Appliances AB 

Regional Analysis:

By geography, the global portable dishwasher industry is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and the Middle East & Africa.

The Asia Pacific region is expected to lead the global portable dishwasher industry during 2021-28 because of evolving consumer trends towards opting for luxury and comfortable home appliances solutions. Increasing consumer preference for modular design-based kitchen appliances also favors the Asian populations' demand for such items.

Additionally, the robust presence of prominent manufacturing companies such as Samsung Electronics, Haier Group, and Panasonic Corporation is supplementing the market growth in the region. Nowadays, such companies are launching various marketing and promotional campaigns to promote their products, further enhancing the region's market growth. For instance, in August 2020, Robert Bosch GmbH has rolled out 'Indian Kitchen ka Dishwasher, digital campaign to educate customers regarding the usage of dishwashers efficiently.

The North American region is also anticipated to witness lucrative market growth opportunities during 2021-28. The region's market growth is attributed to the rising number of millennial populations preferring smart homes solutions. Emerging outdoor leisure trends among the U.S. population are also favoring the product demand in the region.

The growing number of resorts and bars in the U.S. and Canada further supports the region's portable dishwashers market growth. The growing number of hospitality services for dining and lounging has created a scope for such products' sales growth in the region. The dishwashers play a key role in cleaning multiple utensil items instantly without manual labor, thereby saving time and enhancing the dining experience for customers. This will further generate sales growth of portable dishwashers in the region.

Portable Dishwasher Market Segmentation Analysis

By Capacity

Based on capacity, the portable dishwasher market is segmented into 5-10 place and 10-15 place settings. The 5-10 place settings are expected to lead the global market owing to their compact size and low cost over another capacity type. 5-10 place settings enable users to monitor the washing process as per the desired mode of operation. Devices included in such a range consists of built-in fans for utensils drying operation. Also, such devices enable users to clean utensils hassle-free and instantly. Furthermore, devices under 5-10 place settings portable and energy-efficient over another product type. Such factors result in 5-10 place settings segments to generate significant product revenues.

By Distribution Channel 

Based on distribution channels, the portable dishwasher industry is segmented offline and online. 

In the case of retail outlets and specialty stores, users can flexibly buy different kinds of multi-branded kitchen appliances under one roof. Such a factor makes the offline segment dominate the global market. Additionally, regular sales representatives' efforts to showcase a diverse range of portable dishwashers in such stores further support the offline segment's products' consumption rate.

By End-User 

The portable dishwasher market is segmented into residential and commercial. The residential segment is expected to hold a major market share due to large household consumers' demand for advanced kitchen appliances. Evolving kitchen renovation and decoration trends among the worldwide household populations are further surging the residential segmental growth. Nowadays, women professionals mainly use time-efficient and energy-saving dishwashers to save their time from the household utensils cleaning activities.  Such a factor is further influencing the residential segmental growth.

Key Industry Developments:

• In April 2019, Sub-Zero Group, Inc., a U.S. based kitchen appliance producer, introduced a built-in format-based soundproof Cove dishwasher in the U.S.


• In March 2019, Robert Bosch GmbH announced the launch of Kadhai feature-based dishwashers for the Indian consumers.