COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
LG Electronics and Samsung Electronics maintain leading positions in standard vacuums
LG Electronics and Samsung Electronics maintained their respective leads in the standard vacuum cleaner category. Their continued leadership is a result of their long-standing brand reputation, extensive nationwide distribution networks, and comprehensive product ecosystems.
Chinese brands challenge domestic giants with innovative robotic vacuum cleaners
The robotic vacuum cleaner subcategory saw significant growth in 2025, driven by increasing adoption of smart home technologies and demand for automated cleaning solutions. Chinese brands such as Roborock, Xiaomi, Ecovacs, and Dreame showed strong growth, gaining significant market share by rapidly commercialising new technologies like advanced AI sensors, LDS lasers, and sophisticated autonomous algorithms.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Vacuum Cleaners industry in South Korea with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
If you're in the Vacuum Cleaners industry in South Korea, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Vacuum Cleaners in South Korea report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Vacuum Cleaners in South Korea?
- Which are the leading brands in South Korea?
- How are products distributed in South Korea?
- To what extent has COVID-19 and accordant macroeconomic and retail disruption impacted demand?
- How are considerations such as urban development and the rise in single-person households determining sales growth?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Vacuum Cleaners in South Korea - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Robotic vacuum cleaners capture premium market segment
LG drives premiumisation with AI-powered vacuum cleaners
Smart features prevail in South Korea’s vacuum cleaners
Robotic vacuum cleaners lead growth with AI innovations
Premiumisation and technology set to drive future growth
Targeted designs will drive segmentation
LG Electronics and Samsung Electronics maintain leading positions in standard vacuums
Chinese brands challenge domestic giants with innovative robotic vacuum cleaners
Appliances and electronics specialists leads distribution
E-commerce growth slowed by consumer preferences
LG premium robotic vacuum merges interior design with cleaning functionality
Robotic arm technology removes pre-cleaning burden from users
Consumer Appliances in South Korea - Industry Overview
Smart technologies and premiumisation lead market transformation
AI technology transforms appliances into proactive home management assistants
Samsung boosts sales with multi-functional appliances
Premium appliances blend luxury with cutting-edge technology
AI at the centre of smart home ecosystem
Appliance-as-a-service creates new revenue streams
Urban living drives demand for customisable high-end appliances
Samsung and LG maintain dominance through innovation
Robot vacuum surge fuels competition beyond South Korea’s leaders
Navien magic enters market with ambitious expansion plan
Influencers drive e-commerce growth in small appliances
Appliances and electronics specialists maintain strong offline presence
Social commerce emerges as a powerful e-commerce driver
AI Technology from LG Electronics reduces houshold burdens and enhances convenience
Premium robot vacuums integrate seamlessly into home interiors
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Vacuum Cleaners
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- Cylinder Vacuum Cleaners
- Handheld Vacuum Cleaners
- Stick Vacuum Cleaners
- Upright Vacuum Cleaners
- Steam Vacuum Cleaners
- Robotic Vacuum Cleaners
Vacuum Cleaners
A vacuum cleaner is a mechanical device using air suction to remove dust, loose dirt, pet hair etc from household floors and surfaces. Vacuum cleaners include upright, cylinder, wet and dry, handheld, stick and other vacuums.
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