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June 22, 2026

China Consumer Durables Appliance Tracker

Sector ReportEquitiesConsumer Discretionary

This report tracks May 2026 performance for Chinese consumer durable appliances, noting persistent weakness in domestic retail sales alongside recovery in export markets.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Domestic appliance demand remains weak due to a high base, with retail sales falling 16% YoY in May.
  • 2.Appliances exports show sequential improvement and beat market expectations, particularly in the US/Europe markets.
  • 3.Overseas RVC (Robotic Vacuum Cleaner) and robotic lawn mower demand remains robust with strong growth figures.

Table of Contents

  • Ex-factory shipments showed divergence between domestic and exports
  • Retail sales remained weak on a higher base
  • Overseas RVC and robotic lawn mower growth remained robust
  • Residential property completions and sales decline were largely stable in May vs Apr
  • Copper/CRC/aluminum stayed largely stable in the past month
  • Sector performance and valuation
  • Price Target Risks and Methodology
  • Disclosure Appendix

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Authors

Nicolas YiCecilia Tang

Securities

000333.SZNinebot

Themes

Domestic Demand WeaknessExport Market Resilience618 Promotion Focus

Regions

GlobalEuropeChinaUnited States