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Core Insights - The refrigerator market in China experienced growth in both volume and revenue in Q1 2025, with retail volume reaching 9.96 million units, a year-on-year increase of 2.7%, and retail revenue at 32 billion yuan, up 3.8% [1] - The growth is attributed to strong support from central government subsidy policies and companies' efforts in technology innovation and service optimization [1] - The market shows resilience despite concerns of demand depletion after a significant growth rate of over 20% in Q4 2024, indicating a stable overall development [1] Market Trends - Online retail sales of refrigerators priced between 6,000 to 8,000 yuan and 8,000 to 10,000 yuan saw increases of 37.4% and 89.6% respectively, while offline sales in the 8,000 to 10,000 yuan and 10,000 to 15,000 yuan segments grew by 16% and 21% [2] - The high-end market is driving industry growth, with consumer preferences shifting towards innovative products, particularly embedded refrigerators [2] Innovation and Technology - The China Household Electrical Appliances Association released a report on differentiated innovation strategies for refrigerators, emphasizing the importance of understanding young consumer needs and continuous innovation for sustainable growth [3] - AI technology is becoming a key area for innovation in the refrigerator industry, with companies focusing on enhancing user experience through smart features and personalized food management solutions [4][5] - The future of the refrigerator industry is seen as a combination of technological revolution and user value enhancement, with companies needing to root innovation in real consumer demands to achieve sustainable high-quality development [5]