Core Insights - The "618" shopping festival this year showed a decline compared to previous years, but still received positive responses from merchants amid changing international trade dynamics and pressure on the domestic consumption market [1][6] - Home products, particularly well-known brands, experienced significant sales growth during the "618" period, indicating a shift in consumer preferences [1][2] - The promotional strategies have evolved, with many merchants focusing on international markets, suggesting that "618" and "Double 11" could become global shopping festivals in the future [1][5][7] Home Product Promotions - Sales of home products during this year's "618" were optimistic, with high-end smart toilets seeing a 45% year-on-year increase in sales on JD platform [1] - Other home appliances and small kitchen gadgets, such as multi-functional cooking pots and electronic scales, also saw over 100% year-on-year growth [1] - Suning reported a 69% year-on-year increase in sales of cleaning appliances and smart small home appliances since the start of the promotion [2] Popular Home Products - The most popular home products this year included small kitchen appliances like mini rice cookers and multifunctional steamers, particularly favored by younger consumers [3][4] - Prices of various kitchen small appliances have increased, with rice cookers up 20.74% and steamers up 37.42% year-on-year [3] - Smart small appliances and cooling products gained traction, with portable fans seeing a 300% increase in sales [3] Shift from Domestic to International Markets - The concept of "involution" has led many merchants to shift their focus from domestic competition to international markets, particularly Southeast Asia [5][6] - The Southeast Asian e-commerce market has shown significant growth, with a 123% year-on-year increase in GMV reported by TikTok Shop [6] - The stable policy environment in Southeast Asia is seen as advantageous for merchants looking to expand internationally [6]
盘点“618”最受欢迎家居产品及主流消费群体