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China's hardware accessories industry is on a steady growth path, with the market size expected to reach RMB 350 billion by 2025, reflecting a 7.8% year-on-year increase. This growth is primarily driven by ongoing infrastructure development, including urban renewal, old-area renovation, rural infrastructure expansion, and a stable real estate market. The demand for hardware in residential and public buildings is projected to reach 12 million tons and 8 million tons, with growth rates of 6.5% and 7.9% respectively. By 2030, the market size could exceed RMB 550 billion, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 11%. Emerging sectors like new energy vehicles and robotics automation will be key drivers of this growth.
In segmented markets, fasteners grew by 8.7%, door and window hardware by 9.3%, and bathroom hardware by 10.1%, showing significant growth rates. By 2026, the market size is forecasted to grow by 12.6%, reaching RMB 395 billion. The promotion of green buildings is driving the development of environmentally friendly hardware, while smart home technology is driving the growth of smart locks and door control systems, which are core growth drivers. At the same time, technology upgrades in the industry are focused on intelligent solutions, lightweight materials, and environmental sustainability, driving innovation across various sectors. Smart locks are seeing a penetration rate exceeding 25%, with unit prices up to 3-5 times that of traditional models. In the automotive sector, the use of lightweight materials has reduced battery box weight by 40% while cutting costs by 15%. Building components, such as those made from thermally efficient materials, are improving insulation by 60%, meeting the standards for green buildings.
The The door and window hardware market is set to reach RMB 1.2 trillion by 2025, growing at an 11% annual rate, with smart hardware driving a 25% explosive growth. IoT and AI are transforming traditional products into integrated systems, such as locks with multi-modal interaction, climate-responsive components reducing energy consumption by 18%, and digital twin technology reducing R&D cycles by 40%. Smart solutions have penetrated 35% of the market, with 72% of high-end projects now featuring electric opening systems.
At the same time, material innovation is helping the industry meet dual carbon goals. Development of formaldehyde-free materials are 30% stronger with a 95% recycling rate. Nano-coatings extend hinge life to 25 years, and application of bamboo fiber materials cut carbon emissions by 68%. As a result, the thermal conductivity of thermal break systems has improved by 55% compared to five years ago. The industry is also embracing green transformation, with 22% of companies now investing in environmental protection, while many chinese brands are pioneering nationwide recycling systems and achieving 91% material reuse.
The Dutch DIY market closed the first quarter with a 2.5 per cent increase in sales compared to the same period last year. This was reported by the trade journal Mix Vakblad, citing the Total Store Report by GfK. The garden product range grew by only 1.1 per cent.Sanitaryware was the only product group to record a decline of 0.8 per cent.
Swedish DIY chain Byggmax closed the second quarter with a 5.6 per cent increase in sales compared with the same period last year. Net sales amounted to SEK 2.199 bn (EUR 197 mio). Like-for-like sales rose by 7.3 per cent.
For the first half of the year as a whole, growth amounted to 6.1 per cent to SEK 3.127 bn (EUR 281 mio). On a like-for-like basis, sales rose by 7.4 per cent compared with the first six months of 2024. The number of locations increased by one to 212.
The operator of Mr. DIY in Indonesia again achieved solid revenue growth in the first quarter of 2025, recording a 57 per cent increase in revenue to 1.8 tn Indonesian rupiah (EUR 96.6 mio). PT Daya Intiguna Yasa Tbk, or Mr. DIY Indonesia, said the revenue increase was due to higher transaction volumes and the opening of new stores.
Mr. DIY Indonesia opened 63 stores in the first quarter, bringing the total number of stores in the country to 1,021. The company stated it was "on track" to achieve its annual target of opening 270 stores in the country.
*Reource: DIY International、 ChinaIRN.com、pinpai-bang
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