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Winning in a volatile market, with technological developments and changing consumer behaviors, requires more than cost control
About TCG Summit TCG Summit is an international conference for leaders in the electronics and retail industry. It brings together executives and experts to share insights on trends, innovation, digital commerce and the future of customer experience, while building networks and collaborations. In an era of uncertainty, rapid change and fragmented demand, suppliers in the Technical Consumer […]
APPLiA market / white goods and household appliances
Appstat has now presented the market figures for February and shows that the market continues to suffer losses during February. The loss compared to the previous year now amounts to almost 8 percent in value (sell-in value) for the Swedish white goods and household appliance market. When the content and tone of the geopolitical news flow creates uncertainty among companies and consumers, it is clearly noticeable that purchasing and […]
Waffle Day March 25
We are now celebrating waffle day, which has its roots in a wonderful Swedish tradition that goes back centuries. Originally, March 25th was known as ”Vårfrudagen” – a religious holiday that celebrated the Annunciation. The words sound very similar (Vårfrudagen/Våffeldage) if said quickly. This gave us Swedes reason to start a welcome celebration in honor of the waffle […]
A weak start to the year for white goods
This month's short market report from APPLiA shows that the first sell-in month of the year started tough for white goods on the Swedish market. The smaller household appliances are doing better at the beginning of the year compared to the same month in 2025. MDA – Major Domestic Appliances / white goods SDA – Small Domestic Appliances / household appliances The two main segments (TOTAL above) […]
15 billion paid in electronics tax
The Swedish Tax Agency has now calculated the 2025 tax revenue from the electronics tax, which is levied on all white goods, vacuum cleaners, PCs, mobile phones, screens, TVs and other home electronics. Since the introduction of the tax in July 2017, just over 15 billion (!) SEK has been paid to the Swedish Tax Agency by Swedish consumers, real estate companies, schools, etc. in the form of significantly higher prices for e.g. […]
APPLiA Market for White Goods and Home Appliances 2025 – Annual Summary
Market year 2025 In 2025, the white goods and household appliance industry in Sweden continued to be challenged by a weak economy, cautious consumers and low housing production, which meant that the market did not reach the previous year's level in terms of value. Despite a certain recovery during the year and increased activity during the autumn, the APPLiA market's sales (sell-in value) after the four quarters reached a level […]
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Report ”The Unsustainable Electronics Tax”
A report by the organizations Applia Sweden, the Electronics Industry, the Technology Companies, the Computer Games Industry and TechSverige.
Presentation Electronics Tax 2024
APPLiA's annual report on the Electronics Tax 2024 in presentation format.
Report Electronics Tax 2024
A compilation by the industry organization APPLiA Sweden, based on information from the Swedish Tax Agency. The report provides answers to:
Response to consultation – On economic instruments for a more circular economy
The investigation remains in the concept of waste, which we believe is an outdated view. Today, these products are seen as a resource and, for example, Boliden sees that from 2030, the majority of their precious metals will come from WEEE, where our industry is one of the major players. Otherwise, APPLiA limits its comments to the investigation to […]
Response to referral – Measures to streamline the operations of the Swedish National Board of Complaints
APPLiA is positive about proposed measures to streamline the operations of the Swedish National Board of Complaints.
Focus areas
Electronics tax
APPLiA, together with other industry associations, is conducting intensive advocacy work regarding the current Electronics Tax (LSKE), also called the Chemicals Tax. Here you will find current material in the debate. Our policy More news about the electronics tax >>
Right to repair
APPLiA is fundamentally positive about extending the lifespan of products based on their repairability. However, we see some problems with implementation when the legislation on Ecodesign, WEEE and Consumer Protection Act conflict with each other. Our policy
Authorized service workshops
The service workshops authorized by APPLiA are committed to following our criteria for authorization. The criteria have been developed in consultation with the Swedish Consumer Agency and are a guarantee for consumers and customers who want to have their products repaired by knowledgeable technicians with a high level of regulatory compliance. Authorization of service workshops Make sure that your contract workshops are authorized APPLiA has, in consultation […]
Training
The supply of skills is an important issue for our entire industry and Applia has long been a driving force in these. As the initiator of the YH training for service technicians, we were pleased that over 90% obtained jobs after the training, but our work does not end there. Over the past 15 years, APPLiA has worked actively with schools and authorities to create […]