Refrigerator Market Data and Future Growth
At present, China’s refrigerator market is showing a steady growth trend. According to statistics, the number of refrigerators in China has reached about 510 million to 560 million units, and it is expected that the annual replacement volume will reach 30 million to 39 million units in the next five years (2024 to 2029). This huge market base and continuous replacement demand have injected strong impetus into the development of the refrigerator industry. It is predicted that the refrigerator market size is expected to reach 100.2 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 4.3%. In addition, with the improvement of consumers’ living standards and the diversification of consumer demand, large-volume, multi-temperature zone refrigerator products are gradually becoming the mainstream trend in the market.
The impact of refrigerator multifunctionality and intelligence
The trend of multifunctionality and intelligence of refrigerators has put forward higher requirements for connector technology. Multifunctionality is reflected in the fact that refrigerators not only have basic fresh-keeping functions, but also integrate a variety of additional functions such as defrosting, ice making, and rapid freezing. The realization of these functions is inseparable from complex electrical control systems. As an indispensable component of the electrical control system, the performance and stability of connectors directly affect the overall operating efficiency and service life of refrigerators.
In terms of intelligence, the integration of IoT technology enables refrigerators to interconnect with other smart home devices to achieve functions such as remote control and smart reminders. This requires the connector to not only have high reliability and anti-interference capabilities, but also support high-speed data transmission to meet the real-time and accuracy requirements of smart refrigerators for information interaction.
Examples of connectors used in refrigerators
Various types of connectors are widely used inside refrigerators. For example, cold-pressed terminals are used to connect key components such as compressors, fans, and sensors inside refrigerators because of their safety, reliability, ease of operation, and time saving. These connectors tightly connect wires to conductive parts through crimping, ensuring the stability and reliability of current transmission, thereby extending the service life of refrigerators.
In addition, with the improvement of the intelligence level of refrigerators, some high-end refrigerators also use miniaturized and precise connectors, such as 2.0mm pitch wire-to-board connectors. These connectors have high retention force and internal locking functions, which can provide electrical reliability in harsh environments and ensure the stable operation of refrigerators in complex usage scenarios.
KONNRA connectors in refrigerators
As a company focusing on connector product design, mold development, production and sales, KONNRA Connector is committed to providing high-quality, stable and reliable connector solutions for refrigerators and other home appliance industries. Our products include wire-to-wire connectors, wire-to-board connectors, board-to-board connectors, etc., which are widely used in various electrical control systems of refrigerators.
KONNRA connectors are strictly controlled in terms of material selection, structural design, production process, etc. to ensure that the product can maintain stable connection performance in different temperature, humidity and vibration environments.
In the future, as the refrigerator market continues to grow and the trend toward smartness accelerates, KONNRA Connectors will continue to increase its investment in research and development and continue to launch high-quality connector products that better meet market demand. We will be customer-centric, driven by technological innovation, and contribute more to the development of the refrigerator and other home appliance industries.
