In a survey conducted in Japan in March 2022, more than 63 percent of the respondents stated that energy conservation was important to them when choosing a refrigerator. A majority also stated ease of use as one important aspect.
Functions and characteristics people consider important when choosing a refrigerator in Japan as of March 2022
Characteristic
Share of respondents
Energy conservation (saving energy)
63.4%
Ease of use (position of shelves, opening direction of doors, etc.)
53.4%
Capacity of cold compartment
40.7%
Width
39%
Function of preserving freshness of food products
35.7%
Capacity of freezing compartment
34.8%
Created with Highcharts 7.2.2Share of respondents63.4%63.4%53.4%53.4%40.7%40.7%39%39%35.7%35.7%34.8%34.8%Energy conservation (saving energy)Ease of use (position of shelves, opening direction of doors, etc.)Capacity of cold compartmentWidthFunction of preserving freshness of food productsCapacity of freezing compartment
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PR Times. (April 20, 2022). Functions and characteristics people consider important when choosing a refrigerator in Japan as of March 2022 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 23, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1244786/japan-aspects-considered-important-when-choosing-a-refrigerator/
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