Global Gas Hobs Market Analysis & Forecast (2025–2036)
Western Market Research predicts that the Global Gas Hobs Market was valued at USD 5.8 Billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 9.1 Billion by the year 2036, growing at a CAGR of 4.2% globally.
1. Market Overview
The 2025 Global Gas Hobs Market report provides a comprehensive evaluation of the kitchen appliance sector, focusing on the transition from traditional freestanding stoves to integrated built-in solutions. This study utilizes a combination of primary interviews with appliance manufacturers and secondary analysis of real estate development and energy consumption patterns. It assesses the impact of modular kitchen trends, shifting consumer lifestyles, and the technical progress in gas-flow precision and safety flame-failure technology for the 2026–2036 forecast period.
2. Post-Pandemic Impact & Market Resilience
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly altered the trajectory of the gas hobs market. While initial lockdowns caused manufacturing delays, the "stay-at-home" era triggered a massive surge in kitchen renovations and a renewed interest in home cooking. This led to a higher demand for professional-grade hobs at home. Post-2020, the market has seen a sustained trend toward high-performance, multi-burner units as consumers continue to prioritize home-cooked culinary experiences over dining out.
3. Comprehensive Market Segmentation
By Burner Count:
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Small (1-2 Burners): Popular in studio apartments, RVs, and as auxiliary hobs.
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Medium (3-4 Burners): The largest market segment, standard for most residential households.
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Large (5-6 Burners): Targeted at gourmet home cooks and large families.
By Surface Material:
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Stainless Steel: Valued for durability and professional "industrial" aesthetic.
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Tempered Glass: Growing rapidly due to ease of cleaning and sleek modern design.
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Enamel/Ceramic: Found in budget-friendly and traditional models.
By Control & Technology:
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Manual/Mechanical: Traditional knob-based ignition.
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Automatic/Integrated: One-touch pulse ignition.
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Smart Hobs: Units featuring digital timers, flame-failure sensors, and IoT connectivity for remote shut-off.
By Application:
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Household: Focus on aesthetics, safety, and integration with modular cabinets.
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Commercial: High-duty units for restaurants, catering, and institutional kitchens.
4. Key Market Players
The market is characterized by a mix of luxury European brands and high-volume global manufacturers.
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Premium/Luxury: Wolf Transitional (Sub-Zero), Bertazzoni, Viking Range, Dacor (Samsung), Miele, SMEG.
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Global Mass Market: Bosch (BSH Hausgeräte), Siemens, GE Appliances (Haier), Whirlpool, Electrolux, Frigidaire, Samsung Electronics.
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Specialized & Regional: Kenmore, DCS by Fisher & Paykel, Ariston, Elica, Faber, Glen, Sunflame (India), Beko.
5. Regional Analysis
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Asia-Pacific: The fastest-growing region. Rapid urbanization in China, India, and Indonesia is driving the adoption of built-in gas hobs. The cultural preference for "open flame" cooking remains a significant driver over induction alternatives.
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Europe: A mature market focusing on high-efficiency burners and premium design. Italy and Germany remain hubs for manufacturing innovation.
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North America: High replacement demand. Consumers are increasingly upgrading to "pro-style" gas hobs with 5+ burners as part of high-end kitchen remodels.
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Middle East & Africa: Growth is driven by luxury real estate developments in the GCC region, where gas remains the primary energy source for cooking.
6. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
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Threat of New Entrants (Low to Moderate): High capital requirements for manufacturing and strict safety certification standards (CE, UL) limit new players.
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Bargaining Power of Buyers (High): With numerous brands and retailers, consumers have high price sensitivity and can easily switch between brands.
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Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate): Suppliers of high-grade stainless steel and tempered glass have some leverage, though manufacturers often multi-source.
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Threat of Substitutes (High): Induction and electric ceramic hobs are the primary threats, especially in regions with "green energy" mandates.
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Competitive Rivalry (Very High): Intense competition on the basis of burner efficiency (thermal output), safety features, and aesthetic integration.
7. SWOT Analysis
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Strengths: Instant heat control; works during power outages; compatible with all cookware types.
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Weaknesses: Lower energy efficiency compared to induction; safety risks associated with open flames and gas leaks.
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Opportunities: Development of Hybrid Hobs (Gas + Induction in one unit); expansion into emerging modular kitchen markets.
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Threats: Environmental regulations and bans on gas hookups in new residential builds in certain cities (e.g., parts of the US and EU).
8. Trend Analysis
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Minimalist Design: Ultra-low profile hobs that sit flush with the countertop.
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Powerful Wok Burners: Increasing demand for high-output triple-ring burners for Asian-style high-heat cooking.
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Safety-First Tech: Universal adoption of Flame Failure Devices (FFD) that cut off gas if the flame goes out.
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Hybridization: Modular hobs where consumers can mix gas burners with induction zones or teppanyaki plates.
9. Drivers & Challenges
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Drivers: Growth of the modular kitchen industry; rising disposable income in developing nations; consumer preference for precision flame control.
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Challenges: Rising gas prices in certain regions; government push toward electrification (decarbonization); volatility in steel and glass prices.
10. Value Chain Analysis
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R&D & Design: Focusing on burner efficiency, air-to-gas mix ratios, and ergonomic knob placement.
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Raw Material Sourcing: Procurement of 304-grade steel, heat-resistant glass, and brass/cast iron burner caps.
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Manufacturing: Stamping, molding, and assembly of gas manifolds and ignition systems.
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Distribution: Utilizing large-appliance retail chains, kitchen showrooms, and B2B contracts with real estate developers.
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After-Sales Service: Installation, gas-leak testing, and spare part availability (crucial for brand loyalty).
11. Quick Recommendations for Stakeholders
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For Manufacturers: Focus on Energy Star rated gas burners that minimize waste heat. Developing "Easy-Clean" coatings for burners will address a major consumer pain point.
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For Retailers: Offer bundled installation services, as gas hobs require professional certified fitting, which is a significant barrier for online buyers.
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For Investors: Monitor regions with low electricity reliability, as gas hobs remain the "fail-safe" choice for consumers in these markets.
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For Marketing Teams: Target the "Home Chef" demographic by emphasizing BTUs (heat power) and the precision of the simmer flame, which induction often struggles to replicate.
1. Market Overview of Gas Hobs
1.1 Gas Hobs Market Overview
1.1.1 Gas Hobs Product Scope
1.1.2 Market Status and Outlook
1.2 Gas Hobs Market Size by Regions:
1.3 Gas Hobs Historic Market Size by Regions
1.4 Gas Hobs Forecasted Market Size by Regions
1.5 Covid-19 Impact on Key Regions, Keyword Market Size YoY Growth
1.5.1 North America
1.5.2 East Asia
1.5.3 Europe
1.5.4 South Asia
1.5.5 Southeast Asia
1.5.6 Middle East
1.5.7 Africa
1.5.8 Oceania
1.5.9 South America
1.5.10 Rest of the World
1.6 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Impact Will Have a Severe Impact on Global Growth
1.6.1 Covid-19 Impact: Global GDP Growth, 2019, 2020 and 2021 Projections
1.6.2 Covid-19 Impact: Commodity Prices Indices
1.6.3 Covid-19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy
2. Covid-19 Impact Gas Hobs Sales Market by Type
2.1 Global Gas Hobs Historic Market Size by Type
2.2 Global Gas Hobs Forecasted Market Size by Type
2.3 1-Burner
2.4 2-Burner
2.5 3-Burner
2.6 4-Burner
2.7 5-Burner
2.8 6-Burner
3. Covid-19 Impact Gas Hobs Sales Market by Application
3.1 Global Gas Hobs Historic Market Size by Application
3.2 Global Gas Hobs Forecasted Market Size by Application
3.3 Household
3.4 Commercial
4. Covid-19 Impact Market Competition by Manufacturers
4.1 Global Gas Hobs Production Capacity Market Share by Manufacturers
4.2 Global Gas Hobs Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers
4.3 Global Gas Hobs Average Price by Manufacturers
5. Company Profiles and Key Figures in Gas Hobs Business
5.1 Bertazzoni
5.1.1 Bertazzoni Company Profile
5.1.2 Bertazzoni Gas Hobs Product Specification
5.1.3 Bertazzoni Gas Hobs Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.2 Bosch
5.2.1 Bosch Company Profile
5.2.2 Bosch Gas Hobs Product Specification
5.2.3 Bosch Gas Hobs Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.3 Dacor
5.3.1 Dacor Company Profile
5.3.2 Dacor Gas Hobs Product Specification
5.3.3 Dacor Gas Hobs Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.4 DCS
5.4.1 DCS Company Profile
5.4.2 DCS Gas Hobs Product Specification
5.4.3 DCS Gas Hobs Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.5 Electrolux
5.5.1 Electrolux Company Profile
5.5.2 Electrolux Gas Hobs Product Specification
5.5.3 Electrolux Gas Hobs Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.6 Frigidaire
5.6.1 Frigidaire Company Profile
5.6.2 Frigidaire Gas Hobs Product Specification
5.6.3 Frigidaire Gas Hobs Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.7 GE
5.7.1 GE Company Profile
5.7.2 GE Gas Hobs Product Specification
5.7.3 GE Gas Hobs Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.8 Wolf Transitional
5.8.1 Wolf Transitional Company Profile
5.8.2 Wolf Transitional Gas Hobs Product Specification
5.8.3 Wolf Transitional Gas Hobs Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.9 Kenmore
5.9.1 Kenmore Company Profile
5.9.2 Kenmore Gas Hobs Product Specification
5.9.3 Kenmore Gas Hobs Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.10 Siemens
5.10.1 Siemens Company Profile
5.10.2 Siemens Gas Hobs Product Specification
5.10.3 Siemens Gas Hobs Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
6. North America
6.1 North America Gas Hobs Market Size
6.2 North America Gas Hobs Key Players in North America
6.3 North America Gas Hobs Market Size by Type
6.4 North America Gas Hobs Market Size by Application
7. East Asia
7.1 East Asia Gas Hobs Market Size
7.2 East Asia Gas Hobs Key Players in North America
7.3 East Asia Gas Hobs Market Size by Type
7.4 East Asia Gas Hobs Market Size by Application
8. Europe
8.1 Europe Gas Hobs Market Size
8.2 Europe Gas Hobs Key Players in North America
8.3 Europe Gas Hobs Market Size by Type
8.4 Europe Gas Hobs Market Size by Application
9. South Asia
9.1 South Asia Gas Hobs Market Size
9.2 South Asia Gas Hobs Key Players in North America
9.3 South Asia Gas Hobs Market Size by Type
9.4 South Asia Gas Hobs Market Size by Application
10. Southeast Asia
10.1 Southeast Asia Gas Hobs Market Size
10.2 Southeast Asia Gas Hobs Key Players in North America
10.3 Southeast Asia Gas Hobs Market Size by Type
10.4 Southeast Asia Gas Hobs Market Size by Application
11. Middle East
11.1 Middle East Gas Hobs Market Size
11.2 Middle East Gas Hobs Key Players in North America
11.3 Middle East Gas Hobs Market Size by Type
11.4 Middle East Gas Hobs Market Size by Application
12. Africa
12.1 Africa Gas Hobs Market Size
12.2 Africa Gas Hobs Key Players in North America
12.3 Africa Gas Hobs Market Size by Type
12.4 Africa Gas Hobs Market Size by Application
13. Oceania
13.1 Oceania Gas Hobs Market Size
13.2 Oceania Gas Hobs Key Players in North America
13.3 Oceania Gas Hobs Market Size by Type
13.4 Oceania Gas Hobs Market Size by Application
14. South America
14.1 South America Gas Hobs Market Size
14.2 South America Gas Hobs Key Players in North America
14.3 South America Gas Hobs Market Size by Type
14.4 South America Gas Hobs Market Size by Application
15. Rest of the World
15.1 Rest of the World Gas Hobs Market Size
15.2 Rest of the World Gas Hobs Key Players in North America
15.3 Rest of the World Gas Hobs Market Size by Type
15.4 Rest of the World Gas Hobs Market Size by Application
16 Gas Hobs Market Dynamics
16.1 Covid-19 Impact Market Top Trends
16.2 Covid-19 Impact Market Drivers
16.3 Covid-19 Impact Market Challenges
16.4 Porter
3. Comprehensive Market Segmentation
By Burner Count:
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Small (1-2 Burners): Popular in studio apartments, RVs, and as auxiliary hobs.
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Medium (3-4 Burners): The largest market segment, standard for most residential households.
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Large (5-6 Burners): Targeted at gourmet home cooks and large families.
By Surface Material:
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Stainless Steel: Valued for durability and professional "industrial" aesthetic.
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Tempered Glass: Growing rapidly due to ease of cleaning and sleek modern design.
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Enamel/Ceramic: Found in budget-friendly and traditional models.
By Control & Technology:
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Manual/Mechanical: Traditional knob-based ignition.
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Automatic/Integrated: One-touch pulse ignition.
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Smart Hobs: Units featuring digital timers, flame-failure sensors, and IoT connectivity for remote shut-off.
By Application:
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Household: Focus on aesthetics, safety, and integration with modular cabinets.
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Commercial: High-duty units for restaurants, catering, and institutional kitchens.
