Computers and Peripherals

The Western European computers and peripherals market recorded its strongest growth for many years in 2020 due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Further modest growth is expected in 2021, before these products return to recording annually declining sales…

Faced with high inflation, caused in large part by rising energy costs, manufacturers are trying to find ways to avoid increasing prices, as consumers are becoming increasingly cautious regarding their spending. This reports looks at how…

Following its path towards being a fully-fledged entertainment company, Sony Corp has been redirecting its efforts over the last years, focusing on premium products rather than fighting for shares. This made the company leave segments such as…

Following two years of strong retail volume growth at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, computers and peripherals slowed down in 2022. This trend continued in 2023, with portable computers witnessing negative retail volume growth. During the…

As consumers spend more time online, businesses need to utilise XR to offer a more innovative and captivating experience to engage with their customers or risk losing them (online and offline).

The global consumer electronics market is projected to grow more than 23% over the forecast period driven by consumers upgrading, especially those in developing regions and middle-income households. Manufacturers are also driving innovation while…

Consumers have reduced their discretionary purchases, owing to economic uncertainties and high inflation. Early projections by manufacturers proved to be overly optimistic, as sales of consumer electronics have declined further.

In 2023, Apple Inc secured second position in global consumer electronics, with a 14% retail volume share. Despite sector challenges, it outperformed competitors, with strong hardware sales and intensified investments in its Services segment.…

Overall demand for computers and peripherals in the UK continues to decline in 2024. This continues a historic trend for this category, which has experienced volume declines over the past few years following the large volume spike when the pandemic…

In 2024, computers and peripherals in Canada is expected to see retail volume sales rebound following strong decreases in 2022 and 2023. Upgrades supported growth as computers purchased before and during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis of 2020…

There is expected to be a further fall in volume sales of computers and peripherals in Colombia in 2024. Though inflation has eased, it is still an issue, and consumers are putting off purchases as long as possible. Tablets in particular are expected…

Volume growth in computers and peripherals in Denmark in 2024 reflects a stabilisation following a sharp decline in 2023, where absolute volume levels were significantly below historic year-on-year levels. The 2024 results represent a modest recovery…

Following significant retail volume growth in 2020 as a result of pandemic-induced home seclusion and the immediate years succeeding it, demand for computer and peripherals in South Africa continues to be challenged in 2024 as it did the previous…

In 2024, retail volume sales of computers and peripherals in Austria continue to decline at a significant, yet slower pace year-on-year. Demand remains weakened by the extra purchases consumers made during the COVID-19 pandemic and by lower consumer…

Laptops is anticipated to experience a rebound in total volume sales in the US during 2024, after a period of decline in the previous couple of years. A key factor driving this resurgence is the need for consumers and enterprises to refresh their…

Retail volume and value sales of computers and peripherals in Chile are experiencing a moderate improvement in 2024. This follows several years of strong decline, which is understandable when considering the demand at the peak of the pandemic during…

In 2024, volume sales of both business and retail computers in China are expected to experience a single-digit decline. After the onset of the pandemic in 2020, the demand for remote working and education increased, leading to a surge in retail and…

Despite remaining above pre-pandemic levels in 2024, retail volume sales of computer and peripherals in the United Arab Emirates continue to fall compared to the previous year due to economic conditions and inflation rates. These factors are…

The ongoing high cost of living continues to drag down demand for computers and peripherals in Australia, with retail volume and value sales experiencing declines for a third consecutive year in 2024. Following considerable investment in these…

In Singapore, computers and peripherals is expected to continue to experience retail volume decline in 2024, although at a slower rate than in the previous year. This fall in sales can partly be attributed to the surge in spending on computers and…