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Consumer Electronics in Italy
July 2022
Consumer electronics in 2022: The big picture
The supply chain for consumer electronics has been significantly disrupted by both the global chip shortage and COVID-19 in recent years. Although, in Western Europe, COVID-19 seems to be more under control, with consumer confidence supported by mass vaccination campaigns, new lockdowns in China represent a significant threat to the smooth flow of merchandise.
2022 key trends
The revival of outdoor activities and the consumer willingness to spend more time in the open air and outside of four walls is pushing sales of products such as wireless speakers, headphones and wearable electronics in 2022. Consumers use such products for accessing personal information while on-the-go, and also to track basic data such as pulse rate, quality of sleep, and number of steps per day.
Competitive landscape
There is increasing collaboration between computer and smartphone brands and e-sports and games’ companies, given that smartphones and tablets often represent the first access point to gaming, especially for those of a more mature age, and between 7 and 10pm gaming is in tough competition with TV programmes. Lenovo has launched a series of new products, such as the new IdeaPad Gaming Laptops and Legion Wireless Mouse for Gaming and Homework, targeting gaming students and expanding its partnership with Apex Legends.
Retailing developments
Major retailers operating within consumer electronics have been reorganising their offer both in brick-and-mortar stores and online, with the aim of maximising customer contact and ensuring that all products are in stock. Amongst consumer electronics specialists, Trony is focusing on smaller stores located in shopping malls or city centres with different format names: Trony, Minitrony and Synergy.
What next for consumer electronics?
A lack of semiconductors and high inflation rates are expected to remain issues that need to be addressed in the first half of the forecast period, alongside disrupted supply chains reducing product availability. With products being hard to find and even more expensive, Italian consumers are expected to hold back on purchasing new devices until there is greater product availability and prices they are willing to pay.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Consumer Electronics industry in Italy with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to the following key categories, where applicable:
Computers and Peripherals
In-Car Entertainment
Home Audio and Cinema
Home Video
Imaging Devices
Mobile Phones
Portable Players
Wearable Electronics
If you're in the Consumer Electronics industry in Italy, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Consumer Electronics in Italy report includes:
Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
Detailed segmentation of international and local products
Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
What is the market size of Consumer Electronics in Italy?
Which are the leading brands in Italy?
How are products distributed in Italy?
How is the rise of e-commerce changing the retail landscape?
How has COVID-19 and accordant macroeconomic and retail disruption impacted consumer demand?
How are considerations such as urban development and the rise in single-person households driving sales growth?
Where is technology taking the market? Which products are pioneering growth? Which face obsolescence?
Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Consumer Electronics in Italy
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Consumer electronics in 2022: The big picture
2022 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
What next for consumer electronics?
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: Volume 2017-2022Table 2 Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: Value 2017-2022Table 3 Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022Table 4 Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Consumer Electronics: % Volume 2018-2022Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Consumer Electronics: % Volume 2019-2022Table 7 Distribution of Consumer Electronics by Channel: % Volume 2017-2022Table 8 Forecast Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: Volume 2022-2027Table 9 Forecast Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: Value 2022-2027Table 10 Forecast Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027Table 11 Forecast Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
Computers and Peripherals in Italy
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
New brands gain visibility, while B2B operators take what is available
Multi-functional printers at risk of being hacked
Hewlett-Packard to retain top spot
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Reconditioned products as a way to save
More powerful desktops and sustained demand for monitors
E-commerce to build on stronger consumer base, while neighbourhood stores look to provision of technical assistance
CATEGORY DATA
Table 12 Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: Volume 2017-2022Table 13 Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: Value 2017-2022Table 14 Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022Table 15 Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022Table 16 Sales of Computers by Category: Business Volume 2017-2022Table 17 Sales of Computers by Category: Business Value MSP 2017-2022Table 18 Sales of Computers by Category: Business Volume Growth 2017-2022Table 19 Sales of Computers by Category: Business Value MSP Growth 2017-2022Table 20 NBO Company Shares of Computers and Peripherals: % Volume 2018-2022Table 21 LBN Brand Shares of Computers and Peripherals: % Volume 2019-2022Table 22 Distribution of Computers and Peripherals by Channel: % Volume 2017-2022Table 23 Forecast Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: Volume 2022-2027Table 24 Forecast Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: Value 2022-2027Table 25 Forecast Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027Table 26 Forecast Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027Table 27 Forecast Sales of Computers by Category: Business Volume 2022-2027Table 28 Forecast Sales of Computers by Category: Business Value MSP 2022-2027Table 29 Forecast Sales of Computers by Category: Business Volume Growth 2022-2027Table 30 Forecast Sales of Computers by Category: Business Value MSP Growth 2022-2027
In-Car Entertainment in Italy
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Endless online shelves present an opportunity
Auditel to track audience data
From manufacturer of in-car navigation systems to creators of maps
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Large use of private cars
Consumers getting used to in-car entertainment
Potential in the development of partnerships
CATEGORY DATA
Table 31 Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: Volume 2017-2022Table 32 Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: Value 2017-2022Table 33 Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022Table 34 Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022Table 35 NBO Company Shares of In-Car Entertainment: % Volume 2018-2022Table 36 LBN Brand Shares of In-Car Entertainment: % Volume 2019-2022Table 37 Distribution of In-Car Entertainment by Channel: % Volume 2017-2022Table 38 Forecast Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: Volume 2022-2027Table 39 Forecast Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: Value 2022-2027Table 40 Forecast Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027Table 41 Forecast Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
Home Audio and Cinema in Italy
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Improved audio experience at home
Sales of TVs support sales of soundbars, while smart speakers take share from traditional products
Smart speakers stealing share from traditional home audio
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Soundbars in bundle with new TVs, and increasing integration with the IoT
Government bonus for TVs supports sales of other in-home products
Less in demand products will remain available through independents
CATEGORY DATA
Table 42 Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: Volume 2017-2022Table 43 Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: Value 2017-2022Table 44 Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022Table 45 Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022Table 46 NBO Company Shares of Home Audio and Cinema: % Volume 2018-2022Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Home Audio and Cinema: % Volume 2019-2022Table 48 Distribution of Home Audio and Cinema by Channel: % Volume 2018-2022Table 49 Forecast Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: Volume 2022-2027Table 50 Forecast Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: Value 2022-2027Table 51 Forecast Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027Table 52 Forecast Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
Home Video in Italy
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Switch off of frequencies boosts sales of TVs
Consumers look to Black Friday to find TV deals
Samsung to stay top, while Sony sees continued share decline
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Consumers buying decoders will have to buy a new TV at some point
Western European local branches in a better position for import and distribution
Greater connectivity, while video players become obsolete
CATEGORY DATA
Table 53 Sales of Home Video by Category: Volume 2017-2022Table 54 Sales of Home Video by Category: Value 2017-2022Table 55 Sales of Home Video by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022Table 56 Sales of Home Video by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022Table 57 Sales of LCD TVs by Network Connectivity: % Retail Volume 2017-2022Table 58 NBO Company Shares of Home Video: % Volume 2018-2022Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of Home Video: % Volume 2019-2022Table 60 Distribution of Home Video by Channel: % Volume 2017-2022Table 61 Forecast Sales of Home Video by Category: Volume 2022-2027Table 62 Forecast Sales of Home Video by Category: Value 2022-2027Table 63 Forecast Sales of Home Video by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027Table 64 Forecast Sales of Home Video by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027Table 65 Forecast Sales of LCD TVs by Network Connectivity: % Retail Volume 2022-2027
Headphones in Italy
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Headphones in vogue for Black Month
Gaming headbands continue to grow
E-commerce share continues to grow
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Summer sales peak thanks to demand for mobility
Growth of content platforms will support need for on-the go audio
Headphones becoming ubiquitous
CATEGORY DATA
Table 66 Sales of Headphones by Category: Volume 2017-2022Table 67 Sales of Headphones by Category: Value 2017-2022Table 68 Sales of Headphones by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022Table 69 Sales of Headphones by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022Table 70 NBO Company Shares of Headphones: % Volume 2018-2022Table 71 LBN Brand Shares of Headphones: % Volume 2019-2022Table 72 Distribution of Headphones by Channel: % Volume 2017-2022Table 73 Forecast Sales of Headphones by Category: Volume 2022-2027Table 74 Forecast Sales of Headphones by Category: Value 2022-2027Table 75 Forecast Sales of Headphones by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027Table 76 Forecast Sales of Headphones by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
Imaging Devices in Italy
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Action cams sales up in summer
Digital cameras moves upmarket
E-commerce continues to strengthen position in category
Inflation to encourage consumers to reduce travel spending
Digital cameras as on-the-go products
CATEGORY DATA
Table 77 Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: Volume 2017-2022Table 78 Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: Value 2017-2022Table 79 Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022Table 80 Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022Table 81 NBO Company Shares of Imaging Devices: % Volume 2018-2022Table 82 LBN Brand Shares of Imaging Devices: % Volume 2019-2022Table 83 Distribution of Imaging Devices by Channel: % Volume 2017-2022Table 84 Forecast Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: Volume 2022-2027Table 85 Forecast Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: Value 2022-2027Table 86 Forecast Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027Table 87 Forecast Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
Mobile Phones in Italy
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
In-app purchases extend music content
Xiaomi and other Far East brands grow
Oppo collaborates with Hasselblad
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
More affordable premium phones in demand
Feature phones will continue to decline
Smartphones with older consumers in mind
CATEGORY DATA
Table 88 Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: Volume 2017-2022Table 89 Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: Value 2017-2022Table 90 Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022Table 91 Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022Table 92 Sales of Smartphones by Screen Size: % Retail Volume 2019-2022Table 93 NBO Company Shares of Mobile Phones: % Volume 2018-2022Table 94 LBN Brand Shares of Mobile Phones: % Volume 2019-2022Table 95 Distribution of Mobile Phones by Channel: % Volume 2017-2022Table 96 Forecast Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: Volume 2022-2027Table 97 Forecast Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: Value 2022-2027Table 98 Forecast Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027Table 99 Forecast Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027Table 100 Forecast Sales of Smartphones by Screen Size: % Retail Volume 2022-2027
Portable Players in Italy
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Home Pod Mini gets to Italy
Echo Show offers competition to smart speakers
Home audio brands have wireless speakers in their portfolios
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
People will continue to meet outdoors
Wireless speakers bridging with other products
Audiobooks will continue to grow
CATEGORY DATA
Table 101 Sales of Portable Players by Category: Volume 2017-2022Table 102 Sales of Portable Players by Category: Value 2017-2022Table 103 Sales of Portable Players by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022Table 104 Sales of Portable Players by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022Table 105 NBO Company Shares of Portable Players: % Volume 2018-2022Table 106 LBN Brand Shares of Portable Players: % Volume 2019-2022Table 107 Distribution of Portable Players by Channel: % Volume 2017-2022Table 108 Forecast Sales of Portable Players by Category: Volume 2022-2027Table 109 Forecast Sales of Portable Players by Category: Value 2022-2027Table 110 Forecast Sales of Portable Players by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027Table 111 Forecast Sales of Portable Players by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
Wearable Electronics in Italy
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
No news from Fossil
Wearables targeting active lifestyle
Luxury brands and gender segmentation
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Health and wellness to remain a key factor
Competition from traditional and non-traditional products
Unit price of smartwatches declining
CATEGORY DATA
Table 112 Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: Volume 2017-2022Table 113 Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: Value 2017-2022Table 114 Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022Table 115 Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022Table 116 NBO Company Shares of Wearable Electronics: % Volume 2018-2022Table 117 LBN Brand Shares of Wearable Electronics: % Volume 2019-2022Table 118 Distribution of Wearable Electronics by Channel: % Volume 2017-2022Table 119 Forecast Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: Volume 2022-2027Table 120 Forecast Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: Value 2022-2027Table 121 Forecast Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027Table 122 Forecast Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Consumer Electronics
Desktops
Laptops
Tablets
Monitors
Printers
In-Car Navigation
In-Car Speakers
In-Dash Media Players
Audio Separates
Digital Media Player Docks
Hi-Fi Systems
Home Cinema and Speaker Systems
Speakers
Other Home Audio and Cinema
Analogue TVs
LCD TVs
OLED TVs
Plasma TVs
Other TVs
TV Combis
BD Players
DVD Players
Video Recorders
Mass Wireless Headbands
Premium Wireless Headbands
Mass Wireless Earphones
Premium Wireless Earphones
Mass TWS Earbuds
Premium TWS Earbuds
Digital Cameras
Digital Camcorders
Feature Phones
Smartphones
E-Readers
Portable Multimedia Players
Other Portable Media Players
Wireless Speakers
Activity Bands
Activity Watch (Analogue)
Activity Watch (Digital)
Smart Wearables
Consumer Electronics
Consumer Electronics refers to the sales of Computers and Peripherals, In-Home Consumer Electronics, In-Car Entertainment and Portable Consumer Electronics to the end consumer.