Consumer Electronics

Technological advances in 2024 will continue to reshape consumer behaviour. This annual report explores the top five digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this report’s edition…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries in Q4 2023 and 2024. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence remains among the key economies. Higher volatility in the energy markets and disruption of…

Rising costs of living pose challenges globally, but companies can find opportunities in several categories, essential and discretionary, especially in underpenetrated fast-growing markets. By considering category adjacencies and focusing on value,…

In the upcoming years, consumers and businesses face an array of challenges, with rising income inequality being among the key ones. Nevertheless, addressing the income inequality through catering to the Bottom of the Pyramid and the Middle Class…

The global economy is facing weaker growth and increasing fragmentation, as a result of rising geopolitical tensions, especially due to the war in Ukraine and the US-China strategic rivalry. Protectionism, industrial policy and a focus on resilience…

Electronic wearables is the winning category in Saudi Arabia in 2023, with double-digit volume growth. This is thanks to the success of smartwatches, which dominate activity-monitoring technology, as consumers value the analysis connected to health…

Smart wearables is set to be the most dynamic performer within wearable electronics in volume growth terms in 2023. Mainly represented by smartwatches, the category has continued to benefit from increasing appreciation for the convenience,…

E-readers continue to struggle as demand is practically non-existent. The device fails to gain consumer’s interest over the popularity of ubiquitous smartphones and tablets, through which consumers can also access e-books. Added to which, the…

In keeping with its results throughout the review period, wireless speakers is set to be by far the most dynamic category within portable players in volume growth terms in 2023. It continues to benefit from the increasing consumer preference for…

Smartphone sales in Saudi Arabia have been facing a dip in the post-pandemic landscape, after the boost to electronics sales seen during the era of COVID-19. The top brands in the country, namely Samsung (from United Matbouli Group in KSA) which is…

Despite stubbornly high inflation and a slowdown in the Israeli economy, smartphones is poised to record a modestly improved performance in volume sales terms in 2023. The category has been somewhat insulated from more cautious attitudes to spending…

In-car entertainment is seeing structural declines, as separate navigation systems become defunct. In current times, most new cars, including non-luxury vehicles, come equipped with voice-enabled in-car GPS. Owing to the need for navigation, this…

In-car entertainment in Israel has continued to contract in volume terms in 2023, with all categories set to register negative results in this respect. Demand for these products is in long-term decline, mainly because new mid- and higher-priced cars…

Growth for digital cameras and camcorders continues its downward trajectory, owing to the mass consumer preference for smartphone cameras, coupled with continuous technology upgrades in the newer models of digital cameras pushing up prices.…

Sales of imaging devices in Israel have continued to fall sharply in 2023, with the digital cameras and digital camcorders categories both poised to register double-digit declines in volume terms. Demand for these product types has been shrinking for…

Players appear to be focussing on OLED TVs, with a number of launches from well-known names in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including from brands Samsung, LG, and Haier. Samsung (represented by United Matbouli Group in the KSA) is the leading brand…

While volume sales of televisions in Israel have continued to increase in 2023, growth looks set to be slightly lower than that recorded in 2022. This is partly explained by maturity, comparatively long replacement cycles and the fact that many…

Home cinema and speaker systems are increasingly incorporating wireless technology, as this allows users to connect their devices without the need for cords and cables, thus making it more convenient, flexible, and user-friendly. Such a move is in…

All home audio and cinema categories in Israel are set to post negative performances in volume sales terms in 2023, continuing the downward trajectory witnessed throughout the review period. Demand for these products has been falling steadily for…

Headphones is another category enjoying volume growth in Saudi Arabia in 2023, albeit at a lower rate than seen with wearable electronics. The increasing adoption of headphones and earphones in Saudi Arabia, especially for use while exercising and…

As was the case throughout the review period, TWS earbuds is poised to be the most dynamic performer among the main headphones categories in Israel in volume growth terms in 2023. Increasing appreciation for the convenience and portability of these…

Consumer electronic is seeing variable recovery in 2023, after the dip in sales the former year due to the heightened demand for personal electronics during the era of COVID-19, thus resulting in a following organic decline due to saturation. Majorly…

Consumer electronics in Israel is set to record another solid performance in volume terms in 2023, with growth expected to be up marginally from 2022. Together with a rapidly expanding population and sustained growth in the number of households in…

Computers and peripherals remains in a volume decline in 2023, which is expected to persist overall in the short-term. This is because sales saw a boost during the era of the pandemic, when the lockdowns led to consumers working and studying from…

As occurred in 2022, laptops is the only computers category in Israel projected to expand in retail volume terms in 2023. Thanks to growing consumer appreciation for their portability, these devices continue to gain popularity at the expense of…

The United Arab Emirates continues to witness the significant surge in demand for wearable electronics in 2023, due to the growing emphasis on health and wellness. As local consumers increasingly prioritise their wellbeing, it particularly boosts…

The demand for wireless speakers in the United Arab Emirates continues to grow, due to the increasing preference for wireless technology and connected devices. As leading smartphone brands continue to remove the headphone jack from new models, local…

The average unit price of smartphones in the United Arab Emirates continues to increase in 2023. This can be attributed to multiple factors, including ongoing inflation and the premiumisation trend driven by leading players in the local market. For…

In-car entertainment in the United Arab Emirates is experiencing fluctuations in demand in line with changing consumer behaviour in 2023. While demand for in-car speakers remains positive, the overall category continues to post declining retail…

Demand for digital camcorders in the United Arab Emirates continues to decline in 2023. However, despite the overall decrease, these devices continue to attract a niche audience with a focus on specialist options. In particular, professional and…

The average unit price of home video in the United Arab Emirates, comprising LCD TVs and OLED TVs, continues on its upward trajectory as global inflation persists. Players are investing in innovation to enhance the value of their products, catering…

Demand for home audio and cinema in the United Arab Emirates continues to experience notable trends that are impacting demand in 2023. One such trend is the increasing demand for smart and connected audio solutions, driven by the rise of smart homes…

Demand for wireless headbands as a premium audio accessory continues to grow in the United Arab Emirates, with leading brands such as Sony and Bose at the forefront of this trend. Sony offers consumers a compelling choice with its innovative…

Demand for consumer electronics in the United Arab Emirates continues to grow, albeit at a marginally slower pace compared to the previous year. On the other hand, current value sales continue to record more dynamic growth in 2023, primarily due to…

Consumer preferences in the United Arab Emirates are shifting, presenting challenges for desktops as the latter continues to post declines. These devices are likely to experience a further drop in demand in the coming years, attributed to factors…

Sales of consumer electronics were negatively impacted as consumers cut down on discretionary purchases as prices of electronics products escalated despite the economic uncertainties.

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. In 2023, global inflation is expected to ease from its peak in 2022, but remaining significantly above-trend. Geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market are…

Now in its seventh edition, this report explores the top digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this edition touch on topics such as second-hand shopping, community group buying,…

The report examines key factors in supply chain risks in metals, energy and agricultural commodities. Production, market supply concentration and political risks analysis can help to better identify potential risks and prepare for potential…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…

The briefing introduces the Cities Households Necessities Spending Index. The index ranks 1,075 cities by household expenditure on non-discretionary items, namely food, housing, and clothing and footwear. This analysis focuses on 160 major cities.…

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant changes in business models and consumer behaviour, as well as altering the ways and the geography many of us live, work, study and play. Understanding what changes will stick after the pandemic…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession since World War II. In Q4 2020, the end of the pandemic started as countries began administering effective vaccines among the population; however, vaccine distribution…

Smartphones are expected to continue to dominate Middle East and Africa portable consumer electronics market as a growing population of young people continues to create demand. Smartphones are increasingly in demand across all countries in Middle…