Market research on the consumer electronics industry. Standardise...
Market research on the consumer electronics industry. Standardised and cross-comparable total market sizes, and share data, distribution and industry trends and market share ​category level information.
The report examines inflation level and drivers globally and in the key countries. Global inflation is forecast to accelerate due to higher energy and commodity prices, disruptions in supply chains and weaker business confidence. Impact varies…
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.…
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 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…
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…
Computers and peripherals saw extraordinary growth in 2020 following the outbreak of COVID-19 as consumers rushed to prepare themselves for the switch to home working and virtual classrooms. This growth continued into 2021 as many people continued to…
Consumer electronics experienced an overall decline in retail volume sales in 2022 with this pattern continuing in 2023 across nearly all categories. The economic downturn in 2022 alongside high inflation and rising energy prices continues to have an…
Apple’s AirPods brand continues to lead the category with it reporting strong growth in retail volume terms during 2023. Apple enjoys an important reputation among consumers for quality while its AirPods are able to seamlessly connect to the other…
Retail volume sales of home audio and cinema continued their long-term decline in 2022, including sales of home cinema and speaker systems, which account for the bulk of retail value sales in the category. Home cinema and speaker systems mainly…
After a brief resurgence in 2020 in response to the pandemic restrictions, home video experienced a decline in sales during 2021 and 2022, with this pattern continuing into 2023. Despite local consumers being heavily price oriented, premium and more…
Having seemingly been on a downward spiral there has been a renaissance in demand for digital cameras in 2022 and 2023. This trend stems from a 2000s technologies-inspired nostalgia being seen especially among the younger population (gen Z), with the…
In-car entertainment has been in long-term decline for a number of years, with some categories reporting a consistent double-digit decrease in volume sales. Unlike some other areas of consumer electronics sales of in-car entertainment were actually…
In line with the rest of the world, mobile phones experienced a decline in sales in retail volume terms in 2022 with this pattern continuing into 2023. This follows a very negative December campaign during 2022, which is normally one of the most…
Retail volume sales of e-readers continued declining during the review period and appear to be in long-term decline with a further heavy decline set to be seen in 2023. The category has in part been impacted by the popularity of smartphones with some…
Activity bands were popular at the start of the review period but these products have been declining at a double-digit pace in retail volume terms since the start of the pandemic, with this pattern strengthening in 2023. This trend is being driven in…
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…
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…