Wearable Electronics

Digitisation in Germany has progressed continuously in recent years, with broad product ranges and a wide variety of wearable electronics now available. Ranging from activity wearables through to smart wearables to the very popular smartwatches, more…

Wearable electronics is set to post positive single-digit growth in volume terms in 2022. Despite the fact that large-scale lockdowns and COVID-19 control measures have led to massive outlet closures, wearable electronics has been almost immune to…

Wearable electronics is turning in a healthy performance in 2022, COVID-19 notwithstanding. Sales of digital activity watches and smart wearables in particular are driving growth, with smart wearables out in front. Prevailing health and wellness…

2022 sees continued robust volume sales rises in wearable electronics. Smartwatches are the devices of choice for runners and cyclists, thanks to their ability to measure things such as distances and pace per km, for example. Increasing numbers of…

As a health tracking device, smart wearables, namely smartwatches, continues to consolidate its dominant position within wearable electronics in Japan. In the initial stages of smartwatches, these were perceived to be devices for tech-savvy…

There was a marginal decline in retail constant value sales (2022 prices) of wearable electronics during 2022, with mounting inflationary pressure squeezing the purchasing power of a significant number of local consumers. Demand was supported by a…

The harsh realities of the COVID-19 pandemic have led to increased awareness of the importance of health monitoring and exercise routines among local consumers and towards the end of the review period this boosted retail volume sales of wearable…

Growth in wearable electronics is being driven by strong sales in activity watches and smart wearables//watches. This is supported by ongoing developments in technology, a wider range of available brands and models, and affordably priced lines.…

While demand for wearable electronics remains quite limited in Mexico, it is expanding at a double-digit annual rate. For the moment, only relatively affluent local consumers are interested in wearable electronics. Smart wearables are the most…

When Alphabet Inc (the parent company of Google) acquired Fitbit Inc, the leading player in wearable electronics in Italy, late in 2019 the potential privacy implications caused some concern amongst local consumers. However, these do not appear to…

Wearable electronics have graduated from simple fitness tracking devices to stylish statements incorporating functionality. More consumers are interested in buying products that have a bigger screen and look stylish. The entry of several new players,…

In Greece, the rise in the number of people that have become more conscious about wellbeing, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic, and have started to work out/exercise creates lucrative opportunities for wearable electronics. The devices are…

Wearable electronics is sustaining its robust double-digit growth in 2022, following the trend seen since its introduction to Turkey just prior to the review period. While wearable electronics offers niche and higher-priced products, the sustained…

Wearable electronics continues to see robust double-digit in value and volume terms in 2022, continuing the trend seen throughout the review period. Many young executives in major cities in the country are wearing smart wearables and activity watches…

Due to the strong demand for fully-fledged smart wearables, wearable electronics is expected to continue to see fast retail volume and current value growth in 2022. A smart watch has become a serious fashion item, at least among younger audiences.…

Wearable electronics is expected to continue to see double-digit growth in 2022. Activity wearables and smart wearables benefit from increased engagement in sports and other outdoor activities in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nonetheless, smart…

Wearable electronics continues to see dynamic double-digit growth in retail volume terms in 2022, supported by rising health awareness among consumers and improving living standards. The COVID-19 pandemic provided further fuel to the growing health…

There were a lot of innovations and interesting introductions in smart wearables during the review period with these helping to drive interest in these products. Companies are continuing to invest in developing new technology to appeal to the needs…

Wearables are becoming increasingly popular and for the second year running, wearables are expected to register an increase in volume sales, though the growth is expected to be lower than in 2021. Value sales growth is significantly higher, as…

Wearable electronics is expected to see double-digit growth in both retail volume and current value terms in 2022, although the volume performance will be slower. Activity watches, and mainly smart wearables, are expected to be responsible for the…