Canada Consumer Electronics

Consumer Electronics in Canada


Overall, consumer electronics in Canada is set to see a rebound in retail volume sales, with a moderate increase projected for 2024. The decline in retail volume sales in 2023 was primarily due to more careful and targeted spending by consumers, who were hit by cost-of-living increases and still relatively high inflation. In 2024, discretionary spending power is benefiting from improved macroeconomic conditions and lower inflation. Consumers remain careful with their spending, but have greater c...

Euromonitor International's Consumer Electronics in Canada report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the in-home, portable and in-car consumer electronics products markets at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market- be they new product developments, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Computers and Peripherals, In-Car Entertainment, In-Home Consumer Electronics, Portable Consumer Electronics.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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Consumer Electronics in Canada
Euromonitor International
July 2024
List Of Contents And Tables
CONSUMER ELECTRONICS IN CANADA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Consumer electronics in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
What next for consumer electronics?
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 2 Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 3 Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 4 Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Consumer Electronics: % Volume 2020-2024
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Consumer Electronics: % Volume 2021-2024
Table 7 Distribution of Consumer Electronics by Channel: % Volume 2019-2024
Table 8 Forecast Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
COMPUTERS AND PERIPHERALS IN CANADA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Upgrades and economic improvements boost the demand for computers and peripherals
New product launches and innovation drive upgrades and elevate laptops sales
Tablets rebound as players launch innovations and new products
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Early forecast period growth through upgrades/replacements, transition to Windows 11 and AI trend
Focus on sustainability amid a greater consumer demand for eco-friendly products
AI trend emerges as a new product development and growth driver
CATEGORY DATA
Table 12 Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 13 Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 14 Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 15 Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 16 Sales of Computers by Category: Business Volume 2019-2024
Table 17 Sales of Computers by Category: Business Value MSP 2019-2024
Table 18 Sales of Computers by Category: Business Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 19 Sales of Computers by Category: Business Value MSP Growth 2019-2024
Table 20 NBO Company Shares of Computers and Peripherals: % Volume 2020-2024
Table 21 LBN Brand Shares of Computers and Peripherals: % Volume 2021-2024
Table 22 Distribution of Computers and Peripherals by Channel: % Volume 2019-2024
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 24 Forecast Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 25 Forecast Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 26 Forecast Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 27 Forecast Sales of Computers by Category: Business Volume 2024-2029
Table 28 Forecast Sales of Computers by Category: Business Value MSP 2024-2029
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Computers by Category: Business Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 30 Forecast Sales of Computers by Category: Business Value MSP Growth 2024-2029
IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT IN CANADA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Demand is muted by a decline in car usage and high car prices
Built-in infotainment systems in electric vehicles (EVs) reduces the need for aftermarket sales
Smartphone replacement of in-car navigation lowers the demand for legacy products
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Further decline in retail volume sales as in-car entertainment evolves into a niche supported by car enthusiasts and audiophiles
Retail e-commerce to remain the key distribution channel due to convenience and broad assortments
Federal government zero-emissions vehicle mandate to exert pressure on sales
CATEGORY DATA
Table 31 Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 32 Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 33 Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 34 Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 35 NBO Company Shares of In-Car Entertainment: % Volume 2020-2024
Table 36 LBN Brand Shares of In-Car Entertainment: % Volume 2021-2024
Table 37 Distribution of In-Car Entertainment by Channel: % Volume 2019-2024
Table 38 Forecast Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 39 Forecast Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 40 Forecast Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 41 Forecast Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
HOME AUDIO AND CINEMA IN CANADA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Thriving second-hand market for audio components cuts into demand
Retail volume sales continue to fall as consumers gravitate to wireless technology
Consumers adopt soundbar technology to enhance TV audio
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Outlook remains gloomy as modern technology upends the demand for legacy products
Retail e-commerce to leverage convenience and innovation to continue to dominate distribution
Audiophiles and vinyl enthusiasts lend support as mainstream consumers opt for wireless products
CATEGORY DATA
Table 42 Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 43 Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 44 Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 45 Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 46 NBO Company Shares of Home Audio and Cinema: % Volume 2020-2024
Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Home Audio and Cinema: % Volume 2021-2024
Table 48 Distribution of Home Audio and Cinema by Channel: % Volume 2020-2024
Table 49 Forecast Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 50 Forecast Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 51 Forecast Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 52 Forecast Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
HOME VIDEO IN CANADA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Upgrades, economic recovery and immigration support the growth in the demand for televisions
OLED TVs leads innovation to cater to the consumer interest in a high-quality viewing experience
Gaming features provide a competitive edge as gamers are willing to spend on performance
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Long replacement cycles and high penetration of LED TVs dampen positive energy of higher discretionary spending and new consumers
Innovation and new product launches push the consumer transition to OLED TVs
Growing smart home trend to help shape offer and demand
CATEGORY DATA
Table 53 Sales of Home Video by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 54 Sales of Home Video by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 55 Sales of Home Video by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 56 Sales of Home Video by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 57 Sales of LCD TVs by Network Connectivity: % Retail Volume 2019-2024
Table 58 NBO Company Shares of Home Video: % Volume 2020-2024
Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of Home Video: % Volume 2021-2024
Table 60 Distribution of Home Video by Channel: % Volume 2019-2024
Table 61 Forecast Sales of Home Video by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 62 Forecast Sales of Home Video by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 63 Forecast Sales of Home Video by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 64 Forecast Sales of Home Video by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 65 Forecast Sales of LCD TVs by Network Connectivity: % Retail Volume 2024-2029
IMAGING DEVICES IN CANADA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Digital cameras continue to struggle against smartphones
GoPro a bright spot amid the fast decline of digital camcorders
Mirrorless cameras trend as consumers increasingly seek lightweight and easy-use products
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Niche demand is unlikely to offset the general slump in imaging devices
Second-hand devices attract enthusiasts and sustainability-minded and budget-conscious consumers
Video emerges as a key product feature in the social media era
CATEGORY DATA
Table 66 Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 67 Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 68 Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 69 Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 70 NBO Company Shares of Imaging Devices: % Volume 2020-2024
Table 71 LBN Brand Shares of Imaging Devices: % Volume 2021-2024
Table 72 Distribution of Imaging Devices by Channel: % Volume 2019-2024
Table 73 Forecast Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 74 Forecast Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 75 Forecast Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 76 Forecast Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
PORTABLE PLAYERS IN CANADA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Consumers gravitate to wireless speakers at the expense of legacy products
Consumers embrace Bluetooth speakers as smart speakers lose favour
E-readers remains on a downward trajectory despite innovation and new launches
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Bluetooth wireless speakers to shape the category
Retail e-commerce thrives by offering convenience and wide product selections
Sustainability trending in wireless speakers as more consumers seek eco-friendly products
CATEGORY DATA
Table 77 Sales of Portable Players by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 78 Sales of Portable Players by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 79 Sales of Portable Players by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 80 Sales of Portable Players by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 81 NBO Company Shares of Portable Players: % Volume 2020-2024
Table 82 LBN Brand Shares of Portable Players: % Volume 2021-2024
Table 83 Distribution of Portable Players by Channel: % Volume 2019-2024
Table 84 Forecast Sales of Portable Players by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 85 Forecast Sales of Portable Players by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 86 Forecast Sales of Portable Players by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 87 Forecast Sales of Portable Players by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
MOBILE PHONES IN CANADA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Pre-owned smartphones slow the demand for new products
Smartphone innovation continues but fails to drive strong retail volume growth in a saturated space
Consumers favour high-end devices as replacement cycles lengthen and usage is central to modern digital lifestyles
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Upgrades, immigration and AI trend to boost the performance of smartphones
Foldable smartphones provide differentiation to attract consumers
AI is expected to lure consumers but fall short of being a game changer
CATEGORY DATA
Table 88 Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 89 Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 90 Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 91 Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 92 Sales of Smartphones by Screen Size: % Retail Volume 2021-2024
Table 93 NBO Company Shares of Mobile Phones: % Volume 2020-2024
Table 94 LBN Brand Shares of Mobile Phones: % Volume 2021-2024
Table 95 Distribution of Mobile Phones by Channel: % Volume 2019-2024
Table 96 Forecast Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 97 Forecast Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 98 Forecast Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 99 Forecast Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 100 Forecast Sales of Smartphones by Screen Size: % Retail Volume 2024-2029
WEARABLE ELECTRONICS IN CANADA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Return to retail volume growth as consumers see value in smart wearables and activity watches
Fossil Group exits competitive smart wearables landscape
Smart wearables gain momentum as leading brands see new launches
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Smart rings emerge as consumers appreciate their portable, lightweight attributes
Smart wearables to continue to drive retail volume growth
Health and fitness a key driver of demand
CATEGORY DATA
Table 101 Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 102 Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 103 Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 104 Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 105 NBO Company Shares of Wearable Electronics: % Volume 2020-2024
Table 106 LBN Brand Shares of Wearable Electronics: % Volume 2021-2024
Table 107 Distribution of Wearable Electronics by Channel: % Volume 2019-2024
Table 108 Forecast Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 109 Forecast Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 110 Forecast Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 111 Forecast Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
HEADPHONES IN CANADA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Innovation and new launches add dynamism to TWS earbuds
Consumer transition to TWS earbuds hurts wireless earphones
Players segment headphones through targeted features
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Multiple use cases offer strong growth opportunities for TWS earbuds
Consumers see wireless headbands as a seamless fit with modern, digital lifestyles
E-commerce continues to develop as a channel for headphones
CATEGORY DATA
Table 112 Sales of Headphones by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 113 Sales of Headphones by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 114 Sales of Headphones by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 115 Sales of Headphones by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 116 NBO Company Shares of Headphones: % Volume 2020-2024
Table 117 LBN Brand Shares of Headphones: % Volume 2021-2024
Table 118 Distribution of Headphones by Channel: % Volume 2019-2024
Table 119 Forecast Sales of Headphones by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 120 Forecast Sales of Headphones by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 121 Forecast Sales of Headphones by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 122 Forecast Sales of Headphones by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

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