Consumer Electronics in South Korea

Consumer Electronics in South Korea


With the full lifting of COVID-19-related social distancing measures through 2022 and 2023, and consumers therefore drastically reducing the amount of time spent at home, the retail volume growth rate of overall consumer electronics in South Korea slowed considerably in 2022 compared with the rapid growth seen during the pandemic, and this lower rate of growth is set to be maintained in 2023. The fact that many consumers had already invested in replacing consumer electronics during the worst COV...

Euromonitor International's Consumer Electronics in South Korea 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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* Get a detailed picture of the Consumer Electronics market;
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* Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
* Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.


Consumer Electronics in South Korea
Euromonitor International
July 2023
List Of Contents And Tables
CONSUMER ELECTRONICS IN SOUTH KOREA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Consumer electronics in 2023: The big picture
2023 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
What next for consumer electronics?
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 2 Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 3 Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 4 Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Consumer Electronics: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Consumer Electronics: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 7 Distribution of Consumer Electronics by Channel: % Volume 2018-2023
Table 8 Forecast Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
COMPUTERS AND PERIPHERALS IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Economic uncertainties drive volume decline for computers and peripherals
Paperless trend on campuses drives demand for tablets amongst students
Xiaomi launches a budget tablet, Redmi Pad, in South Korea
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Manufacturers to increase focus on B2B business as B2C sales decline
Foldable technology to be applied to laptops, tablets and monitors
Premium push by Apple and Samsung to try and maximise value sales
CATEGORY DATA
Table 12 Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 13 Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 14 Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 15 Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 16 Sales of Computers by Category: Business Volume 2018-2023
Table 17 Sales of Computers by Category: Business Value MSP 2018-2023
Table 18 Sales of Computers by Category: Business Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 19 Sales of Computers by Category: Business Value MSP Growth 2018-2023
Table 20 NBO Company Shares of Computers and Peripherals: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 21 LBN Brand Shares of Computers and Peripherals: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 22 Distribution of Computers and Peripherals by Channel: % Volume 2018-2023
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 24 Forecast Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 25 Forecast Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 26 Forecast Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 27 Forecast Sales of Computers by Category: Business Volume 2023-2028
Table 28 Forecast Sales of Computers by Category: Business Value MSP 2023-2028
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Computers by Category: Business Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 30 Forecast Sales of Computers by Category: Business Value MSP Growth 2023-2028
IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Built-in systems and smartphones replace in-car entertainment aftermarket sales
“Connected car” accelerates the development of built-in infotainment, negatively impacting aftermarket sales
LG Display introduces an “invisible” speaker, bringing about evolution of in-car speaker design, which will negatively impact in-car speakers
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
In-car entertainment volume sales to constantly decline, replaced by built-in technology and smartphones
Aftermarket platforms will put less focus on in-car entertainment and more on exterior tuning
Launch of 5G connected car data plans may accelerate innovation for built-in car entertainment, negatively impacting aftermarket sales
CATEGORY DATA
Table 31 Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 32 Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 33 Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 34 Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 35 NBO Company Shares of In-Car Entertainment: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 36 LBN Brand Shares of In-Car Entertainment: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 37 Distribution of In-Car Entertainment by Channel: % Volume 2018-2023
Table 38 Forecast Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 39 Forecast Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 40 Forecast Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 41 Forecast Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
HOME AUDIO AND CINEMA IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Home theatre trend is sustained, despite the full lifting of social distancing measures
Samsung and LG continue to expand their shares, while imported brands decline
Specialists remain dominant as consumers appreciate the in-store experience
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Further growth predicted for home cinema and speaker systems
Telecommunications companies join the competition with soundbar-combined set-top boxes
Gen Z shift from traditional home entertainment to mobile content remains a hurdle to the growth of home audio and cinema
CATEGORY DATA
Table 42 Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 43 Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 44 Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 45 Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 46 NBO Company Shares of Home Audio and Cinema: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Home Audio and Cinema: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 48 Distribution of Home Audio and Cinema by Channel: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 49 Forecast Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 50 Forecast Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 51 Forecast Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 52 Forecast Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
HOME VIDEO IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Sales of televisions decline after previous surge and economic/geopolitical concerns
LG and Samsung exit the production of LCD panels for televisions to focus on OLED
LG launches a new portable TV to tap into the expanding number of campers
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
The shift from LCD to OLED set to continue as OLED prices expected to fall
Larger televisions expected to remain a major trend
“Lifestyle TVs” to remain a key concept, aiming to appeal to younger consumers
CATEGORY DATA
Table 53 Sales of Home Video by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 54 Sales of Home Video by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 55 Sales of Home Video by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 56 Sales of Home Video by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 57 Sales of LCD TVs by Network Connectivity: % Retail Volume 2018-2023
Table 58 NBO Company Shares of Home Video: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of Home Video: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 60 Distribution of Home Video by Channel: % Volume 2018-2023
Table 61 Forecast Sales of Home Video by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 62 Forecast Sales of Home Video by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 63 Forecast Sales of Home Video by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 64 Forecast Sales of Home Video by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 65 Forecast Sales of LCD TVs by Network Connectivity: % Retail Volume 2023-2028
IMAGING DEVICES IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Raw materials shortages and competition from smartphones contribute to declining volume sales of digital cameras
DSLR cameras loses sales, while mirrorless cameras performs better
Retro digital cameras gain niche popularity amongst gen Z
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
No positive indicators to suggest the rebound of digital cameras
Players act to limit decline
Sales of digital camcorders likely to depend on action cameras and seasonal events
CATEGORY DATA
Table 66 Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 67 Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 68 Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 69 Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 70 NBO Company Shares of Imaging Devices: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 71 LBN Brand Shares of Imaging Devices: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 72 Distribution of Imaging Devices by Channel: % Volume 2018-2023
Table 73 Forecast Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 74 Forecast Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 75 Forecast Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 76 Forecast Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
PORTABLE PLAYERS IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
AI wireless speakers are leveraged as an emergency assistant for older consumers
E-readers is under threat from mobile devices and web browsers
With its strong presence in wireless speakers, KT Corp continues to lead portable players
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Wireless speakers to remain a key sales driver as AI wireless speakers has room for further household penetration
Telecommunications companies expected to lead distribution of AI wireless speakers
Audiobooks may rise as a threat to e-readers
CATEGORY DATA
Table 77 Sales of Portable Players by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 78 Sales of Portable Players by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 79 Sales of Portable Players by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 80 Sales of Portable Players by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 81 NBO Company Shares of Portable Players: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 82 LBN Brand Shares of Portable Players: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 83 Distribution of Portable Players by Channel: % Volume 2018-2023
Table 84 Forecast Sales of Portable Players by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 85 Forecast Sales of Portable Players by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 86 Forecast Sales of Portable Players by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 87 Forecast Sales of Portable Players by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
MOBILE PHONES IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Sales of mid- to low-priced smartphones negatively impacted by economic downturn
Manufacturers phase out feature phones, as even many older consumers now use smartphones
Manufacturers increasingly focus on B2B business, as the B2C market is reaching maturity
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Leading manufacturers set to push premium smartphones
The government eyes supporting the used smartphones market
Smaller players see rising shares, strengthening the competition for Galaxy and iPhone
CATEGORY DATA
Table 88 Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 89 Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 90 Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 91 Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 92 Sales of Smartphones by Screen Size: % Retail Volume 2020-2023
Table 93 NBO Company Shares of Mobile Phones: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 94 LBN Brand Shares of Mobile Phones: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 95 Distribution of Mobile Phones by Channel: % Volume 2018-2023
Table 96 Forecast Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 97 Forecast Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 98 Forecast Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 99 Forecast Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 100 Forecast Sales of Smartphones by Screen Size: % Retail Volume 2023-2028
WEARABLE ELECTRONICS IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Smartwatches continue to be upgraded with more healthcare tracking capabilities
Pursuit of “healthy pleasure” amongst millennials and gen Z drives popularity of wearable electronics
Manufacturers promote unique selling points to win the competition
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Manufacturers will need to introduce more attractive high-tech features to revitalise consumers’ interest
Internet giant Kakao to enter smart health monitoring
Smart sleep wearables to increase their presence in wearable electronics
CATEGORY DATA
Table 101 Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 102 Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 103 Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 104 Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 105 NBO Company Shares of Wearable Electronics: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 106 LBN Brand Shares of Wearable Electronics: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 107 Distribution of Wearable Electronics by Channel: % Volume 2018-2023
Table 108 Forecast Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 109 Forecast Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 110 Forecast Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 111 Forecast Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
HEADPHONES IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Sales of headphones continue to rise, driven mainly by TWS earbuds
Apple and Samsung continue to lead TWS earbuds
Wireless headbands become more popular amongst millennials and gen Z
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
TWS earbuds to become more high-tech and sophisticated due to intensifying competition amongst manufacturers
Audio companies to launch new TWS earbuds to address consumers’ rising demand for audio quality
Economy TWS earbuds to increasingly penetrate the local market
CATEGORY DATA
Table 112 Sales of Headphones by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 113 Sales of Headphones by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 114 Sales of Headphones by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 115 Sales of Headphones by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 116 NBO Company Shares of Headphones: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 117 LBN Brand Shares of Headphones: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 118 Distribution of Headphones by Channel: % Volume 2018-2023
Table 119 Forecast Sales of Headphones by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 120 Forecast Sales of Headphones by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 121 Forecast Sales of Headphones by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 122 Forecast Sales of Headphones by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

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