Consumer Electronics in the United Kingdom

Consumer Electronics in the United Kingdom


After an upturn in demand during the pandemic followed by a notable decline in 2022, retail volume sales of consumer electronics in the UK are starting to stabilise in 2023. Significant investments were made in 2020-2021, with many consumer electronics having not yet reached the end of their lifecycles and do not need replacing. In addition, the UK's current economic situation, which is marked by rising inflation and high costs of living, is constraining consumers' disposable incomes, forcing th...

Euromonitor International's Consumer Electronics in United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom
Euromonitor International
July 2023
List Of Contents And Tables
CONSUMER ELECTRONICS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
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 THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
2023 brings further declines for computers and peripherals
Most consumers no longer printing at home
While e-commerce remains major retail channel, bricks-and-mortar stores are regaining relevance
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Laptops expected to be strongest performer
Tablets will face stiff competition from smartphones with larger screens
Premiumisation will remain major trend in the local market
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 THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
The decline of in-car entertainment continues due to multiple challenges
In-dash media players suffers most significant volume decline
Consolidated players retain leadership in declining environment
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Further declines anticipated for in-car entertainment in the UK
In-car navigation players are reviewing their strategies
E-commerce will remain leading distribution channel for in-car entertainment
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 THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Home audio and cinema experiences further declining demand in 2023
Premiumisation maintains more stable value sales for home cinema and speaker systems
Local consumers continue to return to physical stores in 2023
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Home cinema and speaker systems set to be best performer over forecast period
Design will remain important factor in consumers’ purchasing decisions
Further consolidation likely within competitive landscape
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 THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Demand for televisions further declines in 2023, albeit by a slower rate than 2022
Innovation in LCD TVs helps drive high value sales growth in 2023
Retail offline regains sales momentum within home video in 2023
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
The offer of televisions with larger screens is set to further increase
Further premiumisation, smart TVs beyond voice control, and televisions as home décor
Increasing competition among television players
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 THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Imaging devices experiences new dynamism within the competitive landscape
Less drastic decline for digital cameras due to mirrorless options
E-commerce dominates distribution of imaging devices
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Longer-term positive outlook for digital camcorders due to online content creation and desire to document life
Line between digital cameras and digital camcorders becoming increasingly blurred
Professionals and content creators most likely to upgrade to new imaging devices
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 THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Demand for wireless speakers amid general decline for other portable players
Portable media players on the way to exiting local market
E-commerce remains the main channel for portable players in the UK
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
E-readers to see further strong declines due to growing preference for physical books
Portable players likely to only consist of wireless speakers and e-readers by 2025
Design, innovation, and durability will dictate competition within wireless speakers
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 THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Marginal decline in demand for smartphones while value sales further rise in 2023
Feature phones on the road to extinction
The popularity of refurbished phones continues to rise
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Apple and Samsung set to further expand and dominate sales in the UK
Higher-quality displays for smartphones anticipated to dominate by end of forecast period
Larger screens and foldable smartphones will continue to expand
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 THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Demand rises in 2023 despite current economic situation
Analogue activity watches gains further share from digital options
Competition remains dynamic among Android smart wearable players
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Smart wearables set to record further dynamic growth over forecast period
Greater accuracy, wider range of health insights and premiumisation expected
Smart rings are growing in popularity
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 THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
TWS earbuds and wireless headbands boost growth of headphones in 2023
Premium headphones continue to perform well despite economic pressures
Competitive landscape of TWS earbuds remains fairly fragmented in the UK
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
TWS earbuds to retain dominance of headphones over forecast period
Smart technology and quicker response to consumer needs will drive growth
E-commerce set to remain major distribution channel for headphones
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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