The United Kingdom Consumer Electronics

Consumer Electronics in the United Kingdom


Demand for consumer electronics in the UK continues to grow, reversing a negative volume trend witnessed over the previous three years. Higher value growth is being driven by further unit price rises, as inflation and production costs remain elevated. There are varying performances across the industry, with the strongest volume growth stemming from televisions, wearable electronics and headphones. Demand for televisions is being supported by major sporting events that are taking place during the...

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 2024
List Of Contents And Tables
CONSUMER ELECTRONICS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
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 THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Volume sales of computers and peripherals continue to decline in 2024
Computers and peripherals remains challenged by the impact of the pandemic
Apple strengthens leadership of computers and peripherals in the UK
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Tablets and printers to record largest volume declines over forecast period
AI incorporation will remain a key topic of discussion
An omnichannel approach to shopping will remain relevant for local consumers
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 THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Weakest performer, in-dash media players, faces competition from other products
Overall decline is less steep compared to pandemic years
Limited availability in retailers as many products are considered obsolete
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Negligible market size for in-car speakers and in-dash media players
Specialised sat nav options can bring value to a category rapidly declining in volume terms
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 THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Home audio and cinema continues to decline due to long replacement cycles and product substitutions
Soundbars positively impact home cinema and speaker systems, aided by sporting events
Appeal of turntables persists in the UK
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Future declines reflect changing consumer preferences and innovation in wireless speakers
Sleek design and popularity of architectural speakers can positively impact value sales of speakers
Soundbars set to record slower growth but still offer innovation
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 THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Home video demand starts to stabilise following post-pandemic declines
Volume growth of OLED TVs remains strong but penetration is hampered by price
Video players disappear from the UK market
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Televisions unlikely to record meaningful volume growth
Innovation in televisions will continue to focus on user interface and AI development
Free content can be an interesting proposition for UK consumers
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 THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Further drop in demand for imaging devices due to competition from smartphones
Retro trend acts as a positive driver for digital cameras
E-commerce remains leading distribution channel for imaging devices
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Pessimistic outlook for imaging devices in the UK
Premiumisation to continue among hobbyists and camera enthusiasts
Convenience of e-commerce offers further potential as channel for imaging devices
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 THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Further demand for wireless speakers keeps portable players buoyant
Smart speakers offer consumers differentiation
Portable players is a category dominated by tech giants
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Growth is expected to continue through the forecast period
Virtual assistants to gain further importance within portable players
E-commerce set to remain leading distribution channel over the forecast period
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 THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Trend change for mobile phones in 2024
Longer lifespan and sustainable materials in focus for mobile phone players
Apple and Samsung retain strength as leading brands
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Smartphones set to continue driving category sales over forecast period
Innovation and new features key for future growth
A saturated market presents challenges for players
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 THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Smart wearables and analogue activity watches drive positive demand for category
Health trend as a positive demand driver for wearable electronics
Apple Watch leads competitive landscape of wearable electronics in the UK
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Positive outlook for wearable electronics, driven by health and wellness goals
Actionable insights set to gain importance within wearable electronics
Watches expected to remain leading format of wearable electronics
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 THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Growth stems from TWS earbuds and wireless headbands in 2024
Premiumisation a key driver for headphones
Apple retains leadership of headphones with AirPods
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Premiumisation set to drive stronger value growth over forecast period
Innovation within premium segment expected to retain consumers’ interest
E-commerce expected to remain leading distribution 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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