Consumer Electronics

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Retail volume sales of computers and peripherals in Malaysia are expected to fall for a third consecutive year in 2024, following the hikes recorded in 2021. The switch to remote working and schooling, as the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic forced…

Consumer electronics in Malaysia continues to be affected by inflation at the end of the review period. Indeed, the rate of inflation in 2024 is set to be marginally higher than in 2023, but lower than in 2022. The annual inflation rate for food and…

In 2024, headphones in Malaysia is projected to see moderate retail volume growth, mainly due to TWS earbuds, but also wireless headbands, as wireless earphones sees a further steep decline. Importantly, the overall growth performance represents an…

Overall, retail sales of home audio and cinema in Malaysia are projected to continue to decline in volume and current value terms in 2024. The category is dominated by hi-fi systems and home cinema and speaker systems, but the demand for these…

Home video in Malaysia is set to benefit from the anticipated stabilisation of the country’s property market in 2024, despite economic uncertainties, with certain urban and suburban areas positioned for more robust growth. The domestic property…

Imaging devices in Malaysia continue to be adversely affected by smartphones. These multifunctional devices continue to remove the need for digital cameras and camcorders, as well as music players, e-readers, etc. Importantly, new models of…

Retail sales of in-car entertainment in Malaysia saw an accelerated decline in both volume and current value terms towards the end of the review period, in spite of rising levels of new car ownership. Tax incentives were a key contributor to new car…

Mobile phones in Malaysia benefits from the development of the 5G network in the market. Government initiatives aimed at encouraging the widespread adoption of 5G have incorporated Rahmah smartphone packages. As of 31 December 2023, Malaysia’s 5G…

Portable players in Malaysia is well placed to benefit as the country’s property market is expected to stabilise in 2024, despite ongoing economic uncertainty, with some urban/suburban areas positioned for more robust growth. There is cautious…

Wearable electronics in Malaysia benefits from rising awareness of health and wellness and fitness issues, which continue to pave the way for the greater adoption of such products in 2024. The category continues to show dynamism towards the end of…