Understand the cultural and socioeconomic influences that shape i...
Understand the cultural and socioeconomic influences that shape industry demand throughout Asia-Pacific, with local insight, market statistics and analysis ranging from strategic regional overview to in-depth coverage by country or city.
It was in May 2022 that Apple announced it was discontinuing its iPod brand. Apple’s iPod is an iconic device, changing the face of music over the last two decades. With the advertising copy “1,000 songs in your pocket”, the first model debuted in…
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…
In 2024, portable players is anticipated to maintain solid retail volume growth in Singapore, with wireless speakers remaining the only category with notable sales within portable players. The widespread popularity of wireless speakers in the local…
Overall demand for portable players is expected to increase in South Korea 2024, driven solely by wireless speakers, which accounts for the bulk of retail volume sales. Thess devices offer the flexibility of portable, cable-free listening, and are…
Wireless speakers continued to drive growth in portable players in 2023, being the only product area to have recorded a positive increase in sales in retail volume terms. Compact, portable and affordable, as well as being compatible with “on-the-go”…
Retail volume sales of portable players in Thailand in 2023, as portable media players, epitomised by the iPod, continued on their path of decline. With the rise of smartphones, consumers now have access to various applications that provide similar…
In general, sales of portable players have been primarily fuelled by the popularity of wireless speakers, which have remained unaffected by the rise of smartphones, unlike portable multimedia players and e-readers. In fact, the growth of wireless…
Overall demand for portable players in Vietnam continues to grow, driven by wireless speakers. These devices appeal to young audio enthusiasts who are eager to improve sound quality or upgrade their current models. They are attracted to features such…
Overall wearable electronics in China is expected to see another year of low retail volume decline in 2024. Factors contributing to the decline in wearable electronics in 2024 include rising unit prices across categories, and the lengthening…
As consumers continue to embrace the health and wellness habits nurtured during the pandemic, there is increasing demand for wearable electronics in Hong Kong, with the latter further penetrating the local market. Demand is being mainly driven by…