Computers and Peripherals

Despite remaining above pre-pandemic levels in 2024, retail volume sales of computer and peripherals in the United Arab Emirates continue to fall compared to the previous year due to economic conditions and inflation rates. These factors are…

In 2024, volume sales of both business and retail computers in China are expected to experience a single-digit decline. After the onset of the pandemic in 2020, the demand for remote working and education increased, leading to a surge in retail and…

Retail volume and value sales of computers and peripherals in Chile are experiencing a moderate improvement in 2024. This follows several years of strong decline, which is understandable when considering the demand at the peak of the pandemic during…

Laptops is anticipated to experience a rebound in total volume sales in the US during 2024, after a period of decline in the previous couple of years. A key factor driving this resurgence is the need for consumers and enterprises to refresh their…

In 2024, retail volume sales of computers and peripherals in Austria continue to decline at a significant, yet slower pace year-on-year. Demand remains weakened by the extra purchases consumers made during the COVID-19 pandemic and by lower consumer…

Following significant retail volume growth in 2020 as a result of pandemic-induced home seclusion and the immediate years succeeding it, demand for computer and peripherals in South Africa continues to be challenged in 2024 as it did the previous…

Volume growth in computers and peripherals in Denmark in 2024 reflects a stabilisation following a sharp decline in 2023, where absolute volume levels were significantly below historic year-on-year levels. The 2024 results represent a modest recovery…

There is expected to be a further fall in volume sales of computers and peripherals in Colombia in 2024. Though inflation has eased, it is still an issue, and consumers are putting off purchases as long as possible. Tablets in particular are expected…

In 2024, computers and peripherals in Canada is expected to see retail volume sales rebound following strong decreases in 2022 and 2023. Upgrades supported growth as computers purchased before and during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis of 2020…

Overall demand for computers and peripherals in the UK continues to decline in 2024. This continues a historic trend for this category, which has experienced volume declines over the past few years following the large volume spike when the pandemic…

In 2023, Apple Inc secured second position in global consumer electronics, with a 14% retail volume share. Despite sector challenges, it outperformed competitors, with strong hardware sales and intensified investments in its Services segment.…

Consumers have reduced their discretionary purchases, owing to economic uncertainties and high inflation. Early projections by manufacturers proved to be overly optimistic, as sales of consumer electronics have declined further.

The global consumer electronics market is projected to grow more than 23% over the forecast period driven by consumers upgrading, especially those in developing regions and middle-income households. Manufacturers are also driving innovation while…

As consumers spend more time online, businesses need to utilise XR to offer a more innovative and captivating experience to engage with their customers or risk losing them (online and offline).

Following two years of strong retail volume growth at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, computers and peripherals slowed down in 2022. This trend continued in 2023, with portable computers witnessing negative retail volume growth. During the…

In 2023, declining retail volume sales are expected across every product category in computers and peripherals. An important factor in this is that due to the increase in demand during the pandemic, demand has now dropped. In addition, the high…

Samsung remains the number one player in consumer electronics globally. However, it is seeing strong competition from both Apple and Chinese players like BBK and Xiaomi in smartphones. The company will look to a slew of mid-year launches in 2023 –…

Computer sales in Hong Kong continue to fall in 2023, as after-effects from the pandemic continue to impact logistics, such as shipping and manufacturing. Added to which, due to lower consumers spending confidence, companies continue to witness…

Retail volume sales of computers and peripherals registered a dramatic slump in 2023, in contrast to the positive performances of the previous two years. Households were reluctant to spend their hard-earned money on discretionary purchases, as fears…

Sales of computers continue to decline in retail volume terms in 2023. This is partly down to the uncertain political and economic context, but also due to the strong performance seen during the pandemic. Tablets is seeing the strongest decline.…