Consumer Electronics

The briefing introduces the Cities Households Necessities Spending Index. The index ranks 1,075 cities by household expenditure on non-discretionary items, namely food, housing, and clothing and footwear. This analysis focuses on 160 major cities.…

The report examines key factors in supply chain risks in metals, energy and agricultural commodities. Production, market supply concentration and political risks analysis can help to better identify potential risks and prepare for potential…

The global economy is facing weaker growth and increasing fragmentation, as a result of rising geopolitical tensions, especially due to the war in Ukraine and the US-China strategic rivalry. Protectionism, industrial policy and a focus on resilience…

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…

Despite marginal retail volume declines in early 2024, demand for consumer electronics in South Africa remains above pre-pandemic levels. The severity of this decline differs across categories, with portable consumer electronics recording the lowest…

After experiencing five consecutive years of robust double-digit retail volume growth, demand for TWS earbuds in South Africa is marginally slowing. However, it remains the leading growth driver of overall headbands, dominating demand. TWS earbuds…

Overall demand for home audio and cinema in South Africa is stagnating, but remains marginally above pre-pandemic levels. With inflationary pressures eroding consumers’ disposable income, many individuals are having to forego additional home audio…

As a result of inflationary pressures and rising interest rates towards the end of the review period, demand for home video in South Africa continues to decline due to eroded disposable incomes, forcing many consumers to prioritise their spending on…

Following a positive performance during the previous three years, demand for imaging devices in South Africa is starting to decline in 2024, with both digital cameras and digital camcorders proving less essential to consumers during a challenging…

In-car entertainment in South Africa continues to experience a steady decline in retail volume sales due to a number of shifts in consumer preferences and technological advancements. This trend has been evident for much of the review period and can…