Portable Players

Wireless speakers is set to continue its aggressive growth trajectory amongst the Brazilian population in 2023, representing a dynamic shift in the way that people consume and enjoy audio content. With their seamless connectivity and wireless…

In 2023, portable players in India saw positive retail volume and current value growth, driven solely by the sale of wireless speakers. The vast majority of sales in portable players can be attributed to wireless speakers, which are witnessing…

Demand for overall portable players in the UK remains positive, driven by the dominant category of wireless speakers. Local consumers are increasingly interested in and attracted to different portable audio solutions such as wireless speakers, while…

Overall, retail volume sales of portable players in Canada are projected to decrease only slightly in 2024. This is due to the anticipated very marginal increase in retail volume sales of the dominant category, wireless speakers, as e-readers and…

Wireless media speakers account for the majority of volume sale of portable players in Colombia and in 2024 are also expected to register the highest volume growth. Volume sales of e-readers continue to decline, partly because many are purchased on…

In 2024, retail volume sales of portable players continue to decline, primarily due to the increasing substitution of e-readers and portable media players with smartphones and tablets. Households are prioritising multifunctional consumer electronics…

Demand for portable players in South Africa continues to grow, although this is mainly being driven by the dominant format of wireless speakers. The latter’s consistent growth is due to its convenience, and more specifically, its ability to be used…

Portable players in Austria continue to experience significant decline in volume sales over 2024 due to falling demand in all sub-categories. At the same time, a slight increase in current value sales reflects the growing preference for higher…

The decline in retail volume sales of portable players expected to be observed in the US in 2024 can primarily be attributed to the sustained decrease in sales within the other portable media players category. This particular category is set to…

Demand for portable players in Chile continues to decline, following a downwards trend evident since 2021-2022. This is mainly due to the fact that these devices are being replaced by products considered to offer better functionality, such as…

In 2024, portable players in China is set to maintain a similar performance to 2023, with decline in retail volume terms, but growth in current value terms. Overall, the advances in technology seen in multifunctional consumer electronics such as…

Demand for portable players in the United Arab Emirates continues to rise, driven by the popularity of wireless speakers. This is mainly due to consumers preferring these portable options over built-in smartphone speakers or streaming services with…

Retail volume sales of portable players in Australia continue to rise in 2024, driven by demand for wireless speakers, which offer convenience and portability. This category accounts for an expansive range of product lines focused on specific…

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 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…

In 2024, sales of portable players in Argentina are set to record a decrease in volume terms. In the past years, specifically from 2020 to 2022, the portable multimedia players, other portable media players, and e-readers segments all saw a decline,…

Despite the ongoing popularity of wireless speakers in Egypt, their sales volume continued to decline in 2024 due to persistent import restrictions. The demand for wireless speakers remains strong, yet the market is experiencing a significant…

Portable players continue to struggle in France in 2024, due to the overall outdated image of traditional products in the category. E-readers continues its structural slump, due to the ability for consumers to read e-books on a variety of…

E-readers continue to experience a strong decline in sales, primarily due to their high price, which hinders their attractiveness. Greeks also have limited interest in e-books, especially the older generations who prefer printed books. Another key…

Wireless speakers were the only products in portable players to gain volume sales in Hungary during 2024. The convenience of wireless speakers, easy manipulation and the ability to pair them with smartphones makes these products very appealing to…