Wearable Electronics

Retail sales of wearable electronics saw a dynamic performance in both volume and constant value terms in 2023, continuing the trend of the previous year. This came in spite of inflationary pressures, which had a negative impact on discretionary…

In 2023, smart wearables is expected to see double-digit retail volume and current value growth; faster than the increments recorded in 2022. Consumers in Mexico are more aware of the importance of a healthy lifestyle in the wake of the Coronavirus…

Wearable electronics are becoming increasingly popular with the category set to record a double-digit increase in volume and current value sales in 2023. Preventative health is the main driver of value sales of wearable electronics, as consumers look…

Wearables are expected to be the standout performer in 2023, registering double-digit volume growth and that is despite continuing high inflation and also significant currency devaluation, which is making imported products even more expensive.…

Wearable electronics is seeing a small overall volume decline in 2023, although smart wearables is enjoying small positive growth. This dynamic is created by the shift away from activity wearables, towards smart wearable electronics. This is being…

Smart wearables are seeing continuous, strong growth in 2023. The growing focus on health and wellness is a significant driver for smart wearables in Poland. Consumers are increasingly interested in monitoring their physical activity, heart rate,…

Wearable electronics experienced a modest decline in retail volume terms in 2023. Demand continued to be impacted by the high cost of living, at least during the first half of the year, which led to more guarded discretionary spending. As in 2022,…

Alongside the rising preoccupation for health and wellness among the population, consumers are becoming increasingly knowledgeable and want to track more of their health parameters (eg heart rate, oxygen blood level, burn calories, water intake,…

Electronic wearables is the winning category in Saudi Arabia in 2023, with double-digit volume growth. This is thanks to the success of smartwatches, which dominate activity-monitoring technology, as consumers value the analysis connected to health…

In line with review period trends, demand for wearable electronics in Singapore continues to rise in 2023. The primary driver is smart wearables, recording another year of double-digit retail volume growth, while dynamic current value growth is…

During the review period, consumers across South Africa became more aware of the importance of leading healthy lives. This trend was facilitated by the COVID-19 pandemic which gave them more time to reflect on their lifestyles. Such a development…

Consumer demand for wearable electronics continued to rise in 2022, and volume growth is set to be maintained in 2023, driven by increasing awareness of health, and the desire to track fitness goals. This trend was boosted by the pandemic, and has…

Activity bands were popular at the start of the review period but these products have been declining at a double-digit pace in retail volume terms since the start of the pandemic, with this pattern strengthening in 2023. This trend is being driven in…

There has been an increased focus on healthy tech that supports physical and mental health since the pandemic with many consumers keen to keep track of their fitness and health vitals. This continues to support demand for wearable electronics while…

Wearable electronics continued to see a healthy performance in retail volume terms in 2023, supported by increased purchases of activity watches and smart wearables. Prevailing health and wellness trends and the high levels of convenience and…

Wearable electronics continued to see positive growth in volume terms in 2023, albeit at a slower rate than the previous two years. This was driven by a number of factors, not least the health and wellness trend, which was facilitated by COVID-19.…

Difficult macroeconomic conditions and a high level of sales in the previous year mostly resulted in retail volume decline in 2023. Sales of wearable electronics are closely linked to the sale of smartphones, which did not perform well either.…

Wearable electronics is set to record volume growth in 2023 thanks to smart wearables and activity watches (analogue). Smart wearables, such as smartwatches, are driving growth during the year, as the penetration rate is low and new consumers are…

After seeing strong pandemic driven growth in 2021 and 2022, wearable electronics continues to see strong growth momentum in 2023 in retail volume terms. This dynamism stems from growing awareness of the importance of maintaining a healthy and active…

The United Arab Emirates continues to witness the significant surge in demand for wearable electronics in 2023, due to the growing emphasis on health and wellness. As local consumers increasingly prioritise their wellbeing, it particularly boosts…