Read the latest reports on Western Europe, with local insight, sp...
Read the latest reports on Western Europe, with local insight, specialist knowledge and a comprehensive breakdown of key market data. Our research identifies key strategic themes relevant across the region, while also providing a more granular unders...
Sales of smartphones continue to decline in retail volume terms in 2023 with several factors weighing on demand. Firstly, this stagnation reflects the increasing maturity of the category with very few consumers still without a mobile phone, unless by…
Mobile phones to see decline in volume sales again in 2023
Retail volume sales of mobile phones continue to decline in 2023, although the fall in demand for smartphones is much lower in the first half of the year compared to 2022’s double-digit drop. The main factors behind the decline are ongoing…
In 2023, mobile phone volume sales saw a small volume decline, though current value sales are rising. Adverse economic conditions in the country translated into lower disposable incomes, and this has reduced mobile phone renewals. The rising price of…
Insights and data on the traditional automotive sector and the mobility industry can help businesses examine how changing travel patterns will impact future consumer behaviour. Growing climate pressures and rising urbanisation rates are pushing…
In 2022, Belgium faced high inflation and fluctuating energy prices, slowing GDP growth. Even though private automobiles are the preferred means of transportation, rising car prices and semiconductor shortages led to a fall in sales. Electric vehicle…
Light vehicles are forecast to see slower growth over the forecast period, with SUVs and crossovers representing 61% of total sales by 2027. The government’s financial incentives, such as lower registration taxes favouring electric and zero-emission…
Insights and data on the traditional automotive sector and the mobility industry can help businesses examine how changing travel patterns will impact future consumer behaviour. Growing climate pressures and rising urbanisation rates are pushing…
France's mobility industry was deeply affected in 2022 by supply shortages, high inflation and rising costs of living. This also impacted unitary prices and boosted the value growth of segments such as car rental. Electric vehicles continue to gain…
Light vehicle sales in Germany are slightly recovering in 2022. The government's goal to lower CO2 emissions and Germans' search for more sustainable lifestyles are helping the rise of battery electric vehicle registrations. Additionally, due to the…