Studie Consumer Electronics (Unterhaltungselektronik)

Anti-dumping trade policies and non-automatic import licences were heightened in 2011 and 2012 aiming to protect the local digital industry and workforce against the entrance of low-cost products. These policies were reinforced through the expansion of the 'restrained” consumer electronics portfolio. As companies set up local facilities or reach agreements to produce locally under licence, the supply chain is being re-established alth... mehr

Among the main factors for the growth of the channel over the review period were the credit and leasing plans offered by the financial institutions in cooperation with the larger electronics and appliance retailers. Companies like Jet Credit and TBI Credit developed their main businesses by offering micro consumer loans for the purchase of electronics and durable goods. In many cases, these companies had offices within the premises of t... mehr

There were 4,868 outlets of electronics and appliance specialist retailers in 2012. The main drivers of sales were affluent consumers upgrading their computers, television sets, digital cameras, smartphones and tablets. Manufacturers, especially Samsung, also put great emphasis on market education, and the promotion and sale of premium products such as smart TVs.

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The switch from analogue to digital TV took place in August 2011, after which sales of flat screen TVs suffered a sharp decline. According to Euromonitor International’s Consumer Electronics research, sales of digital TVs spiked at ¥2,210 billion in 2010 before the switch and then declined sharply by 39% and 29% in 2011 and 2012, respectively. Additionally, the government-funded scheme Eco-point ended in March 2011 and the industr... mehr

Electronics and appliance specialist retailers continued to experience store closures, fierce competition and price discounting in 2012. Furthermore, consumers continued to be price-conscious, due to sustained discretionary spending pressures.

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The review period saw strong development in Saudi Arabia's telecommunications infrastructure and the roll-out of high-speed networks such as 4G. This encouraged a rush online, with sales of tablets and smartphones in particular soaring. The percentage of the population using the internet increased by almost three percentage points from 2011 and 20 percentage points during the review period to reach 50% in 2012. Tablets only emerged in 2... mehr

Electronics and appliance specialist retailers enjoyed value sales growth in 2012, in spite of the diminishing purchasing power of Slovak consumers. However, the growth was driven by rising prices and not increasing demand. At the same time much of the growth potential is being taken away by the increasingly popular internet retailing channel. Electronics and appliance specialist retailers grew by 2% in 2012 reaching €365 million. Sal... mehr

The growth of electronics and appliance specialist retailers is slowly being restricted by a growing tendency for consumer speculation. There has been a growing trend whereby consumers wait to buy electronic products until after the festive season, when prices go down and retailers carry out clearance sales. This consumer habit continues to discourage possible growth in volume sales of electronic products during the normal course of the... mehr

The 2010 online consumer survey published every two years by the University of St Gallen concluded that 85% of internet users went online to shop which is nearly the same as in 2008. This study also indicated that online shoppers as a percentage of the population rose from 65% to 69%. The average annual spend of internet shoppers reached CHF998 in 2010, up from CHF337 in 2000 and CHF800 in 2009. This development had a clear impact on t... mehr

Towards the end of the review period, as the disposable income of consumers increased, they turned to dishwashing products containing more healthy skin care ingredients such as balsam and natural herbal extracts. The manufacturer aim was to attract female consumers who like products with skin-protective, natural ingredients.

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Local electronics and appliance specialist retailers benefit from the robust demand for smartphones and consumer appliances. During 2012, this channel registers sales growth of 6% capping total revenue at Ps146 billion. The availability of cheap smartphones geared for the young professional demographics buoyed the performance of these retailers. Among consumer appliances, LCD television sets and digital cameras generate the strongest de... mehr

In 2012 electronics and appliance specialists retailers witnessed another difficult year in terms of sales. The economic downturn continued to have an effect on consumer confidence and spending power, causing people to prolong the replacement cycle of their electronics and appliance items.

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Euromonitor International's Industrial reports provide a 360 degree view of an industry. The Industrial market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Television and Radio Receivers, Sound and Video Recording Devices market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategi... mehr

Euromonitor International's Industrial reports provide a 360 degree view of an industry. The Industrial market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Photographic Services market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the ma... mehr

Euromonitor International's Industrial reports provide a 360 degree view of an industry. The Industrial market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Mobile Phones, Radio Transmitters and Television Cameras market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysi... mehr

Euromonitor International's Industrial reports provide a 360 degree view of an industry. The Industrial market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Optical Instruments and Photographic Equipment market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key f... mehr

Health and beauty specialist retailers registered a 1% increase in current value sales in 2012. This growth matched the review period CAGR, but was marginally slower than in 2011. Current value sales registered a partial recovery in 2011, thanks to the improved economic situation in the first half of year. However, there was a slowdown in the second half of 2011 and in 2012 as economy deteriorated. As a result, consumers started to redu... mehr

Government plans such as Vive Digital look to quadruple the number of internet connections by 2014. The increase in connectivity will undoubtedly encourage the purchase of computers, peripherals and mobile phones. This plan focuses on increasing access through fibre-optic networks and has led to an increase in the installation of new cell phone towers, which has led in turn to a noticeable increase in the use and consumption of mobile p... mehr

Despite strong economic revival after the recession in 2008-2009, consumer electronics did not manage to continue the positive growth in 2011. Consumers have relatively high incomes and the prospects for potential sales are high, although the decline was closely related to decreasing consumer demand. Consumers have money to buy, but they want to be convinced. Norwegians appreciate innovative devices. Waiting or seeking for the best some... mehr

Despite higher demand for toys in emerging markets, global toymakers have found difficulties in converting market growth into actual sales. Latin America may be the talking point for Mattel, and LEGO is doing well in Eastern Europe; nevertheless, emerging markets, in particular Asia Pacific, have yet to reveal their true potential for multinational toy manufacturers. This briefing investigates the common strategies of global toymakers i... mehr