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Consumer Electronics in Canada

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  • 79 Pages
  • July 2024
  • Region: Canada
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 221706
Overall, consumer electronics in Canada is set to see a rebound in retail volume sales, with a moderate increase projected for 2024. The decline in retail volume sales in 2023 was primarily due to more careful and targeted spending by consumers, who were hit by cost-of-living increases and still relatively high inflation. In 2024, discretionary spending power is benefiting from improved macroeconomic conditions and lower inflation. Consumers remain careful with their spending, but have greater c

The Consumer Electronics in Canada report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the in-home, portable and in-car consumer electronics products markets 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 market- be they new product developments, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Computers and Peripherals, In-Car Entertainment, In-Home Consumer Electronics, Portable Consumer Electronics.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Consumer Electronics market
  • Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change
  • Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands
  • Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Consumer electronics in 2024: The big picture
  • 2024 key trends
  • Competitive landscape
  • Retailing developments
  • What next for consumer electronics?
MARKET DATA
  • Table 1 Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 2 Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 3 Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 4 Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Consumer Electronics: % Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Consumer Electronics: % Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 7 Distribution of Consumer Electronics by Channel: % Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 8 Forecast Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 9 Forecast Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 10 Forecast Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 11 Forecast Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
  • Summary 1 Research Sources
COMPUTERS AND PERIPHERALS IN CANADAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Upgrades and economic improvements boost the demand for computers and peripherals
  • New product launches and innovation drive upgrades and elevate laptops sales
  • Tablets rebound as players launch innovations and new products
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Early forecast period growth through upgrades/replacements, transition to Windows 11 and AI trend
  • Focus on sustainability amid a greater consumer demand for eco-friendly products
  • AI trend emerges as a new product development and growth driver
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 12 Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 13 Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 14 Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 15 Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 16 Sales of Computers by Category: Business Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 17 Sales of Computers by Category: Business Value MSP 2019-2024
  • Table 18 Sales of Computers by Category: Business Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 19 Sales of Computers by Category: Business Value MSP Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 20 NBO Company Shares of Computers and Peripherals: % Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 21 LBN Brand Shares of Computers and Peripherals: % Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 22 Distribution of Computers and Peripherals by Channel: % Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 23 Forecast Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 24 Forecast Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 25 Forecast Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 26 Forecast Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 27 Forecast Sales of Computers by Category: Business Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 28 Forecast Sales of Computers by Category: Business Value MSP 2024-2029
  • Table 29 Forecast Sales of Computers by Category: Business Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 30 Forecast Sales of Computers by Category: Business Value MSP Growth 2024-2029
IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT IN CANADAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Demand is muted by a decline in car usage and high car prices
  • Built-in infotainment systems in electric vehicles (EVs) reduces the need for aftermarket sales
  • Smartphone replacement of in-car navigation lowers the demand for legacy products
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Further decline in retail volume sales as in-car entertainment evolves into a niche supported by car enthusiasts and audiophiles
  • Retail e-commerce to remain the key distribution channel due to convenience and broad assortments
  • Federal government zero-emissions vehicle mandate to exert pressure on sales
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 31 Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 32 Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 33 Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 34 Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 35 NBO Company Shares of In-Car Entertainment: % Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 36 LBN Brand Shares of In-Car Entertainment: % Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 37 Distribution of In-Car Entertainment by Channel: % Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 38 Forecast Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 39 Forecast Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 40 Forecast Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 41 Forecast Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
HOME AUDIO AND CINEMA IN CANADAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Thriving second-hand market for audio components cuts into demand
  • Retail volume sales continue to fall as consumers gravitate to wireless technology
  • Consumers adopt soundbar technology to enhance TV audio
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Outlook remains gloomy as modern technology upends the demand for legacy products
  • Retail e-commerce to leverage convenience and innovation to continue to dominate distribution
  • Audiophiles and vinyl enthusiasts lend support as mainstream consumers opt for wireless products
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 42 Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 43 Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 44 Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 45 Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 46 NBO Company Shares of Home Audio and Cinema: % Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Home Audio and Cinema: % Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 48 Distribution of Home Audio and Cinema by Channel: % Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 49 Forecast Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 50 Forecast Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 51 Forecast Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 52 Forecast Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
HOME VIDEO IN CANADAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Upgrades, economic recovery and immigration support the growth in the demand for televisions
  • OLED TVs leads innovation to cater to the consumer interest in a high-quality viewing experience
  • Gaming features provide a competitive edge as gamers are willing to spend on performance
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Long replacement cycles and high penetration of LED TVs dampen positive energy of higher discretionary spending and new consumers
  • Innovation and new product launches push the consumer transition to OLED TVs
  • Growing smart home trend to help shape offer and demand
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 53 Sales of Home Video by Category: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 54 Sales of Home Video by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 55 Sales of Home Video by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 56 Sales of Home Video by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 57 Sales of LCD TVs by Network Connectivity: % Retail Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 58 NBO Company Shares of Home Video: % Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of Home Video: % Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 60 Distribution of Home Video by Channel: % Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 61 Forecast Sales of Home Video by Category: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 62 Forecast Sales of Home Video by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 63 Forecast Sales of Home Video by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 64 Forecast Sales of Home Video by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 65 Forecast Sales of LCD TVs by Network Connectivity: % Retail Volume 2024-2029
IMAGING DEVICES IN CANADAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Digital cameras continue to struggle against smartphones
  • GoPro a bright spot amid the fast decline of digital camcorders
  • Mirrorless cameras trend as consumers increasingly seek lightweight and easy-use products
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Niche demand is unlikely to offset the general slump in imaging devices
  • Second-hand devices attract enthusiasts and sustainability-minded and budget-conscious consumers
  • Video emerges as a key product feature in the social media era
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 66 Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 67 Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 68 Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 69 Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 70 NBO Company Shares of Imaging Devices: % Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 71 LBN Brand Shares of Imaging Devices: % Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 72 Distribution of Imaging Devices by Channel: % Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 73 Forecast Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 74 Forecast Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 75 Forecast Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 76 Forecast Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
PORTABLE PLAYERS IN CANADAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Consumers gravitate to wireless speakers at the expense of legacy products
  • Consumers embrace Bluetooth speakers as smart speakers lose favour
  • E-readers remains on a downward trajectory despite innovation and new launches
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Bluetooth wireless speakers to shape the category
  • Retail e-commerce thrives by offering convenience and wide product selections
  • Sustainability trending in wireless speakers as more consumers seek eco-friendly products
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 77 Sales of Portable Players by Category: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 78 Sales of Portable Players by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 79 Sales of Portable Players by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 80 Sales of Portable Players by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 81 NBO Company Shares of Portable Players: % Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 82 LBN Brand Shares of Portable Players: % Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 83 Distribution of Portable Players by Channel: % Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 84 Forecast Sales of Portable Players by Category: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 85 Forecast Sales of Portable Players by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 86 Forecast Sales of Portable Players by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 87 Forecast Sales of Portable Players by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
MOBILE PHONES IN CANADAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Pre-owned smartphones slow the demand for new products
  • Smartphone innovation continues but fails to drive strong retail volume growth in a saturated space
  • Consumers favour high-end devices as replacement cycles lengthen and usage is central to modern digital lifestyles
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Upgrades, immigration and AI trend to boost the performance of smartphones
  • Foldable smartphones provide differentiation to attract consumers
  • AI is expected to lure consumers but fall short of being a game changer
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 88 Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 89 Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 90 Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 91 Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 92 Sales of Smartphones by Screen Size: % Retail Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 93 NBO Company Shares of Mobile Phones: % Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 94 LBN Brand Shares of Mobile Phones: % Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 95 Distribution of Mobile Phones by Channel: % Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 96 Forecast Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 97 Forecast Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 98 Forecast Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 99 Forecast Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 100 Forecast Sales of Smartphones by Screen Size: % Retail Volume 2024-2029
WEARABLE ELECTRONICS IN CANADAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Return to retail volume growth as consumers see value in smart wearables and activity watches
  • Fossil Group exits competitive smart wearables landscape
  • Smart wearables gain momentum as leading brands see new launches
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Smart rings emerge as consumers appreciate their portable, lightweight attributes
  • Smart wearables to continue to drive retail volume growth
  • Health and fitness a key driver of demand
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 101 Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 102 Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 103 Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 104 Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 105 NBO Company Shares of Wearable Electronics: % Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 106 LBN Brand Shares of Wearable Electronics: % Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 107 Distribution of Wearable Electronics by Channel: % Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 108 Forecast Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 109 Forecast Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 110 Forecast Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 111 Forecast Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
HEADPHONES IN CANADAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Innovation and new launches add dynamism to TWS earbuds
  • Consumer transition to TWS earbuds hurts wireless earphones
  • Players segment headphones through targeted features
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Multiple use cases offer strong growth opportunities for TWS earbuds
  • Consumers see wireless headbands as a seamless fit with modern, digital lifestyles
  • E-commerce continues to develop as a channel for headphones
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 112 Sales of Headphones by Category: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 113 Sales of Headphones by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 114 Sales of Headphones by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 115 Sales of Headphones by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 116 NBO Company Shares of Headphones: % Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 117 LBN Brand Shares of Headphones: % Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 118 Distribution of Headphones by Channel: % Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 119 Forecast Sales of Headphones by Category: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 120 Forecast Sales of Headphones by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 121 Forecast Sales of Headphones by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 122 Forecast Sales of Headphones by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029