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Consumer Electronics in the United Arab Emirates

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  • 79 Pages
  • July 2024
  • Region: United Arab Emirates
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 2508083
Demand for consumer electronics in the United Arab Emirates continues to rise in 2024. Despite a further increase in retail volumes, the significant rise in the average unit price of consumer electronics continues to push up more dynamic value sales growth. This surge in unit price is largely due to inflation, along with an increase in production costs, supply chain issues, and a stronger consumer interest in advanced technology.

The Consumer Electronics in United Arab Emirates 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 THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Consumer spending trends shift in response to high inflation
  • Portable computers remains lucrative space due to high demand
  • Peripherals maintains stability due to home office setups
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Growth of gaming and entertainment devices expected to sustain category’s performance
  • Evolving peripherals as monitors adapt to complement laptops
  • Growing appetite for premium models as major players hold significant share
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 THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Local floods positively impact category’s performance due to damage
  • Rising demand for high-tech connectivity and innovative products among consumers
  • Stiff competition among key players
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Inflation set to further hinder category’s performance
  • Potential remains for upgrades to cars with traditional systems
  • Players to focus on profits over volume share
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 THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Advances in home video continue to place pressure on home audio and cinema
  • Shift towards premium wireless audio solutions
  • Samsung remains a prominent player across home video
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Premium audio systems can provide some stability amid decline
  • Seasonal promotions dominate as consumers postpone purchases
  • Retailers to further embrace omnichannel distribution strategy
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 THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Increasing demand for larger screen sizes of televisions in the United Arab Emirates
  • Competitive pricing strategies within LCD TVs
  • Chinese television manufacturers continue to gain share
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • OLED TVs set to remain most dynamic performer over the forecast period
  • Average unit price is expected to continue rising
  • Online shift will continue to support home video’s growth
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 THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Smartphones a major catalyst for decline in demand for digital cameras
  • Canon Middle East FZ-LLC retains strong lead of imaging devices
  • Adoption of omnichannel retail models
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Rise in smartphone photography set to negatively impact standard digital cameras
  • Generation Z to drive demand for professional-grade digital cameras
  • Balancing price and quality considerations - rise of “value hackers”
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 THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Growing consumer demand for wireless speakers
  • Popularity of smart homes boosts category’s performance
  • Continual declines for portable media players due to shift towards smartphone usage
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Streaming services set to drive demand for wireless speakers
  • Players prioritise product innovation in response to consumer demand
  • “Value hackers” seek affordable portable players
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 THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Demand for smartphones remains high despite rise in unit prices
  • Price plays a crucial role in driving demand amid inflationary pressures
  • Samsung retains lead of consolidated competitive landscape
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Premiumisation set to drive up average unit price
  • E-commerce to support continuous volume growth of mobile phones
  • Budget-friendly brands expected to remain lucrative as competition stiffens
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 THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Consumers gravitate towards more affordable options of wearable electronics
  • Post-pandemic wellness trend and payment convenience
  • Chinese brands gain share, while Samsung maintains its overall lead
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Rise of “value hackers” who prioritise functionality
  • Downward trajectory for activity wearables as smart models continue to drive sales
  • Evolving retail landscape and the further rise of e-commerce
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 THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Demand for headphones continues to grow across the category
  • Category now dominated by TWS earbuds
  • Competition and innovation support demand for headphones in local market
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Innovation set to remain a key differentiator among brands
  • Increasing demand for wireless and smart technology Integration
  • E-commerce set to gain further penetration as distribution channel
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