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Consumer Electronics in the United Arab Emirates

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  • 80 Pages
  • July 2023
  • Region: United Arab Emirates
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 2508083
Demand for consumer electronics in the United Arab Emirates continues to grow, albeit at a marginally slower pace compared to the previous year. On the other hand, current value sales continue to record more dynamic growth in 2023, primarily due to price hikes resulting from high inflation rates that are further driving up costs.

The analyst's 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

CONSUMER ELECTRONICS IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Consumer electronics in 2023: The big picture
  • 2023 key trends
  • Competitive landscape
  • Retailing developments
  • What next for consumer electronics?
MARKET DATA
  • Table 1 Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: Volume 2018-2023
  • Table 2 Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 3 Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 4 Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Consumer Electronics: % Volume 2019-2023
  • Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Consumer Electronics: % Volume 2020-2023
  • Table 7 Distribution of Consumer Electronics by Channel: % Volume 2018-2023
  • Table 8 Forecast Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: Volume 2023-2028
  • Table 9 Forecast Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 10 Forecast Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 11 Forecast Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
  • Summary 1 Research
COMPUTERS AND PERIPHERALS IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Changing consumer preferences as demand for desktops further declines
  • Shift in consumer spending patterns amid high inflation
  • Samsung leads consolidated landscape, while Apple appeals to premium consumer segment
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Further positive demand for laptops
  • Monitors still offers some potential over the forecast period
  • Evolving peripherals as monitors adapt to complement laptops
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 12 Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: Volume 2018-2023
  • Table 13 Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 14 Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 15 Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 16 Sales of Computers by Category: Business Volume 2018-2023
  • Table 17 Sales of Computers by Category: Business Value MSP 2018-2023
  • Table 18 Sales of Computers by Category: Business Volume Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 19 Sales of Computers by Category: Business Value MSP Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 20 NBO Company Shares of Computers and Peripherals: % Volume 2019-2023
  • Table 21 LBN Brand Shares of Computers and Peripherals: % Volume 2020-2023
  • Table 22 Distribution of Computers and Peripherals by Channel: % Volume 2018-2023
  • Table 23 Forecast Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: Volume 2023-2028
  • Table 24 Forecast Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 25 Forecast Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 26 Forecast Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 27 Forecast Sales of Computers by Category: Business Volume 2023-2028
  • Table 28 Forecast Sales of Computers by Category: Business Value MSP 2023-2028
  • Table 29 Forecast Sales of Computers by Category: Business Volume Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 30 Forecast Sales of Computers by Category: Business Value MSP Growth 2023-2028
IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Overall declines for in-car entertainment due to changing consumer preferences
  • Rise of smartphone GPS negatively impacts demand for in-car navigation
  • In car speakers records positive growth amid decline in overall category
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Mainstream products expected to record further declines as consumers favour innovation
  • Advanced connectivity and innovative products expected to appeal to consumers
  • Active noise cancellation set to take centre stage
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 31 Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: Volume 2018-2023
  • Table 32 Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 33 Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 34 Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 35 NBO Company Shares of In-Car Entertainment: % Volume 2019-2023
  • Table 36 LBN Brand Shares of In-Car Entertainment: % Volume 2020-2023
  • Table 37 Distribution of In-Car Entertainment by Channel: % Volume 2018-2023
  • Table 38 Forecast Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: Volume 2023-2028
  • Table 39 Forecast Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 40 Forecast Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 41 Forecast Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
HOME AUDIO AND CINEMA IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Rising demand for smart and connected solutions, and premium audio products
  • Competition intensifies as leading players focus on innovation
  • Seasonal promotions remain prominent
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Growing preference for wireless and multi-room audio solutions
  • Shift towards premium wireless audio solutions
  • Retailers to continue embracing omnichannel distribution strategy
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 42 Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: Volume 2018-2023
  • Table 43 Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 44 Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 45 Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 46 NBO Company Shares of Home Audio and Cinema: % Volume 2019-2023
  • Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Home Audio and Cinema: % Volume 2020-2023
  • Table 48 Distribution of Home Audio and Cinema by Channel: % Volume 2019-2023
  • Table 49 Forecast Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: Volume 2023-2028
  • Table 50 Forecast Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 51 Forecast Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 52 Forecast Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
HOME VIDEO IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Solid demand despite further increase in average unit price
  • Chinese television players remain strong competitors
  • E-commerce sales continue to help drive growth of home video
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Home video set to shift towards immersive viewing experiences and smart connectivity
  • OLED technology set to take centre stage as consumers demand superior visual experience
  • Global brands and emerging Chinese players likely to dominate home video
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 53 Sales of Home Video by Category: Volume 2018-2023
  • Table 54 Sales of Home Video by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 55 Sales of Home Video by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 56 Sales of Home Video by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 57 Sales of LCD TVs by Network Connectivity: % Retail Volume 2018-2023
  • Table 58 NBO Company Shares of Home Video: % Volume 2019-2023
  • Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of Home Video: % Volume 2020-2023
  • Table 60 Distribution of Home Video by Channel: % Volume 2018-2023
  • Table 61 Forecast Sales of Home Video by Category: Volume 2023-2028
  • Table 62 Forecast Sales of Home Video by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 63 Forecast Sales of Home Video by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 64 Forecast Sales of Home Video by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 65 Forecast Sales of LCD TVs by Network Connectivity: % Retail Volume 2023-2028
IMAGING DEVICES IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Specialist digital camcorders drive demand among local content creators
  • Growing demand for professional-grade cameras
  • Canon, Nikon, and Sony continue to dominate imaging devices in local market
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Rise in smartphone photography set to further impact demand for standard imaging devices
  • Growing demand for action cameras among local consumers
  • Focus on travel and adventure photography as consumers seek to document leisure experiences
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 66 Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: Volume 2018-2023
  • Table 67 Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 68 Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 69 Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 70 NBO Company Shares of Imaging Devices: % Volume 2019-2023
  • Table 71 LBN Brand Shares of Imaging Devices: % Volume 2020-2023
  • Table 72 Distribution of Imaging Devices by Channel: % Volume 2018-2023
  • Table 73 Forecast Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: Volume 2023-2028
  • Table 74 Forecast Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 75 Forecast Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 76 Forecast Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
PORTABLE PLAYERS IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Connected devices and wireless technology boost demand for wireless speakers
  • Demand for premium and feature-rich portable players remains resilient amid high inflation
  • Players prioritise product innovation in response to consumer demand
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Increasing demand for wireless connectivity and smart features
  • Rise of wireless and compact designs for on-the-go lifestyles
  • Growing demand for portable players among outdoor enthusiasts
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 77 Sales of Portable Players by Category: Volume 2018-2023
  • Table 78 Sales of Portable Players by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 79 Sales of Portable Players by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 80 Sales of Portable Players by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 81 NBO Company Shares of Portable Players: % Volume 2019-2023
  • Table 82 LBN Brand Shares of Portable Players: % Volume 2020-2023
  • Table 83 Distribution of Portable Players by Channel: % Volume 2018-2023
  • Table 84 Forecast Sales of Portable Players by Category: Volume 2023-2028
  • Table 85 Forecast Sales of Portable Players by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 86 Forecast Sales of Portable Players by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 87 Forecast Sales of Portable Players by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
MOBILE PHONES IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Premiumisation trend drives up average unit price
  • Apple and Samsung compete for top premium positioning, while Oppo and Xiaomi appeal to budget consumers
  • E-commerce continues to penetrate mobile phones in 2023
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Shift in consumer spending patterns expected to favour premium brands
  • Players set to compete by focusing on innovation
  • Local market set to witness growing popularity of refurbished smartphones
  • Price set to play a crucial role in driving consumer demand
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 88 Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: Volume 2018-2023
  • Table 89 Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 90 Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 91 Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 92 Sales of Smartphones by Screen Size: % Retail Volume 2020-2023
  • Table 93 NBO Company Shares of Mobile Phones: % Volume 2019-2023
  • Table 94 LBN Brand Shares of Mobile Phones: % Volume 2020-2023
  • Table 95 Distribution of Mobile Phones by Channel: % Volume 2018-2023
  • Table 96 Forecast Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: Volume 2023-2028
  • Table 97 Forecast Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 98 Forecast Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 99 Forecast Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 100 Forecast Sales of Smartphones by Screen Size: % Retail Volume 2023-2028
WEARABLE ELECTRONICS IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Focus on health and wellness drives sales of wearable electronics
  • Consumers increasingly demand more sophisticated fitness trackers
  • Rise of smart wearables and innovation drive value sales growth
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Further innovation to fuel demand and shape the future of wearable technology
  • Soaring demand for smart wearables to drive category’s trajectory
  • Growing demand for premium analogue activity watches
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 101 Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: Volume 2018-2023
  • Table 102 Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 103 Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 104 Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 105 NBO Company Shares of Wearable Electronics: % Volume 2019-2023
  • Table 106 LBN Brand Shares of Wearable Electronics: % Volume 2020-2023
  • Table 107 Distribution of Wearable Electronics by Channel: % Volume 2018-2023
  • Table 108 Forecast Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: Volume 2023-2028
  • Table 109 Forecast Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 110 Forecast Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 111 Forecast Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
HEADPHONES IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Wireless headbands gains popularity as premium audio accessories, led by Sony and Bose
  • Competition and innovation drive growth of headphones in local market
  • Retailers embrace e-commerce and omnichannel strategies
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Rapid adoption of TWS earbuds reshapes wireless audio space
  • Further growth of TWS earbuds to be driven by emergence of more competitive brands
  • Scope for Sony and JBL to expand within headphones over forecast period
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 112 Sales of Headphones by Category: Volume 2018-2023
  • Table 113 Sales of Headphones by Category: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 114 Sales of Headphones by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 115 Sales of Headphones by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 116 NBO Company Shares of Headphones: % Volume 2019-2023
  • Table 117 LBN Brand Shares of Headphones: % Volume 2020-2023
  • Table 118 Distribution of Headphones by Channel: % Volume 2018-2023
  • Table 119 Forecast Sales of Headphones by Category: Volume 2023-2028
  • Table 120 Forecast Sales of Headphones by Category: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 121 Forecast Sales of Headphones by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 122 Forecast Sales of Headphones by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028