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Consumer Electronics in France

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  • 87 Pages
  • October 2022
  • Region: France
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 221709
Consumer electronics in France is facing some challenges in 2022. This is partly due to the organic process of a lull following the sales spikes seen during the time of the pandemic lockdowns, when consumers were investing in their in-home entertainment, and partly due to other compounded factors, from global inflation and ongoing economic uncertainty to disruptions regarding delivery of certain components.

The Consumer Electronics in France report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the in-home, portable and in-car consumer electronics 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 FRANCE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Consumer electronics in 2022: The big picture
  • 2022 key trends
  • Competitive landscape
  • Retailing developments
  • What next for consumer electronics?
MARKET DATA
  • Table 1 Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: Volume 2017-2022
  • Table 2 Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: Value 2017-2022
  • Table 3 Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 4 Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Consumer Electronics: % Volume 2018-2022
  • Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Consumer Electronics: % Volume 2019-2022
  • Table 7 Distribution of Consumer Electronics by Channel: % Volume 2017-2022
  • Table 8 Forecast Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: Volume 2022-2027
  • Table 9 Forecast Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: Value 2022-2027
  • Table 10 Forecast Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
  • Table 11 Forecast Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
  • Summary 1 Research Sources
COMPUTERS AND PERIPHERALS IN FRANCEKEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Declining trends continue due to previous sales boost, as online refurbished devices specialists attract attention
  • Peripherals starts to normalise and laptops sees new launch activities
  • Hewlett-Packard maintains its lead, while Apple loses shares due to competition in tablets
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Further declines expected, variable based on trending demands
  • Innovation in laptops and competitive pricing will drive trends
  • E-commerce set to remain notable, as brick-and-mortar stores try to tempt customers back
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 12 Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: Volume 2017-2022
  • Table 13 Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: Value 2017-2022
  • Table 14 Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 15 Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 16 Sales of Computers by Category: Business Volume 2017-2022
  • Table 17 Sales of Computers by Category: Business Value MSP 2017-2022
  • Table 18 Sales of Computers by Category: Business Volume Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 19 Sales of Computers by Category: Business Value MSP Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 20 NBO Company Shares of Computers and Peripherals: % Volume 2018-2022
  • Table 21 LBN Brand Shares of Computers and Peripherals: % Volume 2019-2022
  • Table 22 Distribution of Computers and Peripherals by Channel: % Volume 2017-2022
  • Table 23 Forecast Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: Volume 2022-2027
  • Table 24 Forecast Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: Value 2022-2027
  • Table 25 Forecast Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
  • Table 26 Forecast Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
  • Table 27 Forecast Sales of Computers by Category: Business Volume 2022-2027
  • Table 28 Forecast Sales of Computers by Category: Business Value MSP 2022-2027
  • Table 29 Forecast Sales of Computers by Category: Business Volume Growth 2022-2027
  • Table 30 Forecast Sales of Computers by Category: Business Value MSP Growth 2022-2027
IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT IN FRANCEKEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Downwards trend continues, in line with rising ubiquity of smartphones
  • TomTom and Pioneer remain the most notable brands, thanks to their subcategory specialities
  • Specialist auto and audio specialists remain the main retailers
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Further declines expected, due to cannibalisation from smartphones and higher-quality in-car entertainment in new cars
  • Declining investment, electric cars, and sustainability concerns add further compounded challenges
  • Category set to consolidate among the biggest names due to other players ceasing to invest
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 31 Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: Volume 2017-2022
  • Table 32 Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: Value 2017-2022
  • Table 33 Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 34 Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 35 NBO Company Shares of In-Car Entertainment: % Volume 2018-2022
  • Table 36 LBN Brand Shares of In-Car Entertainment: % Volume 2019-2022
  • Table 37 Distribution of In-Car Entertainment by Channel: % Volume 2017-2022
  • Table 38 Forecast Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: Volume 2022-2027
  • Table 39 Forecast Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: Value 2022-2027
  • Table 40 Forecast Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
  • Table 41 Forecast Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
HOME AUDIO AND CINEMA IN FRANCEKEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Return to a declining trend, as home audio and cinema is cannibalised by modern devices and streaming services
  • Leading players maintain their top places thanks to launches in trending categories, such as soundbars
  • Degree of premiumisation expected, while trend for “reliable and reparable” products is also seen
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Normalisation expected, with an ongoing decline in line with improvements in the quality of built-in television speakers
  • Connected soundbars hold potential due to growing trend for connected homes
  • Growing use of alternative devices, such as smartphones and wireless speakers, will continue to cannibalise audio
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 42 Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: Volume 2017-2022
  • Table 43 Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: Value 2017-2022
  • Table 44 Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 45 Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 46 NBO Company Shares of Home Audio and Cinema: % Volume 2018-2022
  • Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Home Audio and Cinema: % Volume 2019-2022
  • Table 48 Distribution of Home Audio and Cinema by Channel: % Volume 2018-2022
  • Table 49 Forecast Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: Volume 2022-2027
  • Table 50 Forecast Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: Value 2022-2027
  • Table 51 Forecast Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
  • Table 52 Forecast Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
HOME VIDEO IN FRANCEKEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Organic slowdown in sales as expected, following boosts seen during the time of the pandemic lockdowns
  • Further premiumisation expected, with a focus on OLED TVs
  • Longer replacement cycles and trend for refurbished goods pose challenges for volume sales
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • No further notable developments in televisions expected at this time, with sales dependent of replacement cycles
  • E-commerce and omnichannel offerings set to remain popular
  • Video players will continue to decline, as streaming continues to rise in popularity
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 53 Sales of Home Video by Category: Volume 2017-2022
  • Table 54 Sales of Home Video by Category: Value 2017-2022
  • Table 55 Sales of Home Video by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 56 Sales of Home Video by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 57 Sales of LCD TVs by Network Connectivity: % Retail Volume 2017-2022
  • Table 58 NBO Company Shares of Home Video: % Volume 2018-2022
  • Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of Home Video: % Volume 2019-2022
  • Table 60 Distribution of Home Video by Channel: % Volume 2017-2022
  • Table 61 Forecast Sales of Home Video by Category: Volume 2022-2027
  • Table 62 Forecast Sales of Home Video by Category: Value 2022-2027
  • Table 63 Forecast Sales of Home Video by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
  • Table 64 Forecast Sales of Home Video by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
  • Table 65 Forecast Sales of LCD TVs by Network Connectivity: % Retail Volume 2022-2027
IMAGING DEVICES IN FRANCEKEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Declining sales trends in imaging devices continue, due to ongoing cannibalisation from smartphones
  • As some players leave the category, others invest in specialised models to stand out as “professional”
  • GoPro maintains its unchallenged lead in digital camcorders
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Overall declines expected, in line with improvements in smartphone cameras
  • “Mirrorless” cameras continue to see some opportunities with new launches expected
  • E-commerce and omnichannel models will continue to grow, with “showrooming” an ongoing trend
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 66 Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: Volume 2017-2022
  • Table 67 Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: Value 2017-2022
  • Table 68 Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 69 Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 70 NBO Company Shares of Imaging Devices: % Volume 2018-2022
  • Table 71 LBN Brand Shares of Imaging Devices: % Volume 2019-2022
  • Table 72 Distribution of Imaging Devices by Channel: % Volume 2017-2022
  • Table 73 Forecast Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: Volume 2022-2027
  • Table 74 Forecast Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: Value 2022-2027
  • Table 75 Forecast Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
  • Table 76 Forecast Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
PORTABLE PLAYERS IN FRANCEKEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Wireless speakers support positive growth in generally declining category
  • Amazon and Google take over top places from Bose in wireless speakers
  • E-commerce is well suited to see growth in portable players, due to associations and logistical benefits
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Smart speakers will continue to support growth in generally declining category
  • Multifunctional devices, such as smartphones, will continue to pose a notable threat
  • E-commerce set to become a leading retail channel due to myriad benefits for portable players
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 77 Sales of Portable Players by Category: Volume 2017-2022
  • Table 78 Sales of Portable Players by Category: Value 2017-2022
  • Table 79 Sales of Portable Players by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 80 Sales of Portable Players by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 81 NBO Company Shares of Portable Players: % Volume 2018-2022
  • Table 82 LBN Brand Shares of Portable Players: % Volume 2019-2022
  • Table 83 Distribution of Portable Players by Channel: % Volume 2017-2022
  • Table 84 Forecast Sales of Portable Players by Category: Volume 2022-2027
  • Table 85 Forecast Sales of Portable Players by Category: Value 2022-2027
  • Table 86 Forecast Sales of Portable Players by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
  • Table 87 Forecast Sales of Portable Players by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
MOBILE PHONES IN FRANCEKEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Mobile phones continue their declining trend, due to overall saturation and ongoing disruptions in global supply chains
  • Samsung maintains lead and iPhone maintains brand loyalty, while cheaper android models pose competition in uncertain economic climate
  • E-commerce remains a strong channel due to convenience
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Small positive growth expected, although trend for refurbished models may slow down replacement sales
  • Fierce competition expected, with an anticipated rise of cheaper Chinese brands
  • E-commerce set to remain strong, while many players embrace omnichannel strategies
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 88 Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: Volume 2017-2022
  • Table 89 Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: Value 2017-2022
  • Table 90 Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 91 Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 92 Sales of Smartphones by Screen Size: % Retail Volume 2019-2022
  • Table 93 NBO Company Shares of Mobile Phones: % Volume 2018-2022
  • Table 94 LBN Brand Shares of Mobile Phones: % Volume 2019-2022
  • Table 95 Distribution of Mobile Phones by Channel: % Volume 2017-2022
  • Table 96 Forecast Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: Volume 2022-2027
  • Table 97 Forecast Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: Value 2022-2027
  • Table 98 Forecast Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
  • Table 99 Forecast Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
  • Table 100 Forecast Sales of Smartphones by Screen Size: % Retail Volume 2022-2027
WEARABLE ELECTRONICS IN FRANCEKEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Positive sales continue, supported by rising popularity of smart wearable for both health and entertainment purposes
  • Xiaomi goes from strength to strength to steal top overall place
  • E-commerce remains an important channel for wearable electronics
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Ongoing positive growth expected, driven by smart wearable trends
  • Competitive polarisation expected between premium and lower-priced devices
  • E-commerce will prevail, as players embrace omnichannel models to meet all demands
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 101 Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: Volume 2017-2022
  • Table 102 Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: Value 2017-2022
  • Table 103 Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 104 Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 105 NBO Company Shares of Wearable Electronics: % Volume 2018-2022
  • Table 106 LBN Brand Shares of Wearable Electronics: % Volume 2019-2022
  • Table 107 Distribution of Wearable Electronics by Channel: % Volume 2017-2022
  • Table 108 Forecast Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: Volume 2022-2027
  • Table 109 Forecast Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: Value 2022-2027
  • Table 110 Forecast Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
  • Table 111 Forecast Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
HEADPHONES IN FRANCEKEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
  • TWS earbuds continue to cannibalise other subcategories
  • AirPods maintains its lead, thanks to strong brand loyalty for Apple products
  • E-commerce maintains popularity as players offer omnichannel strategies
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • TWS earbuds set to maintain its popularity, with competition in lower-end headphones also expected
  • Wireless headbands will continue to lose popularity to TWS earbuds
  • More mass entries in TWS earbuds expected over the forecast period
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 112 Sales of Headphones by Category: Volume 2017-2022
  • Table 113 Sales of Headphones by Category: Value 2017-2022
  • Table 114 Sales of Headphones by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 115 Sales of Headphones by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 116 NBO Company Shares of Headphones: % Volume 2018-2022
  • Table 117 LBN Brand Shares of Headphones: % Volume 2019-2022
  • Table 118 Distribution of Headphones by Channel: % Volume 2017-2022
  • Table 119 Forecast Sales of Headphones by Category: Volume 2022-2027
  • Table 120 Forecast Sales of Headphones by Category: Value 2022-2027
  • Table 121 Forecast Sales of Headphones by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
  • Table 122 Forecast Sales of Headphones by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027