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PUBLISHER: Euromonitor International | PRODUCT CODE: 1815994
PUBLISHER: Euromonitor International | PRODUCT CODE: 1815994
Consumer Electronics in the United Kingdom
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Volume sales of consumer electronics in the UK rose steadily in 2025, although growth slowed relative to 2024 as consumer demand subsided amid wider global economic uncertainty. Consequently, many UK consumers chose to delay or postpone buying consumers electronics. Growth was stronger in value terms due to the uptick in demand combined with rising unit prices. Portable consumer electronics was the standout category in 2025 in volume terms, recording the strongest growth. Wireless headphones and...
Euromonitor International's Consumer Electronics in United Kingdom 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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
List Of Contents And Tables
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Consumer electronics in 2025: The big picture
- 2025 key trends
- Competitive landscape
- Channel developments
- What next for consumer electronics?
MARKET DATA
- Table 1 Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: Volume 2020-2025
- Table 2 Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: Value 2020-2025
- Table 3 Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
- Table 4 Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
- Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Consumer Electronics: % Volume 2021-2025
- Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Consumer Electronics: % Volume 2022-2025
- Table 7 Distribution of Consumer Electronics by Channel: % Volume 2020-2025
- Table 8 Forecast Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: Volume 2025-2030
- Table 9 Forecast Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: Value 2025-2030
- Table 10 Forecast Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
- Table 11 Forecast Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
- Summary 1 Research Sources
COMPUTERS AND PERIPHERALS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
- Volume decline across computers and peripherals
- Apple takes the lead in computers and peripherals
- Retail e-commerce is the largest distribution channel
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Unit price growth to support value sales of computers and peripherals
- Product development focuses on model upgrades and enhancements
- Innovation will centre on improving the user experience
CATEGORY DATA
- Table 12 Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: Volume 2020-2025
- Table 13 Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: Value 2020-2025
- Table 14 Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
- Table 15 Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
- Table 16 Sales of Computers by Category: Business Volume 2020-2025
- Table 17 Sales of Computers by Category: Business Value MSP 2020-2025
- Table 18 Sales of Computers by Category: Business Volume Growth 2020-2025
- Table 19 Sales of Computers by Category: Business Value MSP Growth 2020-2025
- Table 20 NBO Company Shares of Computers and Peripherals: % Volume 2021-2025
- Table 21 LBN Brand Shares of Computers and Peripherals: % Volume 2022-2025
- Table 22 Distribution of Computers and Peripherals by Channel: % Volume 2020-2025
- Table 23 Forecast Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: Volume 2025-2030
- Table 24 Forecast Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: Value 2025-2030
- Table 25 Forecast Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
- Table 26 Forecast Sales of Computers and Peripherals by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
- Table 27 Forecast Sales of Computers by Category: Business Volume 2025-2030
- Table 28 Forecast Sales of Computers by Category: Business Value MSP 2025-2030
- Table 29 Forecast Sales of Computers by Category: Business Volume Growth 2025-2030
- Table 30 Forecast Sales of Computers by Category: Business Value MSP Growth 2025-2030
IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
- Steep decline across multiple categories continues
- Shrinking market dominated by leaders of in-car navigation
- Retail e-commerce leads the market as there is limited shelf presence
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Leaders pivot amid declining demand for in-car navigation
- Shift from hardware to software continues
- Niche navigation segments could yield innovation
CATEGORY DATA
- Table 31 Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: Volume 2020-2025
- Table 32 Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: Value 2020-2025
- Table 33 Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
- Table 34 Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
- Table 35 NBO Company Shares of In-Car Entertainment: % Volume 2021-2025
- Table 36 LBN Brand Shares of In-Car Entertainment: % Volume 2022-2025
- Table 37 Distribution of In-Car Entertainment by Channel: % Volume 2020-2025
- Table 38 Forecast Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: Volume 2025-2030
- Table 39 Forecast Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: Value 2025-2030
- Table 40 Forecast Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
- Table 41 Forecast Sales of In-Car Entertainment by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
HOME AUDIO AND CINEMA IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
- Home audio and cinema under pressure in saturated UK market
- TV brands benefit from accompanying audio products
- Retail e-commerce holds its leading position
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Premiumisation offsets volume decline in UK home audio and cinema
- Interest in technological advancements helps high-end audio products
- AI sound improvements and optimisation will become mainstream
CATEGORY DATA
- Table 42 Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: Volume 2020-2025
- Table 43 Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: Value 2020-2025
- Table 44 Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
- Table 45 Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
- Table 46 NBO Company Shares of Home Audio and Cinema: % Volume 2021-2025
- Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Home Audio and Cinema: % Volume 2022-2025
- Table 48 Distribution of Home Audio and Cinema by Channel: % Volume 2021-2025
- Table 49 Forecast Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: Volume 2025-2030
- Table 50 Forecast Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: Value 2025-2030
- Table 51 Forecast Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
- Table 52 Forecast Sales of Home Audio and Cinema by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
HOME VIDEO IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
- Television volume sales decline following bumper year
- LG and Samsung battle for leadership position
- Appliances and electronics specialists hold the lead followed by retail e-commerce
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Market saturation provides limited opportunity for volume growth
- Enhancements in picture quality and connectivity will continue
- AI and user interface are supporting category innovation
CATEGORY DATA
- Table 53 Sales of Home Video by Category: Volume 2020-2025
- Table 54 Sales of Home Video by Category: Value 2020-2025
- Table 55 Sales of Home Video by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
- Table 56 Sales of Home Video by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
- Table 57 Sales of LCD TVs by Network Connectivity: % Retail Volume 2020-2025
- Table 58 NBO Company Shares of Home Video: % Volume 2021-2025
- Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of Home Video: % Volume 2022-2025
- Table 60 Distribution of Home Video by Channel: % Volume 2020-2025
- Table 61 Forecast Sales of Home Video by Category: Volume 2025-2030
- Table 62 Forecast Sales of Home Video by Category: Value 2025-2030
- Table 63 Forecast Sales of Home Video by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
- Table 64 Forecast Sales of Home Video by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
- Table 65 Forecast Sales of LCD TVs by Network Connectivity: % Retail Volume 2025-2030
IMAGING DEVICES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
- Waning consumer interest leads to further sales decline
- Concentrated landscape is tough for new entrants
- Retail e-commerce offers a wide product choice
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Strong preference for smartphones over the forecast period
- Innovation unlikely to reverse the negative trend
- Convenience of e-commerce offers further potential as channel for imaging devices
CATEGORY DATA
- Table 66 Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: Volume 2020-2025
- Table 67 Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: Value 2020-2025
- Table 68 Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
- Table 69 Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
- Table 70 NBO Company Shares of Imaging Devices: % Volume 2021-2025
- Table 71 LBN Brand Shares of Imaging Devices: % Volume 2022-2025
- Table 72 Distribution of Imaging Devices by Channel: % Volume 2020-2025
- Table 73 Forecast Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: Volume 2025-2030
- Table 74 Forecast Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: Value 2025-2030
- Table 75 Forecast Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
- Table 76 Forecast Sales of Imaging Devices by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
PORTABLE PLAYERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
- Wireless speakers drive category growth
- Category dominated by major tech companies
- E-commerce is the most convenient retail option
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Continued growth for wireless speakers while e-readers lose out
- Virtual assistants to gain further importance within portable players
- Innovation harnesses new technologies
CATEGORY DATA
- Table 77 Sales of Portable Players by Category: Volume 2020-2025
- Table 78 Sales of Portable Players by Category: Value 2020-2025
- Table 79 Sales of Portable Players by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
- Table 80 Sales of Portable Players by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
- Table 81 NBO Company Shares of Portable Players: % Volume 2021-2025
- Table 82 LBN Brand Shares of Portable Players: % Volume 2022-2025
- Table 83 Distribution of Portable Players by Channel: % Volume 2020-2025
- Table 84 Forecast Sales of Portable Players by Category: Volume 2025-2030
- Table 85 Forecast Sales of Portable Players by Category: Value 2025-2030
- Table 86 Forecast Sales of Portable Players by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
- Table 87 Forecast Sales of Portable Players by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
MOBILE PHONES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
- Modest volume growth in 2025
- Apple remains the largest company in the category
- Retail e-commerce offers consumers a convenient way to compare products
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Smartphone innovation is expected to stimulate growth
- Hardware innovation offers brands a way to differentiate themselves
- AI, user experience and hardware specifications expected to be the focus of innovation
CATEGORY DATA
- Table 88 Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: Volume 2020-2025
- Table 89 Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: Value 2020-2025
- Table 90 Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
- Table 91 Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
- Table 92 Sales of Smartphones by Screen Size: % Retail Volume 2022-2025
- Table 93 NBO Company Shares of Mobile Phones: % Volume 2021-2025
- Table 94 LBN Brand Shares of Mobile Phones: % Volume 2022-2025
- Table 95 Distribution of Mobile Phones by Channel: % Volume 2020-2025
- Table 96 Forecast Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: Volume 2025-2030
- Table 97 Forecast Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: Value 2025-2030
- Table 98 Forecast Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
- Table 99 Forecast Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
- Table 100 Forecast Sales of Smartphones by Screen Size: % Retail Volume 2025-2030
WEARABLE ELECTRONICS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
- Smart wearables leading the category in terms of growth
- Apple leads the category followed by other well-known brands
- Retail e-commerce is appreciated by consumers for its convenience
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Low penetration offers scope for future growth
- Smart rings represents an opportunity, however still a niche segment
- New releases from Apple, Huawei and Samsung among others
CATEGORY DATA
- Table 101 Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: Volume 2020-2025
- Table 102 Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: Value 2020-2025
- Table 103 Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
- Table 104 Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
- Table 105 NBO Company Shares of Wearable Electronics: % Volume 2021-2025
- Table 106 LBN Brand Shares of Wearable Electronics: % Volume 2022-2025
- Table 107 Distribution of Wearable Electronics by Channel: % Volume 2020-2025
- Table 108 Forecast Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: Volume 2025-2030
- Table 109 Forecast Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: Value 2025-2030
- Table 110 Forecast Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
- Table 111 Forecast Sales of Wearable Electronics by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
WIRELESS HEADPHONES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
- Innovation and premiumisation contributes to growth
- Apple Computer UK Ltd remains the leading player
- Retail e-commerce continues to be the largest channel
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Rising demand to continue over the forecast period
- AirPods Hearing Aid feature showcases the value of premium segment
- Significant innovation expected in the coming years
CATEGORY DATA
- Table 112 Sales of Wireless Headphones by Category: Volume 2020-2025
- Table 113 Sales of Wireless Headphones by Category: Value 2020-2025
- Table 114 Sales of Wireless Headphones by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
- Table 115 Sales of Wireless Headphones by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
- Table 116 NBO Company Shares of Wireless Headphones: % Volume 2021-2025
- Table 117 LBN Brand Shares of Wireless Headphones: % Volume 2022-2025
- Table 118 Distribution of Wireless Headphones by Channel: % Volume 2020-2025
- Table 119 Forecast Sales of Wireless Headphones by Category: Volume 2025-2030
- Table 120 Forecast Sales of Wireless Headphones by Category: Value 2025-2030
- Table 121 Forecast Sales of Wireless Headphones by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
- Table 122 Forecast Sales of Wireless Headphones by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
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