UK Consumer Electronics Market

the demand for consumer electronics in the u.k. is expected to be strong over the coming years. improved access to finance and a healthier economy mean consumers in the u.k. are generally spending more on consumer electronics. additionally, changes in technology and consumer lifestyles have encouraged manufacturers to produce products with an increasing level of sophistication. as a result, the u.k. consumer electronics market is expected to be buoyant over the forecast period (2018 – 2032). one of the main drivers of the u.k. consumer electronics market is the rising use of television and content streaming services. these services are becoming increasingly popular thanks to the high quality of their content and the convenience of streaming movies, shows and music directly from the internet. the growing popularity of streaming services is likely to ensure strong demand for the latest digital television sets with impressive features and functionality. the proliferation of ‘smart’ speakers and devices are also expected to be a major source of growth over the forecast period. the increasing demand for smartphones in the u.k. is another driver of the consumer electronics market. the popularity of smartphones with their powerful features and functionality have encouraged manufacturers to create devices with increasingly sophisticated technology. in addition, the growth in popularity of social media and messaging apps have made smartphones an increasingly integral part of u.k. consumers’ lives. as a result, we expect sales of smartphones to remain strong over the forecast period. the u.k. consumer electronics market is also likely to be boosted by the growing demand for wearable devices such as fitness trackers and smartwatches. the introduction of medical-grade wearable devices in addition to a more stylish selection of smartwatches has made these devices a part of consumers’ everyday routine. wearable devices are expected to remain popular and manufacturers are increasingly focusing their production efforts on creating new and innovative products. the u.k. consumer electronics market is expected to maintain its momentum over the coming years. a promising economy, decreasing costs of borrowing, and the appeal of the latest products continues to drive demand. with advances in technology, increased sophistication and integration of products, and the growing demand for new devices, the u.k. consumer electronics market is expected to enjoy a healthy outlook over the forecast period.