The sold production of consumer electronics in the UK has shown significant fluctuation over the period of 2013 to 2023. The value peaked in 2015 at €463.27 million, experiencing a notable decline thereafter. By 2023, the value had dropped to €272.45 million. Year-on-year percentage changes ranged from significant growths as high as 15.97% in 2014 to significant declines as steep as -19.65% in 2020. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) was -8.79%, indicating a declining trend.
Projected future trends suggest a continued severe decline in sold production value, with the forecasted 5-year CAGR at -20.47% and an overall drop of 68.19% by 2028. Key future trends to watch for include:
- Market saturation and consumer shift towards newer technologies.
- Potential economic factors influencing consumer spending power.
- Innovations and disruptions caused by emerging technologies like IoT and AI.
- Adoption rates of sustainable and eco-friendly electronics impacting market demand.