From 2013 to 2023, the UK market for cordless handsets for line telephones experienced a consistent decline, with per capita values dropping from 0.077 to 0.025. Over the last two years, the year-on-year decrease is notable, with significant declines of about 12.5% from 2022 to 2023. The five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2018 to 2023 shows an annual reduction of around 9.4%, indicating a persistent downward trajectory.
Future trends to watch for include the possible stabilization of this decline as newer technologies like VoIP and mobile telephony take over, alongside potential niche markets for retro or specialty handsets driving small segments of growth.
