Mobile Phones in South Africa

August 2023 | 17 pages | ID: M1B3F273D03EN
Euromonitor International Ltd

Abstracts

During the review period, there was a clear trend towards smartphones with larger screen sizes in South Africa. This was driven mainly by technological advancements which allowed consumers to perform multiple functions, which until relatively recently, could only be performed via their computers. One such example was access to online learning, which became much more widespread in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These functions required bigger screens, to ensure consumers enjoyed a better expe...

Euromonitor International's Mobile Phones in South Africa 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: Feature Phones, Smartphones.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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• Get a detailed picture of the Mobile Phones 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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Contents

MOBILE PHONES IN SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Increased demand for larger screen sizes
Consumers seek to purchase devices with added functionalities
Smartphones benefit from growth in demand for smart home devices
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Consumer shift towards more environmentally-sustainable products
Tough economic conditions will lead to sustained demand for value-for-money products
Shift towards online sales
CATEGORY DATA
Table 1 Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 2 Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 3 Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 4 Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 5 Sales of Smartphones by Screen Size: % Retail Volume 2020-2023
Table 6 NBO Company Shares of Mobile Phones: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 7 LBN Brand Shares of Mobile Phones: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 8 Distribution of Mobile Phones by Channel: % Volume 2018-2023
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 12 Forecast Sales of Mobile Phones by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 13 Forecast Sales of Smartphones by Screen Size: % Retail Volume 2023-2028
CONSUMER ELECTRONICS IN SOUTH AFRICA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Innovation remains key driver of growth
Electricity load-shedding receives mixed reactions in consumer electronics market
Online retail sales continue grow across South Africa
Smart devices grow in popularity across many categories
Health and wellness trend to have positive impact on demand for many consumer electronic products
MARKET DATA
Table 14 Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 15 Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 16 Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 17 Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 18 NBO Company Shares of Consumer Electronics: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 19 LBN Brand Shares of Consumer Electronics: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 20 Distribution of Consumer Electronics by Channel: % Volume 2018-2023
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 24 Forecast Sales of Consumer Electronics by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources