PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Channel predicted to benefit from stable environment
The outlook for appliances and electronics specialists in the United Arab Emirates is fairly positive, with value sales (at constant 2024 prices) set to rise, while the channel will resume the opening of new outlets following declines over much of the review period. The channel will be supported by factors such as population growth, tourism expansion, and an increase in affluent consumers to the market.
Diversified offerings in smart and sustainable appliances likely to emerge
An increasing number of consumers in the United Arab Emirates are expected to embrace smart appliances, driven by technological innovations aimed at improving daily household routines, including the use of apps such as Samsung’s SmartThings app, which allows consumers to control multiple devices in the home. This trend is expected to see more retailers capitalise on the expansion of connectivity, such as 5G networks, to enhance their smart device offerings.
Local expansion in manufacturing could strengthen value chain
In recent years, the United Arab Emirates has attracted rising interest from global manufacturers aiming to develop innovative solutions to meet regional demand. For example, Hisense launched its research and development centre at Dubai Internet City in September 2024.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Appliances and Electronics Specialists industry in United Arab Emirates with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
If you're in the Appliances and Electronics Specialists industry in United Arab Emirates, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Appliances and Electronics Specialists in United Arab Emirates report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Appliances and Electronics Specialists in United Arab Emirates?
- Which are the leading retailers in Appliances and Electronics Specialists in United Arab Emirates?
- How is the rise of e-commerce and the expansion of modern grocery retail impacting traditional retail?
- How has the impact of COVID-19 and national lockdown impacted consumer demand?
- Which formats have benefited the most from stockpiling and enforced home seclusion?
- How will the wider economic impact of COVID-19 shape the retail landscape in the future?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Appliances and Electronics Specialists in the United Arab Emirates - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Appliances and electronics specialists benefits from favourable operating conditions
Sharaf DG strengthens lead despite intensified competition
Competition intensifies among smaller players
Channel predicted to benefit from stable environment
Diversified offerings in smart and sustainable appliances likely to emerge
Local expansion in manufacturing could strengthen value chain
Retail in the United Arab Emirates - Industry Overview
Retail in 2024: The big picture
Higher polarisation with premiumisation rising while consumers remain under pressure
More strategic partnerships form as competition intensifies
What next for retail?
Informal retail
Opening hours for physical retail
Seasonality
Dubai Shopping Festival (“DSF”)
Dubai Summer Surprises (“DSS”)
Back to School
Super Sales
White Friday
APPENDIX
DISCLAIMER
Appliances and Electronics Specialists
Appliances and electronics specialists are chained or independent retail outlets with a primary focus on selling one or more of the following categories: domestic electrical appliances, consumer electronics (including mobile phones), and/or computers and peripherals. Appliances and electronics specialists value sales excludes revenues derived from telecoms service plans and top-up cards. Example brands include Apple, Best Buy, and Gome.
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