PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Home audio and cinema will continue to face challenges across the forecast period
Over the forecast period, home audio and cinema in South Africa is expected to record a marginal decline in retail volume terms. While most sub-categories, such as Hi-Fi systems and digital media docks, are projected to continue declining due to changing consumer preferences and technological obsolescence, home cinema and speaker systems are anticipated to remain the exception, showing modest positive growth.
Digital media player docks will be increasingly replaced by wireless speakers
Digital media player docks is set to remain the weakest performer within home audio and cinema over the forecast period, resulting in the device inevitably becoming obsolete in the longer term. Local consumers are moving towards wireless speakers because of their convenience and ease of use.
Smart home integration will continue to be a key aspect of home audio and cinema
While home audio and cinema in South Africa is not expected to undergo major product innovation over the forecast period, digital and technological advancements will continue to shape consumer preferences and product development. The most significant trend is the integration of home audio products, particularly soundbars into broader smart home ecosystems.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Home Audio and Cinema industry in South Africa 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 Home Audio and Cinema industry in South Africa, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Home Audio and Cinema in South Africa 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 Home Audio and Cinema in South Africa?
- Which are the leading brands in South Africa?
- How are products distributed in South Africa?
- How is the rise of e-commerce changing the retail landscape?
- How has COVID-19 and accordant macroeconomic and retail disruption impacted consumer demand?
- How are considerations such as urban development and the rise in single-person households driving sales growth?
- Where is technology taking the market? Which products are pioneering growth? Which face obsolescence?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Home Audio and Cinema in South Africa - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Home audio and cinema record a decline, challenged by changing consumer preferences
Samsung Electronics SA (Pty) Ltd maintains its lead while JLB records strong growth
Appliance and electronics specialists dominate distribution for home audio and cinema products
Home audio and cinema will continue to face challenges across the forecast period
Digital media player docks will be increasingly replaced by wireless speakers
Smart home integration will continue to be a key aspect of home audio and cinema
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DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Home Audio and Cinema
- Audio Separates
- Digital Media Player Docks
- Hi-Fi Systems
- Home Cinema and Speaker Systems
- Speakers
- Other Home Audio and Cinema
Home Audio and Cinema
Home audio and cinema consist of Audio Separates, Home Cinema & Speaker Systems, Hi-Fi Systems and Other Home Audio & Cinema.
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