PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Continued growth for wireless speakers while e-readers lose out
Portable players in the UK is expected to witness steady growth in the forecast period in volume and value terms, with wireless speakers being the main reason behind the growth. Consumer interest in wireless speakers will remain robust and brands will continue to innovate and develop new features, in order to sustain consumer demand for audio devices.
Virtual assistants to gain further importance within portable players
A key aspect driving the popularity of wireless speakers is smart functionality from the likes of Google, Amazon and Apple, which aid consumers in everyday tasks while also operating as digital personal assistants. With further investments expected from tech giants in their digital assistants, the likes of Siri or Google Assistant have become increasingly present in their other products and increased in terms of both capabilities and functionalities.
Innovation harnesses new technologies
There has been significant innovation within the portable players category in 2025, and this is expected to continue throughout the forecast period, helping to drive category growth. For instance, companies like Samsung and Amazon have recently introduced devices that are innovating both within wireless speakers as well as e-readers.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Portable Players industry in United Kingdom 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 Portable Players industry in United Kingdom, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Portable Players in United Kingdom 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 Portable Players in United Kingdom?
- Which are the leading brands in United Kingdom?
- How are products distributed in United Kingdom?
- 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?
Portable Players in the United Kingdom - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Wireless speakers drive category growth
Category dominated by major tech companies
E-commerce is the most convenient retail option
Continued growth for wireless speakers while e-readers lose out
Virtual assistants to gain further importance within portable players
Innovation harnesses new technologies
Consumer Electronics in the United Kingdom - Industry Overview
Consumer electronics in 2025: The big picture
2025 key trends
Competitive landscape
Channel developments
What next for consumer electronics?
DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Portable Players
- E-Readers
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- Portable Multimedia Players
- Other Portable Media Players
- Wireless Speakers
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