MEA smart home devices market poised for decline


July 5, 2020 | By RetailME Bureau

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Spending on smart home devices in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) is expected to decline 6% year-on-year in the second half (H2) of 2020, indicates International Data Corporation (IDC). Across the region, spending on smart home devices for the six-month period will total $3.5 billion, down from $3.76 billion in H2 2019, IDC’s ‘Quarterly Smart Home Devices Tracker’ forecasts.

“The stay-at-home measures introduced across the region to curb the spread of COVID-19 have caused consumers to reprioritise their investments in smart home devices, while the economic fallout has led to a more frugal approach to spending,” observed Isaac T. Ngatia, senior research analyst, IDC. “For example, we expect to see a greater focus on energy-saving devices (e.g., thermostats, smart bulbs, smart outlets and switches), as end-users look to reduce their utility bills while having to remain at home for prolonged periods. Likewise, set-top boxes and streaming sticks are expected to see a surge in demand as consumers seek out affordable, yet varied, options to keep them entertained while at home.”

“Conversely, some previously high-value and fast-growing product categories are poised for sharp declines,” added Ngatia. “Spending on smart TVs, for example, is forecast to drop 6.2% year-on-year in H2 2020, as consumers opt to tighten their purse strings. A global shortage of panels for smart TVs is compounding this trend by causing supply issues. Smart large appliances, which include all powered devices designed to be used in a fixed space and not portable within the house, are expected to decline.  This is mainly due to the perceived high cost of these devices.”

Overall, IDC expects to see a deceleration in demand across all product categories for the remainder of 2020. However, shipments should start to regain momentum next year. As such, IDC expects spending on smart home devices across the region to increase 27.7% year-on-year in 2021.

 

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