World - Mobile Phones - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Mobile phone market: read the latest facts and figures provided by an Ai-driven market research tool. Statistics provide imports, market size, companies, market prices, consumption, trade, exports, and production. Here is a split by country, including the U.S., China, Africa, the Middle East, EU, Latin America, the U.K., and Russia. Market dynamics and forecast to 2030 are also featured in the snapshots.
Mobile Phone - World's Largest Markets
| Rating | Country |
|---|---|
| 1 | China |
| 2 | United States |
| 3 | Japan |
| 4 | India |
| 5 | Hong Kong SAR |
In value terms, China, the United States and Japan appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2020, with a combined 34% share of the global market. India, Hong Kong SAR, Mexico, the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, the UK, Nigeria, Russia, France and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.
Mexico recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to market size, among the main consuming countries over the period under review, while mobile phone market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Mobile Phone Prices
Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD per unit | ||||
| Hong Kong SAR | 81 | 92 | 97 | 9.3% |
| India | 100 | 85 | 106 | 2.9% |
| United States | 185 | 187 | 125 | -18.0% |
| China | 123 | 123 | 128 | 1.7% |
| Vietnam | 228 | 205 | 214 | -3.0% |
| Netherlands | 233 | 250 | 442 | 37.6% |
| Average | 131 | 133 | 146 | 5.4% |
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($442 per unit), while Hong Kong SAR ($97 per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD per unit | ||||
| Netherlands | 250 | 242 | 379 | 23.0% |
| Germany | 265 | 261 | 336 | 12.7% |
| Czech Republic | 222 | 235 | 281 | 12.5% |
| Japan | 225 | 272 | 278 | 11.3% |
| United States | 265 | 262 | 274 | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | 215 | 240 | 266 | 11.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | 134 | 129 | 191 | 19.5% |
| Singapore | 169 | 167 | 176 | 2.3% |
| South Korea | 155 | 153 | 155 | -0.2% |
| France | 142 | 147 | 140 | -0.5% |
| Russia | 126 | 111 | 135 | 3.3% |
| Hong Kong SAR | 82 | 86 | 87 | 2.8% |
| India | 46 | 37 | 35 | -12.4% |
| Average | 149 | 154 | 173 | 7.9% |
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($379 per unit), while India ($35 per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Mobile Phone - Top Importers
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| billion USD | ||||
| United States | 54 | 55 | 49 | -4.2% |
| Hong Kong SAR | 42 | 37 | 37 | -6.8% |
| Netherlands | 4.6 | 4.5 | 17 | 94.0% |
| Japan | 11 | 8.4 | 15 | 16.1% |
| Germany | 12 | 10 | 14 | 8.0% |
In value terms, the largest mobile phone importing markets worldwide were the United States ($49.5B), Hong Kong SAR ($36.6B) and the Netherlands ($17.4B), together comprising 37% of global imports.
The Netherlands (+94.0% per year) saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Mobile Phone - Top Exporters
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| billion USD | ||||
| China | 142 | 125 | 131 | -3.7% |
| Vietnam | 31 | 34 | 31 | -0.1% |
| Hong Kong SAR | 31 | 31 | 27 | -6.5% |
| Netherlands | 1.8 | 2.1 | 17 | 200.1% |
| United States | 11 | 10 | 9.6 | -4.3% |
In value terms, China ($131.3B) remains the largest mobile phone supplier worldwide, comprising 50% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Vietnam ($31.1B), with a 12% share of global exports. It was followed by Hong Kong SAR, with a 10% share.
In China, mobile phone exports plunged by an average annual rate of -3.7% over the period from 2018-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Vietnam (-0.1% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (-6.5% per year).
Mobile Phone - Market Forecast
Driven by increasing demand for mobile phone worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to accelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.
Mobile Phone - Top Companies
Apple Inc., LG Electronics, Inc., Qualcomm Incorporated, SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS VIETNAM COMPANY LIMITED, Dish Orbital Corporation, SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS VIETNAM THAI NGUYEN COMPANY LIMITED, Molex, LLC, POTEVIO COMPANY LIMITED, DDS Wireless International Inc, Motorola Solutions, Inc., Telling Telecommunication Holding Co., Ltd., Hisense Electric Co., Ltd., American Smartphone, Inc., General Dynamics Government Systems Corporation, Commscope Holding Company, Inc., Crown Castle International Corp., Motorola Mobility Holdings LLC, Huizhou TCL Mobile Communication Co., Ltd., VESTEL ELEKTRONIK SANAYI VE TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI, ALPINE ELECTRONICS, INC.
Mobile Phone - Product Coverage
- HS 851712 - Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global mobile phone market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 26302200 - Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks
Country coverage:
Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:
- USA
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
+ the largest producing countries
Data coverage:
- Global market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Global production, split by region and country
- Global trade (exports and imports)
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
Company coverage:
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- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Consumption, By Country, 2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, By Country, 2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, 2012–2024
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