The global Airport Retailing Consumer Electronics market was valued at US$ 39.7 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach US$ 225.2 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period. The influence of COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine War were considered while estimating market sizes.
Airport retailing consumer electronics involve a variety of electronic devices and accessories that are marketed at specialty retail stores, supermarkets, or hypermarkets at airports. Airport retailing consumer electronics stores can be situated at various locations at airports, such as presecurity area (landside), postsecurity area (airside) and aero cities.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Airport Retailing Consumer Electronics, with both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Airport Retailing Consumer Electronics. This report contains market size and forecasts of Airport Retailing Consumer Electronics in global, including the following market information:
- Global Airport Retailing Consumer Electronics Market Revenue, 2018-2023, 2024-2035, ($ millions)
- Global Airport Retailing Consumer Electronics Market Sales, 2018-2023, 2024-2035, (K Units)
- Global top five Airport Retailing Consumer Electronics companies in 2023 (%)
Airport retailing of consumer electronics refers to the commercial activity of selling electronic devices and gadgets to travelers within the retail spaces of an airport. This includes a range of products such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, headphones, cameras, smartwatches, and other portable electronic devices.
Consumer Behavior
- Traveler Demographics: The primary consumers are business travelers (55%) and leisure travelers (45%). Business travelers tend to spend more on high-end gadgets like noise-canceling headphones, laptops, and smartwatches.
- Purchase Drivers: Convenience (68%), competitive pricing (50%), and the availability of the latest technology (45%) are the main factors influencing purchases.
- Product Preferences: Popular products include portable chargers (40%), headphones (35%), travel adapters (25%), and tablets (20%).
Retail Dynamics
- Peak Purchase Times: Sales peak during holiday seasons and major travel periods, with a significant increase during summer vacations (June-August) and winter holidays (November-December).
- Store Locations: High-traffic airports such as Dubai International, Heathrow, and Singapore Changi see the highest sales volumes. Terminal placement also affects sales, with stores in departure lounges and duty-free areas performing better.
- Digital Integration: Approximately 30% of airport electronic retailers offer online pre-order and in-store pickup options, enhancing convenience and boosting sales.
Competitive Landscape
- Leading Retailers: Major players include InMotion (part of WHSmith), Dixons Travel, and Capi-Lux, which have established a strong presence in key airports worldwide.
- Brand Partnerships: Retailers often partner with leading electronics brands like Apple, Samsung, and Sony to offer exclusive deals and the latest products.
- Promotional Strategies: Loyalty programs, special discounts for frequent flyers, and limited-time offers are common promotional tactics used to attract travelers.
Challenges and Opportunities
- Challenges: The primary challenges include high rental costs for retail space, fluctuating passenger numbers due to global events (e.g., pandemics), and competition from online retailers.
- Opportunities: The rising number of international travelers, advancements in technology, and increasing demand for travel-friendly gadgets present significant opportunities for growth.
These retail outlets are strategically located within airports to target travelers who may be in need of electronics for their journey, seeking duty-free deals, or looking for high-end and premium electronics brands.
The airport retailing market for consumer electronics is poised for steady growth, driven by the increasing number of travelers and advancements in technology. Retailers who can adapt to changing consumer preferences and integrate digital solutions will be well-positioned to capitalize on this lucrative market.
The global key manufacturers of Airport Retailing Consumer Electronics include Crystal Media, Dufry AG, Royal Capi-Lux, InMotion, Dubai Duty Free, Lagardere Travel Retail and Bahrain Duty Free Shop Complex, etc. in 2023, the global top five players have a share approximately % in terms of revenue.
We surveyed the Airport Retailing Consumer Electronics manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and industry experts on this industry, involving the sales, revenue, demand, price change, product type, recent development and plan, industry trends, drivers, challenges, obstacles, and potential risks.
Total Market by Segment:
Global Airport Retailing Consumer Electronics Market, by Type, 2018-2023, 2024-2035 ($ Millions) & (K Units)
Global Airport Retailing Consumer Electronics Market Segment Percentages, by Type, 2023 (%)
- Electronic Devices
- Accessories
- Others
Global Airport Retailing Consumer Electronics Market, by Application, 2018-2023, 2024-2035 ($ Millions) & (K Units)
Global Airport Retailing Consumer Electronics Market Segment Percentages, by Application, 2023 (%)
- Pre-security Area (Landside)
- Post-security Area (Airside)
Global Airport Retailing Consumer Electronics Market, By Region and Country, 2018-2023, 2024-2035 ($ Millions) & (K Units)
Global Airport Retailing Consumer Electronics Market Segment Percentages, By Region and Country, 2023 (%)
- North America
- US
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Italy
- Russia
- Nordic Countries
- Benelux
- Rest of Europe
- Asia
- China
- Japan
- South Korea
- Southeast Asia
- India
- Rest of Asia
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Rest of South America
- Middle East & Africa
- Turkey
- Israel
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
Competitor Analysis
The report also provides analysis of leading market participants including:
- Key companies Airport Retailing Consumer Electronics revenues in global market, 2018-2023 (Estimated), ($ millions)
- Key companies Airport Retailing Consumer Electronics revenues share in global market, 2023 (%)
- Key companies Airport Retailing Consumer Electronics sales in global market, 2018-2023 (Estimated), (K Units)
- Key companies Airport Retailing Consumer Electronics sales share in global market, 2023 (%)
key players include:
- Crystal Media
- Dufry AG
- Royal Capi-Lux
- InMotion
- Dubai Duty Free
- Lagardere Travel Retail
- Bahrain Duty Free Shop Complex
Outline of Major Chapters:
Chapter 1: Introduces the definition of Airport Retailing Consumer Electronics, market overview.
Chapter 2: Global Airport Retailing Consumer Electronics market size in revenue and volume.
Chapter 3: Detailed analysis of Airport Retailing Consumer Electronics manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 5: Provides the analysis of various market segments by application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 6: Sales of Airport Retailing Consumer Electronics in regional level and country level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space of each country in the world.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Global Airport Retailing Consumer Electronics capacity by region & country.
Chapter 9: Introduces the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 10: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 11: The main points and conclusions of the report.
