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Feature Phones - India

India

In 2024, the revenue generated in the Feature Phones market in India amounts to a staggering US$2.2bn.
This market segment is projected to experience an annual growth rate of -5.02% (CAGR 2024-2029).
When compared to other countries worldwide, in India leads the pack in terms of revenue generation in this market, with US$2.2bn in 2024.
Furthermore, when considering the total population, each person in India is expected to contribute US$1.51 in revenue in 2024.
Looking ahead to 2029, the volume of the Feature Phones market is estimated to reach 35.2m pieces units.
However, in 2025, a slight decline of -5.0% in volume growth is anticipated.
On average, each person in India is forecasted to account for 0.0pieces units in volume in the Feature Phones market in 2024.
The demand for feature phones in India remains strong, driven by affordability, long battery life, and a large rural population with limited access to smartphones.

Key regions: Europe, Canada, India, China, Worldwide

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Data coverage:

The data encompasses B2C enterprises. Figures are based on consumer spending on electronic and digital devices used privately either for entertainment (televisions, game consoles, smart speakers, etc.), communication (telephones, smartphones, etc.) or home-office activities (printers, copiers, etc.).

Modeling approach:

Market sizes are determined through a bottom-up approach, building on specific predefined factors for each market segment. As a basis for evaluating markets, we use annual financial reports of the market-leading companies and industry associations, third-party studies and reports, survey results from our primary research (e.g., the Statista Global Consumer Survey), as well as performance factors (e.g., user penetration, price per product, usage). In addition, we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific associations, such as GDP, consumer spending, number of internet users, smartphone penetration rate, household number and consumer price index. This data helps us estimate the market size for each country individually.

Forecasts:

In our forecasts, we apply diverse forecasting techniques. The selection of forecasting techniques is based on the behavior of the relevant market. For example, the S-curve function and exponential trend smoothing are well suited for forecasting electronic products due to the non-linear growth of technology adoption and regular product upgrade. The main drivers are GDP per capita, consumer spending per capita, and 5G penetration rate.

Additional notes:

The data is modeled using current exchange rates. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war are considered at a country-specific level. The market is updated twice a year. In some cases, the data is updated on an ad hoc basis (e.g., when new, relevant data has been released or significant changes within the market have an impact on the projected development). GCS data is reweighted for representativeness.