Game of phones: New product developments have sparked fierce industry competition

The Mobile Phone and Tablet Wholesaling industry features several established industry operators, most of which are local subsidiaries of large global technology companies. The industry wholesales a range of products that include Android phones, iPhones and tablet computers. New product development and improvements have driven industry revenue growth over the past five years. The increasing popularity of Android-powered smartphones, such as Samsung's Galaxy S and Galaxy Note models, has further facilitated industry growth over the five-year period. Overall, industry revenue is expected to grow at an annualised 4.1% over the five years through 2018-19, to $10.3 billion. Industry revenue is anticipated to grow by 3.8%...read more.

Industry Statistics & Market Size
Revenue
$10bn
Annual Growth 14-19
4.1%
Forecast Growth 19-24
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Profit
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Employment
3,625
Businesses
34
Market Share of Companies

Industry Threats & Opportunities

  • Improved 4G network coverage has boosted smartphone adoption among consumers
  • Profit margins have improved, as consumers have been more willing to purchase premium smartphones
  • Technological developments are anticipated to focus on computing power and design

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    Industry Report - Industry Investment Chapter

    The industry exhibits moderate capital intensity. For every dollar spent on capital, an estimated $6.25 will be spent on wages in 2018-19. Depreciation is used as a proxy for capital, while wages are used as a proxy for labour. Industry operators rely on labour due to the nature of wholesaling, which requires personnel for sourcing, warehousing, logistics, distribution and marketing. Capital investment is mainly associated with equipment for handling, holding and moving stock, such as warehouses and delivery vehicles, along with computers and inventory management systems. The industry has relatively low wage and capital expenses due to the large size of industry players. Fur...purchase to read more.

    Additional Insights for the Mobile Phone and Tablet Wholesaling Industry

    IBISWorld has determined the most important Key Success Factors for the Mobile Phone and Tablet Wholesaling are:

  • Production of goods currently favoured by the market
  • Having an extensive distribution/collection network
  • Guaranteed supply of key inputs

    • IBISWorld analysts also discuss how external factors such as Demand from wireless telecommunications carriers and Mobile telecommunications density in the Mobile Phone and Tablet Wholesaling industry impact industry performance..

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    What is the Mobile Phone and Tablet Wholesaling Industry?

    Industry operators wholesale mobile phones and tablet computers. These products are typically sold to retailers for consumers to purchase outright, or they are sold to wireless network carriers for consumers to purchase either outright or on long-term contracts that also include network coverage.

    Industry Products
  • iPhones
  • Android phones
  • Tablet computers
  • Other products
    • Industry Activities
  • Mobile phone wholesaling
  • Tablet computer wholesaling
    • Table of Contents

    About this Industry

    Industry Definition
    Main Activities
    Similar Industries
    Additional Resources

    Industry at a Glance

    Industry Statistics Snapshot
    Industry Structure
    Executive Summary

    Industry Performance

    Executive Summary
    Key External Drivers
  • Demand from wireless telecommunications carriers
  • Mobile telecommunications density
  • Consumer sentiment index
  • Real household discretionary income

    • Current Performance
  • Smartphone movement
  • Tablet category
  • Distribution
  • Industry structure
  • Chart: Revenue Growth

    • Industry Outlook
  • Product development
  • Demand factors
  • Industry structure
  • Table: Mobile Phone and Tablet Wholesaling Industry Revenue Outlook

    • Industry Life Cycle
  • Life cycle reasons
  • Chart: Benchmarking - Mobile Phone and Tablet Wholesaling Industry Lifecycle vs The Economy

    • Products & Markets

    Supply Chains
    Key Buying Industries
  • Department Stores
  • Wireless Telecommunications Carriers
  • Domestic Appliance Retailing

    • Key Selling Industries
  • Household Appliance Manufacturing

    • Products & Services
  • iPhones
  • Android phones
  • Tablet computers
  • Other products
  • Chart: Mobile Phone and Tablet Wholesaling Industry Products and Services Segmentation

    • Demand Determinants
    Major Markets
  • Retailers
  • Wireless telecommunications carriers
  • Chart: Major Market Segmentation for the Mobile Phone and Tablet Wholesaling Industry

    • International Trade
    Business Locations
    Chart: Business Locations by State

    Competitive Landscape

    Market Share Concentration
    Key Success Factors
    Cost Structure Benchmarks
  • Profit
  • Purchases
  • Marketing
  • Wages
  • Other
  • Chart: Cost Structure Benchmarking – Sector vs Mobile Phone and Tablet Wholesaling

    • Basis of Competition
  • Internal competition
  • External competition

    • Barriers to Entry
  • Table: Barrier to Entry Checklist for the Mobile Phone and Tablet Wholesaling Industry

    • Industry Globalization

    Major Companies

    Apple Pty Limited, Samsung Electronics Australia Pty Ltd,
  • Table: Apple Pty Limited - financial performance
  • Table: Samsung Electronics Australia Pty Ltd - financial performance

    • Operating Conditions

    Capital Intensity
  • Chart: Level of Capital Intensity for the Mobile Phone and Tablet Wholesaling Industry
  • Chart: Tools of the Trade: Growth Strategies for Success

    • Technology & Systems
    Revenue Volatility
  • Chart: Volatility vs Industry Growth

    • Regulation & Policy
    Industry Assistance

    Key Statistics

    Table: Industry Data for the Mobile Phone and Tablet Wholesaling Industry
    Includes:
  • Industry Revenue (2010-2024)
  • Industry Gross Product (2010-2024)
  • Establishments (2010-2024)
  • Businesses (2010-2024)
  • Employment (2010-2024)
  • Wages (2010-2024)

    • Table: Annual Percentage Change for Key Industry Data
    Table: Key Ratios for Industry Key Data

    Jargon & Glossary

    Feature Phone
  • A basic mobile phone with call and text message functionality that typically predates smartphones.
    • Gesture Features
  • Features that enable users to manipulate the interface of a device, such as pinching to zoom in or out.
    • Phablet
  • Smartphones that are closer to tablet screen sizes than traditional smartphones.
    • Smartphone
  • A type of mobile phone with advanced computing capabilities, typically installed with a touchscreen, app accessibility and internet connectivity through wireless spectrum and Wi-Fi.
    • Tablet Computer
  • A type of flat screen mobile computer with its battery, circuitry and display installed within a single unit.
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    • A five-year forecast of the market and noted trends
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