Domestic appliances and consumer electronics in France
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Sales of domestic appliances in France grew 5% to FFr22.9 billion in 1997, with imports growing 5% to FFr16.2 billion and exports increasing 9% to a record FFr16.1 billion. Output of audio visual products remained stable at FFr13.9 billion, while imports grew 12% to FFr24.7 billion and exports grew 9% to FFr14.8 villion. Apparent consumption of domestic appliances reached FFr23 billion, the same level as in 1995, while apparent consumption of audio visual products grew 6.5% to FFr23.8 billion, far below consumption levels in 1995. Sales of audio visual products and domestic appliances grew in early-1998.
Publication Name: Consumer Goods Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 1464-102X
Year: 1998
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Domestic appliances and consumer electronics in Belgium
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Consumer spending on domestic appliances has remained stable in Belgium at around BFr 51,500 billion in 1997. Conflicting data suggests Belgium's production of domestic appliances declined in 1997. Output of audio visual equipment grew 2.9% in value to BFr 45.5 billion in 1997 from 1995, but sales stagnated at around BFr 43,000 billion following 5% growth in 1996. The domestic appliance and audio visual product industries believes market growth is highly dependent on economic recovery and improving consumer confidence.
Publication Name: Consumer Goods Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 1464-102X
Year: 1998
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Domestic appliances and consumer electronics in France
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In 1998, the French market for domestic appliances grew 3% to 24 billion French Francs (FFr). Output also increased by 3%, with foreign trade up 8%. The market for consumer audio visual goods reported 8% growth in 1998, fuelled by trends towards larger, state of the art television sets. The markets for home computers and mobile phones have also reported healthy growth. An overview of key trends is included, along with market data, details of foreign trade and forecasts for the future.
Publication Name: Consumer Goods Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 1464-102X
Year: 1999
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