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IBISWORLD reported in its May, 2023 USA cell phone repair trends research that profit growth has been relatively muted since collapsing in 2020, and industry profit (before interest and taxes) is expected to slide to 5.7% in 2023. Mobile phone repair industry has contended with declining cell phone prices and yearly upgrade plans, both of which have contributed to a decrease in demand for cell phone repair services. Now, let’s explore the situation in other major markets. Specifically, on iPhone repair, is it experiencing a rise or fall ?
Top Global iPhone Market
Comprehensive industry trends reports are essential for focused market study, while gaining an overall understanding about global industry tendencies is equally crucial for iPhone aftermarket screen/battery manufacturers. Keep track of both specific market dynamics and broader industry trends, stay competitive in the ever-evolving iPhone repair market, both remind us all the time.
| Country/Market | Population | Smartphone Penetration | iPhone Users |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1.43B | 68.40% | 341.56M |
| United States | 338.29M | 81.60% | 164.63M |
| Japan | 123.95M | 78.60% | 67.88M |
| Russia | 144.71M | 73.60% | 33.81M |
| United Kingdom | 67.51M | 82.20% | 30.27M |
| Brazil | 215.31M | 66.60% | 29.63M |
| Germany | 83.37M | 81.90% | 28.03M |
| India | 1.42B | 46.50% | 27.53M |
| Indonesia | 275.50M | 68.10% | 24.46M |
| France | 64.63M | 82.60% | 20.23M |
| Vietnam | 98.19M | 66.70% | 20.12M |
| Thailand | 71.70M | 73.40% | 18.51M |
| Canada | 39.92M | 72.10% | 18.06M |
| Mexico | 127.50M | 61.50% | 17.73M |
| Italy | 58.82M | 75.90% | 14.35M |
| Turkey | 85.34M | 75% | 13.30M |
| Australia | 26.49M | 77% | 12.43M |
| Nigeria | 218.54M | 38.10% | 12.33M |
| Egypt | 110.99M | 64.20% | 10.47M |
| Philippines | 115.56M | 60.30% | 8.54M |
| Spain | 47.62M | 74.30% | 8.08M |
| Netherlands | 17.87M | 79.30% | 6.28M |
| Iran | 88.55M | 74.40% | 4.95M |
| Belgium | 11.75M | 80% | 4.73M |
Source: Statcounter updated by 2023
iPhone Repair Industry Google Search Trends
Well, we now have clearer understanding of the top global iPhone markets there. What kinds of interests that users in each market may have when it comes to iPhone repair, iPhone refurbished models, or iPhone replacement? Let’s observe or monitor to explore these interests on a country-by-country basis.
Translation: sửa chữa Iphone (iPhone repair), sửa điện thoại (phone repair), iPhone cũ (used iPhone), iPhone đã qua sử dụng (second hand iPhone), pin iPhone (iPhone battery), ip cũ (used iPhone)
Translation: ซ่อมโทรศัพท์ (phone repair), ซ่อมไอโฟน (iPhone repair), ไอโฟนมือสอง (second hand iPhone), ไอโฟนมือ2 (2nd hand iPhone), iPhone มือสอง (used iPhone)
Translation: telefon tamiri (phone repair), iphone tamiri (iPhone repair), yenilenmiş iphone (refurbished iPhone), ikinci el iphone (second hand iPhone)
Translation: تصليح الايفون (iPhone repair)
Translation: تعمیر آیفون (iPhone repair), تعویض آیفون (iPhone replacement), آیفون دست دوم (second hand iPhone)
Data Source: Google Trends
Judging from these search interest trend data, iPhone repair demand goes globally slightly weaker. iPhone repair industry competition will go higher within matured markets, say China, United States, Germany and the like. Refurbished iPhone search interest is globally going higher, which brings used/broken iPhone buyback long term increase. With contention from other smartphone brands’ low prices, it urges third-party parts manufacturers to develop the high-end iPhone replacement screens.
