Belkin sees strong growth in accessories
Wireless charging and USB Type-C cables to fuel demand in mobile accessories market
respective, with the UAE contributing 50 per cent,” he said.
The US and the UK are the top markets for Belkin.
Apple’s wireless charging technology is based on Qi ecosystem, including two new charging mats from Belkin and Mophie. Apple is also planning to launch its AirPower, a wireless charging pad to simultaneously charge up to three devices, including iPhone, Watch and AirPods at the same time.
When asked how AirPower is going to impact Belkin’s business when it launches next year, Malony said that it is good and will help fuel the market.
Charging pods
“We will also have our own version of multi-devices charging pods. We will see more innovations in docking, Apple watch straps and screen protections,” he said.
Even though PC sales are falling globally, Belkin official sees a strong uptake for accessories from the education space.
There are many accessories manufactures, both premium and cheap, and now many smartphone manufacturers are also launching new accessories to get a pie of this highly lucrative market as smartphone margins have come under pressure, except for Apple.
Nicoletta Laffi, managing director for South Europe at Belkin, said that there is still room for growth as people are looking for quality products.
“Adoption of mobile devices by tech-savvy youth is significantly contributing to growth in demand for mobile phone accessories as they look for premium and designer products,” she said.
Laffi said that growth is mainly going to come from Apple Watch, premium charging solutions, cables, USB Type-C solutions and screen protectors.
She said that implementation of USB Type-C technology means an improvement in the capabilities of everyday devices like smartphones, tablets, and laptops.