The global used and refurbished smartphone market was valued at USD 54.9 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 130.6 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 10.1% during the forecast period, between 2022 and 2030. Increasing demand for pocket-friendly second-hand phones in the world is driving the global used and refurbished smartphones market. Rising adoption of used and refurbished phones and consumer electronics of good quality among consumers is expected to propel the used and refurbished smartphone market. During the pandemic, a lot of people opted for low-cost mobile phones, which boosted the market.
Refurbished smartphone is a mobile phone that has already been used by a person before and is formatted for resale in the market. Refurbished smartphones are offered by a reseller with a warranty based on earlier usage and condition of the cell phone. Some cell phones bear scratches and dents on the body and screen. Refurbished smartphones are properly tested by the reseller and certified. The quality of the refurbished smartphone needs to be checked before purchase. Mobile phones are used by people on a daily basis. Most people upgrade their phones and exchange the used one with a new cell phone.
The report on the global used and refurbished smartphone market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
Attributes |
Details |
Report Title |
Used and Refurbished Smartphone Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast |
Base Year |
2021 |
Historic Data |
2019-2020 |
Forecast Period |
2022–2030 |
Segmentation |
Types (Refurbished Phones [Company-owned and Consumer-owned] and Used Phones [Trade-ins and Buybacks]), Pricing Range (Low-priced {Less than $200}, Mid-priced {$200-$500}, and Premium {More than $500}), and Sales Channels (Online/E-commerce Platforms and Physical Retail Stores) |
Regional Scope |
Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa |
Report Coverage |
Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends, and Revenue Forecast |
Key Players Covered in the Report |
Apple Inc., Amazon, Samsung, Huawei, Yaantra, Cashify, Walmart, eBay, Paytm, Mobiru India Private Limited, and Alibaba |
Based on types, the used and refurbished smartphone market is classified as refurbished phones and used phones. The refurbished phones segment is further segmented into company-owned and consumer-owned phones. The used phones segment is further segmented into trade-ins and buyback phones. The refurbished phones held a key share of the market in 2021 in terms of revenue and is estimated to lead the market in the forecast period. Sellers are providing refurbished phones at cheap rates with discounts, which attracts a large number of customers. This is propelling the market.
In terms of pricing range, the used and refurbished smartphone market is segmented into low-priced (less than $200), mid-priced ($200-$500), and premium (more than $500). The mid-priced segment accounts for a major share of the market in 2021 and is expected to register significant growth during the forecast period. High availability of mid-priced cell phones on online platforms with different payment options is boosting the segment. Rising demand from the middle-class population for good quality affordable mobile phones is fueling the market.
On the basis of sales channels, the used and refurbished smartphone market is bifurcated into online/e-commerce platforms and physical retail stores. In 2021, sales through the online sales segment were high. The online platforms segment is anticipated to expand at a rapid pace. This segment generated the highest share of revenue in the used and refurbished smartphone market. Online platforms aid in the comparison of different mobile phones. Hence, people prefer online platforms for purchasing products.
Based on regions, the used and refurbished smartphone market is segmented into Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific accounted for the largest share of the market in 2021 and is projected to dominate the global market. Increasing demand for refurbished smartphones by consumers in the region is fueling the market. Rapidly growing technology and developing infrastructure are boosting the used and refurbished smartphone market in the region. Increasing number of regulations and laws for recycling waste materials and reducing e-waste is anticipated to propel the market.
The global used and refurbished smartphone market has been segmented on the basis of
By Types
By Pricing Range
By Sales Channels
By Regions
Key Players
Key players in the global used and refurbished smartphone market are Apple Inc., Amazon, Samsung, Huawei, Yaantra, Cashify, Walmart, eBay, Paytm, Mobiru India Private Limited, and Alibaba. The key market players are working on providing good quality phones at affordable prices to the users. They are investing in R&D and acquisitions to maintain their geographical presence in the market.
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