According to a press release by CEA (Consumer Electronics Association), the global consumer electronics market is about to reach $209.6 billion benchmark. The figure was revealed in a semi annual industry forecast released by CEA. It also shows that the market has reached to $204 billion already in 2012, jumping a 5% hike as compared from the previous period.

Few highlights from the forecast:

• Mobile connected devices will continue to drive electronics industry growth.
• Sales of tablets will be doubled.
• Smartphones sales will be increased to 130 million this year.
• $17 billion revenue will be generated from Laptops/Notebooks.
• Buying Multisystem LED TVs and Multisystem Plasma TVs will continue to rise as 30.4 million units are expected to be shipped to dealers which will generated $15 billion worth revenue.

Source:http://www.ce.org/News/News-Releases/Press-Releases/2013-Press-Releases/CE-Industry-Revenues-to-Reach-Record-High-$209-Bil.aspx