Hungary’s market for consumer durables, including entertainment electronics, cameras, household appliances and IT equipment, totaled HUF 266 billion in 2010, down 9.6% year-on-year, a survey by market research company GfK Hungária shows.
Sales of IT equipment fell by more than 19% as specialized stores closed and public sector orders dropped.
Sales of entertainment electronics were down just 4%, supported by purchases of flat-screen TVs.
Sales of big household appliances slipped 4.1%, but sales of smaller appliances stagnated.
Sales of cameras dropped 5.2%.
Online sales accounted for 9% of all consumer durables turnover in Hungary last year.
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