Top 20 electronics (August 2014): Cables get boost from new iPhones

Global SourcesUpdated on 2023/12/01

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Anticipating a jump in demand for accessories, volume importers have been stocking up on auxiliary products such as cables even before Apple fans get their hands on the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.

On GlobalSources.com, cable supplies for iPhone secured 12th place on the August 2014 top 20 electronics on the back of the 89 percent increase in on-month inquiries. YoY, the category’s popularity among buyers surged 830 percent, with colorful and patterned designs generating interest.

Cable supplies for iPhone is a first-timer in the monthly listing and gathered the most number of requests for information among the new entrants.

Watch phones are also a must-source, with suppliers aiming to offer budget-friendly alternatives to the Apple Watch. From just 12 months ago, RFIs for the product have soared 13-fold while on-month inquiries have doubled. Many models from China run on full Android, operating on an independent cellular connection.

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