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Weak yen and industry shifts drive greater demand for used smartphone handsets
Japan🏛️ PoliticsCenter14 hr. ago

Weak yen and industry shifts drive greater demand for used smartphone handsets

Japan's secondhand smartphone market has continued to grow for seven consecutive years, reaching a record high of 3.6 million units sold in fiscal 2025. This represents a 10% market share, driven by factors such as a weak yen and shifting industry trends. The expansion reflects changing consumer behavior and economic conditions influencing the demand for used smartphones.

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Weak yen and industry shifts drive greater demand for used smartphone handsets

Japan's secondhand smartphone market has continued to grow for seven consecutive years, reaching a record high of 3.6 million units sold in fiscal 2025. This represents a 10% market share, driven by factors such as a weak yen and shifting industry trends. The expansion reflects changing consumer behavior and economic conditions influencing the demand for used smartphones.

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