The global mobile secondary market is booming, reaching an estimated value of $77 billion in 2024 with growth outpacing the primary mobile phone market. With over 208 million used phones shipped worldwide last year, how will tariffs and shifting trade policies impact the future of pre-owned devices?

In our latest analysis, The Impact of Tariffs on the Pre-owned Mobile Market, we take a deeper dive into the rising costs for replacement components, lack of domestic refurbishment facilities, shifting consumer behavior, and more. From repair and refurbishment to resale, this report takes a closer look at how tariffs are set to reshape the landscape for the pre-owned mobile market.

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  • Understand the specific challenges emerging from higher tariffs-including rising repair costs and supply chain disruptions.
  • Access forecasts and data on how tariffs are impacting supply, pricing, and consumer trends in the secondary market.
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