In the first six months of the year, the rise was less significant, of 11.6%. The market of durable goods amounted to EUR613 million at the end of June and is expected to reach around EUR1.3 billion by the end of the year, according to several market sources.
The small domestic appliances and the photo segment posted the highest growths: 17.8% and 17.7%, respectively.
On the other hand, markets such as telecom, consumer electronics and major domestic appliances rose by a slower rate, under 10%, while the market of office equipment was the only one that declined, by 3.6%.
(English version by Daniela Stoican; Editing by Radu Bostan)