Refurbished electronics
The European refurbished electronics market in 2026
A $32 billion market growing five times faster than new — with a regulatory framework shaping the industry.
By the numbers
A structural market, not a trend
32,4 Mds$ Value of the European refurbished electronics market in 2025
+ 10,8 % Projected annual growth rate for Europe between 2026 and 2033
158 M Units of refurbished electronics sold in Europe in 2025
5× Faster than new: refurbished accelerates while new sales stagnate
European overview
France leads, Europe moves forward
| Country | Adoption rate | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 France Leader | 22 % | ↑ +2 pts vs 2024 |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 17 % | Growing |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 15 % | Stable |
| 🇳🇱 Country-Bas | 15 % | Stable |
| 🇪🇺 EU average | 15 % | Reference |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 10 % | Strong potential |
France focus
European leader, with adoption accelerating
France is Europe's leading refurbished market. In 2026, 1 in 2 French people has already purchased at least one refurbished product.
The French market was worth €1.2 billion in 2025 for smartphones alone. 60% of 16–34-year-olds are considering refurbished for their next purchase.
For the first time in 2026, 56% of French teenagers have a refurbished smartphone.
1,2 Md€ French refurbished smartphone market in 2025
Kantar / Recommerce 2025
Kantar / Recommerce 2025
22 % Smartphones in France are refurbished or second-hand
Baromètre Recommerce 2026
Baromètre Recommerce 2026
60 % 16–34-year-olds are considering refurbished for their next purchase
LesMobiles, mai 2026
LesMobiles, mai 2026
Growth drivers
What is driving market growth
Purchasing power & inflation
72% of buyers cite price as the main reason. A refurbished device at 40% below the new price has become the default option for a broad segment of the population.
Environmental awareness
70% of consumers consider refurbished a viable alternative (Gartner). 80% less CO2 than an equivalent new product.
Structural B2B demand
Businesses, public authorities, educational institutions: DaaS programs and public tenders create B2B demand alongside consumer demand.
Maturation of certified supply
80% of consumers require certified data erasure before purchase. Structured players capture demand that informal resellers cannot satisfy.
Favorable regulatory framework
ESPR, right to repair, Digital Product Passport, universal USB-C: Europe is accelerating legislation in favor of circularity.
Operator trade-in programs
Telcos and OEMs have massively invested in trade-in programs, securing the supply of premium stock.
Regulation
The European framework shaping the industry
2022
"Refurbished Product" decree — France (AGEC law)
Comprehensive testing + certified data erasure are mandatory to use the term "refurbished". France's first binding legal framework.
✓ In force
2024
ESPR Regulation — Ecodesign for Sustainable Products (EU 2024/1781)
Repairability, durability, traceability and recycled-content criteria for all physical products. In force since July 2024.
✓ In force
2025
Universal USB-C + Right to repair
USB-C mandatory on all smartphones in the EU. Spare parts availability mandatory since January 2026.
✓ In force
2027
Digital Product Passport (DPP)
Progressive rollout from 2027 for electronics. CYKERO, already equipped with blockchain traceability, is anticipating its requirements.
→ In preparation
CYKERO positioning
CYKERO in this market
27M€ 2024 revenue — in a €1.2 billion French market
400+ Active professional partners — France and Europe
4 000 m² Technocentre 5.0 under construction — opening 2026
Blockchain Traceability aligned with 2027 DPP requirements — ahead of schedule
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