Recently, well-known research institutions IDC and Canalys have released reports related to global PC shipments in 2021. Data from both research institutes show that global PC shipments in 2021 are the largest since 2012. Lenovo is still occupying the first throne of market share.
According to preliminary results from IDC's Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker worldwide, shipments in the fourth quarter of 2021 have reached 92.7 million units, up 1.0% from the same period in 2020. Total PC shipments in 2021 reached 348.8 million units, up 14.8% from 2020. This is the highest level of PC market shipments since 2012.
2021 Q4 global PC shipment data: Lenovo first, ASUS has the largest growth
2021 global PC shipment data: Lenovo first, Apple has the largest growth
Tom Mainelli, vice president of IDC's Equipment and Consumer Research Group, said: "A challenging logistics environment, coupled with continued supply shortages, means that the PC market is likely to be larger than the 2021 figure. As we enter the first half of 2022, we expect supply to continue to be constrained, especially in the commercial sectors with the strongest demand. ”
Jitesh Ubrani, research manager for mobile and consumer device trackers at IDC, said: "2021 is indeed the year of the return of PCs. Consumer demand for personal computers in emerging markets and global business demand remained strong during the quarter, with supply being a key factor. Although consumer and educational needs have gradually decreased in some developed markets, we still believe that the overall PC market has returned to much higher levels than before the epidemic. ”
Canalys' global PC shipments statistics for 2021 are comparable to those of IDC, and Canalys analysts believe that 2022 will be a year of digital acceleration.