Q3 PC Market Growth Slows... Apple Shows Strong 14.4% Growth

Market Research Firm Canalys Announces Q3 Data
Apple Ships 7.82 Million PC Products in Q3

[Asia Economy Reporter Cha Min-young] Despite the COVID-19 environment, Apple recorded strong growth in the PC market in the third quarter. This includes the combined results of laptop models such as the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, as well as desktop PCs like the iMac.

According to market research firm Canalys on the 11th (local time), Apple shipped approximately 7.82 million Mac series units during the third quarter, marking a 14.4% increase compared to the same period last year. In terms of market share, Apple ranked 4th with 9.3%, following Lenovo, HP, and Dell.

The year-over-year performance growth was notable. Apple showed a high growth rate of 14.4%, second only to Dell (26.7%). During the same period, HP declined by 5.7%, and Lenovo grew by only 2.5%. This is also higher than the overall average growth rate of 4.9%.

In its report, Canalys noted, "The pandemic-era boom in the PC market may be coming to an end." The global PC market grew by 5% in the third quarter, with total shipments reaching 84.1 million units, contrasting with the previous five consecutive quarters of double-digit growth.

Canalys stated, "Disruptions in the global supply chain and logistics networks are major inhibitors to rapid growth in the PC market," adding, "More than a year after the pandemic began, manufacturing continues to be hampered by shutdowns and restrictions." The surge in freight prices and delays, which have slowed global transportation, is also cited as a factor.

They further analyzed, "PC supply shortages are expected to continue through 2022," and "Only suppliers who diversify production and distribution and increase order visibility to manage flexibly during turbulent times will be equipped to weather the storm."

Meanwhile, Apple is expected to introduce new Mac models within the year, including the MacBook Pro based on its own Apple Silicon chip.

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