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| Report: Computer shipments decreased even as demand increased |
The new report released by Canalys showed that global PC shipments fell 8% in the first quarter of this year, although the number of PCs is expected to change as home office staff and students switch to distance learning courses in schools. Charges will increase.
According to market research firm, the decrease in computer shipments is due to supply chain problems caused by the emergence of coronavirus (COVID-19).
The company said it was the worst drop since 2016 when deliveries fell 12%. Businesses are looking for new devices from employees who usually work on corporate desktop computers, and parents suddenly have to buy devices for kids who keep learning online.
"These products were sold off the shelves in the first quarter of 2020, but computer manufacturers have been unable to keep pace with demand due to the limited supply," said Rochep Duchy, Canalis Research Director.
According to the report, the Chinese company Lenovo and its American competitors got the largest share of the computer market in the first quarter by 23.9% and 21.8%, respectively. The United States of America (Dell) came in third with 19.6%. Apple accounted for only 6% of the global market share and fell to fourth place.
Among computer manufacturers, Dell is the only one with an expected annual growth rate of 1.1%. Other companies expect a 21% drop in deliveries, but Apple should drop.
Analysts believe that computer manufacturers can benefit from this crisis, at least in the short term, as they can increase prices due to high demand and insufficient supply, but the overall performance of computer manufacturers in 2020. It looks bleak because (Kanales) expects that sales will continue to decline Where the company limits purchases for the rest of the year.