Canalys: the global computer market is growing rapidly

Canalys has released statistics on the global personal computer market. The demand for technology is growing rapidly, which is facilitated by the development of platforms for remote work and distance learning.
 
Canalys data includes shipments of desktops, laptops and workstations. Deliveries of such devices in the first quarter of this year amounted to 82.7 million units. This is an impressive 55% more compared to the same period in 2020, when shipments were equal to 53.5 million units.
 
Analysts note that the shown result is the highest in recent years. Higher shipments in the first quarter were observed only in 2012.
 
Quarterly shipments of laptops and mobile workstations jumped 79% year on year to 67.8 million units. At the same time, the demand for desktop systems decreased by 5%, amounting to 14.8 million pieces.
 
The largest player in the world market is Lenovo with a share of about 24.7%. HP is in second place with 23.3%, and Dell closes the top three with 15.7%.
 
Apple controls approximately 8.0% of the global market and is fourth in the list of leading suppliers. Next comes Acer, which accounts for 6.9%.
 
 

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