IDC: tablet and Chromebook shipments grew in 2021, but things are slowing down

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2020 was a banner year for tablet computers with document deliveries in the 4th quarter. This was driven by the rise of individuals that function or research in your home because of the pandemic. Currently with the pandemic alleviating off, deliveries are reducing also, according to information from the IDC.

2021 was still favorable for producers as overall deliveries increased 3.2% for the complete year, getting to a total amount of 168.8 million. Thats one of the most slates delivered because 2016. The last quarter of the year made it clear that the need is past its optimal.

In Q4 2021 tablet computer deliveries were to 46 million systems, the very first decrease because the pandemic started. Virtually all producers in the Top 5 uploaded unfavorable year-over-year development (all however Amazon, which is basically degree with a 1.3% surge).

It is Samsung as well as Lenovo that took the largest hits, Huawei as well, if you think about the Honor tablet computers that the business utilized to deliver. Apple is still without a doubt the largest gamer, inspect the tables listed below for an in-depth malfunction.

Top Five Tablet Companies, Worldwide Shipments, Market Share, as well as Year-Over-Year Growth, Q4 2021 (Preliminary outcomes, integrated business sight for the present quarter just, deliveries in millions)
Company 4Q21 Unit Shipments 4Q21 Market Share 4Q20 Unit Shipments 4Q20 Market Share Year-Over-Year Growth
1. Apple 17.5 38.00% 19.1 36.60% -8.60%
2. Samsung 7.3 15.90% 9.3 17.80% -21.60%
3. Lenovo 4.6 10.00% 6.2 11.80% -25.40%
4. Amazon.com 3.6 7.90% 3.6 6.80% 1.30%
5. Huawei * 2.5 5.50% 2.9 5.60% -13.90%
Others 10.5 22.80% 11.1 21.30% -5.90%
Total 46 100.00% 52.2 100.00% -11.90%
5. Huawei
( consisting of Honor quantity in 4Q20)
2.5 5.50% 3.3 6.30% -23.50%
Source: IDC Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker, January 28, 2022
Top Five Tablet Companies, Worldwide Shipments, Market Share, as well as Growth, Calendar Year 2021( Preliminary outcomes, integrated business sight for the present quarter just, deliveries in millions)
Company 2021 Unit Shipments 2021 Market Share 2020 Shipments 2020 Market Share Year-Over-Year Growth
1. Apple 57.8 34.20% 53.3 32.60% 8.40%
2. Samsung 30.9 18.30% 29.7 18.20% 3.80%
3. Lenovo 17.7 10.50% 14.8 9.10% 19.20%
4. Amazon.com 16.1 9.50% 14 8.60% 15.10%
5. Huawei * 9.7 5.70% 14.3 8.70% -32.10%
Others 36.7 21.70% 37.4 22.80% -1.80%
Total 168.8 100.00% 163.5 100.00% 3.20%
5. Huawei
( consisting of Honor quantity in 4Q20)
9.7 5.70% 16 9.80% -39.50%
Source: IDC Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker, January 28, 2022

While tablet computer deliveries began to droop in the last quarter, Chromebook deliveries experienced a sheer loss they were down 63.6% in Q4. Success previously on in the year implied that they were still up 13.5% for the complete 2021.

This pressed them as much as 37 million systems overall, up from 32.6 million in 2015 as well as around 15 million in 2019. Component of the downturn is credited to the United States as well as European markets coming to be saturated, the bright side is that there is still require in arising markets. That wasnt all.

Chromebooks were struck with a dual whammy in 2015 market saturation as well as chip supply scarcities. With inadequate chips to walk around, producers concentrated their supply on Windows laptop computers, which have greater margins.

Top Five Chromebook Companies, Worldwide Shipments, Market Share, as well as Year-Over-Year Growth, Q4 2021( Preliminary outcomes, integrated business sight for the present quarter just, deliveries in millions)
Company 4Q21 Shipments 4Q21 Market Share 4Q20 Shipments 4Q20 Market Share Year-Over Year Growth
1. Acer Group 1.3 26.30% 2.2 16.80% -43.30%
2. Dell Technologies 1 20.30% 2.7 20.30% -63.60%
3. Lenovo 0.8 16.10% 2.9 22.10% -73.50%
4. Samsung 0.6 12.30% 0.8 5.80% -22.40%
5. HP Inc. 0.5 9.90% 3.5 26.90% -86.70%
Others 0.7 15.20% 1.1 8.10% -31.80%
Total 4.8 100.00% 13.1 100.00% -63.60%
Source: IDC Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker, January 28, 2022
Top Five Chromebook Companies, Worldwide Shipments, Market Share, as well as Growth, Calendar Year 2021( Preliminary outcomes, integrated business sight for the present quarter just, deliveries in millions)
Company 2021 Shipments 2021 Market Share 2020 Shipments 2020 Market Share Year-Over Year Growth
1. HP Inc. 10.2 27.70% 9.4 28.80% 9.30%
2. Lenovo 8.3 22.40% 6.7 20.70% 23.40%
3. Acer Group 6.4 17.30% 6.1 18.70% 4.60%
4. Dell Technologies 5.4 14.60% 5.7 17.50% -5.20%
5. Samsung 3.2 8.80% 1.8 5.60% 77.20%
Others 3.4 9.20% 2.8 8.70% 19.50%
Total 37 100.00% 32.6 100.00% 13.50%
Source: IDC Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker, January 28, 2022

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