IDC

2021 has truly been a return to form for the PC, according to research firm IDC.

After five consecutive quarters of year-over-year shipment growth, the global PC monitor market hit an inflection point in the third quarter of 2021 (3Q21), registering the first year-over-year decline in shipments since global lockdowns began in the first quarter of 2020 (1Q20), according to research firm IDC.

Epson maintained to reign the top position in the overall Philippines’ printer market with a 55.1% market share.

Despite persistent supply chain disruptions, unemployment, and an uneven economic recovery, consumer demand remained high for smart home devices like smart TVs, smart speakers, and other devices.

Hearables led the growth as the category grew 26.5% compared to last year and accounted for 64.7% of wearable device shipments.

Manufacturing constraints and logistical issues were the main causes for most brands to not have enough inventory to fulfill orders.

Analyst firm IDC has revealed its top ICT predictions for 2022 and beyond to help Asia-Pacific businesses succeed in the digital-first world.

Easing restrictions across many geographies led to increased spending in other categories, which weakened Chromebook and tablet demand.

The double-digit growth in the smartphone market in the early quarters of 2021 came to an end in the third quarter of 2021 as worldwide shipments declined 6.7% year over year.

The growth in Q3 marks the sixth consecutive quarter of growth for the PC market as the onset of the pandemic has led to a surge in demand while also contributing to component shortages and other supply challenges.