Despite component shortages, global PC shipments surged 55% year-over-year in Q1.
Published2021.04.14 12:09
Despite a shortage of computer components, global PC shipments grew 55% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2021, according to an analysis.
According to IDC, global shipments of traditional PCs, including desktops, notebooks, and workstations, reached 84 million units, a 55.2% increase year-over-year. Compared to the fourth quarter of 2020, shipments declined 8%.
“Unmet demand from the past year carried over into the first quarter, and additional demand due to COVID-19 continued to drive volumes,” said IDC’s Jitesh Ubrani.
On the other hand, he noted, “the market continues to struggle with setbacks, including component shortages and logistics issues, each of which has driven up average selling prices (ASPs).”
The continued revival of the PC market and the increase in ASP are primarily driven by the growth of the gaming industry, corporate demand for high-performance laptops, and increasing demand for touchscreens in the education sector.
“As we enter 2021, demand for PCs is broadly distributed across business, consumer, and education,” said IDC Vice President Ryan Reith. “The ongoing shortage in the semiconductor sector is expected to further extend PC vendors’ ability to fulfill customer orders as they restock inventory, which is positive for PC demand growth in the coming years,” he said.
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