IDC Expects PC Shipments to Fall by -6% in 2014 and Decline Through 2018
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. -- March 5, 2014 – Worldwide PC shipments fell by -9.8% in 2013, slightly better than a projected decline of -10.1%, but still the most severe contraction on record, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly PC Tracker. Fourth quarter results were slightly better than expected, but the outlook for emerging markets has deteriorated as competition from other devices and economic pressures mount. In mature regions, the fourth quarter was also slightly ahead of expectations, although the improvement seems driven by short-term factors like a slight rise in XP replacements and is not expected to last long. Overall growth projections for 2014 were lowered by just over 2%, and subsequent years were lowered by less than 1%. However, the changes are enough to keep long-term growth just below zero, and push volumes below 300 million throughout the forecast rather than staying slightly above this level.
Emerging regions were on forecast for the fourth quarter (finishing a dismal year with volume declining by -11.3%), but concerns about the impact of slower economic growth, the culmination of some large projects, and conservative expectations for factors like touch capability, migration off of Windows XP, as well as continued pressure from tablets and smartphones has further depressed expectations going forward.
"Emerging markets used to be a core driver of the PC market, as rising penetration among large populations boosted overall growth," said Loren Loverde, Vice President, Worldwide PC Trackers. "At the moment, however, we're seeing emerging regions more affected by a weak economic environment as well as significant shifts in technology buying priorities. We do expect these regions to recover in the medium term and perform better than mature regions, but growth is expected to stabilize near zero percent, rather than driving increasing volumes as we saw in the past."
"2014 will remain a challenging year for PC vendors in Asia as a cautious economic outlook means consumers will prioritize device purchases. At the same time, tectonic changes in politics will affect commercial spending in some of the major countries, like India, Indonesia, and Thailand, which are due to hold elections this year," said Andi Handoko, Research Manager for Client Devices, IDC Asia/Pacific. "The region is also seeing a void in public sector spending this year after huge education deals seen in India and Malaysia last year failed to materialize."
PC Shipments by Region and Form Factor, 2013-2018 (Shipments in millions)
Region | Form Factor | 2013 | 2014* | 2018* |
Emerging Markets | Desktop PC | 85.6 | 80.5 | 77.2 |
Emerging Markets | Portable PC | 96.2 | 87.2 | 94.5 |
Emerging Markets | Total PC | 181.9 | 167.7 | 171.7 |
Mature Markets | Desktop PC | 51.1 | 48.6 | 42.0 |
Mature Markets | Portable PC | 82.2 | 79.6 | 77.9 |
Mature Markets | Total PC | 133.3 | 128.2 | 120.0 |
Worldwide | Desktop PC | 136.7 | 129.1 | 119.2 |
Worldwide | Portable PC | 178.4 | 166.8 | 172.5 |
Worldwide | Total PC | 315.1 | 295.9 | 291.7 |
Source: IDC Worldwide Quarter PC Tracker, February 2014
* Forecast data
See Table and Taxonomy Notes below.
PC Shipment Growth by Region and Form Factor, 2013-2018
Region | Form Factor | 2013 | 2014* | 2018* |
Emerging Markets | Desktop PC | -9.5% | -6.0% | -0.6% |
Emerging Markets | Portable PC | -12.9% | -9.4% | 2.6% |
Emerging Markets | Total PC | -11.3% | -7.8% | 1.1% |
Mature Markets | Desktop PC | -4.8% | -4.8% | -3.2% |
Mature Markets | Portable PC | -9.3% | -3.1% | -1.4% |
Mature Markets | Total PC | -7.6% | -3.8% | -2.0% |
Worldwide | Desktop PC | -7.8% | -5.6% | -1.5% |
Worldwide | Portable PC | -11.3% | -6.5% | 0.8% |
Worldwide | Total PC | -9.8% | -6.1% | -0.2% |
Source: IDC Worldwide Quarter PC Tracker, February 2014
* Forecast data
Table Note: Mature Markets include U.S., Western Europe, Japan, and Canada. Emerging Markets includes Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa.
Taxonomy Note: PCs include Desktop, Mini Notebook and other Portable PCs which possess non-detachable keyboards, and do not include handhelds or Tablets such as the Apple iPad, Microsoft Surface Pro or Android Tablets
IDC's Worldwide Quarterly PC Tracker gathers PC market data in more than 80 countries by vendor, form factor, brand, processor brand and speed, sales channel and user segment. The research includes historical and forecast trend analysis as well as price band and installed base data. For more information, or to subscribe to the research, please contact Kathy Nagamine at 650-350-6423 or knagamine@idc.com.
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