The market for computers and tablets will grow in 2020, but further forecast is negative

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The market for computers and tablets will grow in 2020, but further forecast is negative

The International Data Corporation (IDC) has released a fresh forecast for the global Personal Computing Devices (PCD) market. The industry is going through quite difficult times due to the pandemic and the unstable economic situation.

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IDC’s data covers shipments of traditional personal computers (desktops, laptops, and workstations) as well as tablets and 2-in-1 gadgets with detachable keyboards.

This year, as reported, in connection with the transition of company employees to remote work, and students and schoolchildren for distance learning, there was a surge in demand for computer equipment. As a result, by the end of 2020, shipments of PCD devices will rise by 3.3% compared to last year, reaching 425.7 million pieces.

IDC’s data covers shipments of traditional personal computers (desktops, laptops, and workstations) as well as tablets and 2-in-1 gadgets with detachable keyboards.

This year, as reported, in connection with the transition of company employees to remote work, and students and schoolchildren for distance learning, there was a surge in demand for computer equipment. As a result, by the end of 2020, shipments of PCD devices will rise by 3.3% compared to last year, reaching 425.7 million pieces.

Overall, the CAGR (compound annual growth rate) is projected at minus 2.2% from 2020 to 2024. In 2024, the market volume will be 389.6 million units. 

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