Chinese PC Market Sees Decline in 2022, but Huawei Achieves Impressive Growth; Stabilization Predicted for 2023

According to recent research data from Canalys, the shipment of PCs (including desktops, laptops, and workstations) in China reached 48.5 million units in 2022, a decrease of 15% from 2021. However, Huawei's PC shipments increased by 89.1% YoY, securing the fifth spot in the ranking.

The report indicates that the PC market (including desktops, laptops, and workstations) in China declined by 26% YoY in Q4 2022. Desktop shipments (including desktop workstations) decreased by 3.7 million units, a YoY decline of 34%, while laptop shipments (including mobile workstations) were 8.5 million units, a YoY decline of 39%.

In terms of specific computer brands, Lenovo remained the top brand, followed by Dell and HP, but all saw declines in shipments, with drops of 15.5%, 21.5%, and 16.6% respectively. Huawei showed the most impressive performance in desktop and laptop devices last year, with a significant YoY increase of 89.1%, placing it in fifth place. In Q4 2022, Huawei even surpassed Asus to rank fourth.

Canalys predicts that PC shipments in 2023 will tend to stabilize, with a shipment volume of about 48.3 million units, similar to that of 2022. Due to the gradual recovery of the economy, the commercial sector will rebound by 10% in 2023, while the consumer sector will continue to decline by 9% and is expected to recover only in the fourth quarter. Canalys expects desktop shipments (including desktop workstations) to increase by 15% in 2023, reaching 17.3 million units, while laptop shipments (including mobile workstations) will decline by 7% to 30.9 million units.

This information can help in forecasting demand for various PC components and adjusting inventory accordingly. It is also useful for identifying which PC brands and models are performing well in the market and which ones are declining, providing valuable insights for business strategy and decision-making.