For the third quarter running, the EMEA PC market has surpassed expectations, expanding by more than 23% YTY in Q2 2005, according to IDC. Outpacing forecasts in unit terms, market value is likely to remain constrained, however, as the proliferation of entry-level price points across the market has been a major driver behind the unit growth levels observed. The continued rise of the dollar has also motivated many channel players to order systems ahead of the forthcoming back-to-school season, further boosting “sales in” shipment levels.
PC market in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Q2 2005 |
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| Shipments, 000 | Market share, % | Growth | |||
| Q2 2004 | Q2 2005 | Q2 2004 | Q2 2005 | YTY | |
| HP | 2,017 | 2,436 | 17.1% | 16.7% | 20.8% |
| Dell | 1,452 | 1,928 | 12.3% | 13.2% | 32.8% |
| Acer | 787 | 1,325 | 6.7% | 9.1% | 68.4% |
| Fujitsu Siemens | 836 | 1,065 | 7.1% | 7.3% | 27.4% |
| Lenovo | 677 | 0.0% | 4.6% | ||
| Others | 6,723 | 7,167 | 56.9% | 49.1% | 6.6% |
| Total | 11,816 | 14,598 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 23.5% |
| Source: IDC |
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