According to an October report by KGI Securities Investment Advisory Co., the global demand for PCs could weaken in 2022. This is expected to occur because of the shift in consumer and educational spending that comes with the rise in vaccination rates.
KGI reports that PC shipments are expected to decrease by 2.6% year-over-year to 323.9 million units in 2022. In 2021, global PC shipments reportedly increased by 7.6% to hit a mark of 332.5 million units shipped.
The report said that the expected decrease can be attributed to weak Chromebook and desktop PC sales. However, the organization did say commercial and gaming notebook computers will likely outperform the overall PC market next year.
“The hybrid work model will be the new normal in the pandemic era, driving stronger demand for commercial laptops than desktops,” KGI analysts Angela Hsiang and Alex Yu said in the research piece. “Therefore, PC vendors will work to strengthen their products, such as those equipped with faster processors, high-profile lenses, and the ability to connect to the Internet any time.”
(All information was provided by Taipei Times)
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