Xiaomi Leads Indian Smartphone Shipments Despite 25 Percent YoY Dip: IDC

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Smartphone shipments in India plunged by over 27 p.c to 29.6 million within the October-December quarter of 2022, from 40.6 million within the year-ago interval, primarily because of inflationary pressures, market analysis agency IDC stated on Friday.

In response to the report, dwindling shopper demand because of excessive inflation remained a problem all year long regardless of the improved provide state of affairs.

Smartphone shipments within the sub-$300 (about Rs. 25,000) worth phase declined by 15 p.c whereas mid-premium and premium worth segments of $ 300-500 and over USD 500 (Rs. 41,000) grew by 20 and 55 p.c, respectively throughout 2022.

The entry-level smartphones beneath Rs. 12,500 a bit, shrunk to 46 p.c from 54 p.c a yr in the past.

IDC India, Analysis Supervisor, Consumer Gadgets, Upasana Joshi stated dearth of latest launches within the sub-$150 (about Rs. 12,000) smartphone phase restricted its development.

In response to IDC Affiliate Vice President, Gadgets Analysis, Navkendar Singh, rising costs and extra inventories are anticipated to be a priority at the least throughout the first half of the present yr.

“We must always anticipate a reasonably tough and extended restoration for the smartphone market, as issues round rising costs and extra inventories will stay a priority at the least within the first half of 2023.

“Distributors and channel companions have to rethink their plans for his or her entry-level portfolios, driving 5G system affordability with enticing trade-in packages and financing schemes,” Singh stated.

Xiaomi led the market throughout the quarter in addition to on an annual foundation with 18.6 and 21 p.c market share regardless of enormous dip in its cargo quantity on a year-over-year (YoY) foundation.

Xiaomi shipments declined by 38.3 p.c throughout the December 2022 quarter and 25 p.c on an annual foundation in 2022.

Apple maintained its lead within the premium phase with a 60 p.c share adopted by Samsung with a 21 p.c share.

Samsung smartphones cargo declined by 22.6 p.c within the December 2022 quarter and 6.6 p.c throughout the yr.

Samsung was the second largest participant throughout the quarter as nicely throughout the yr with 18.4 p.c and 18.1 p.c share respectively by way of smartphone shipments.

Total, 201 million cellphones have been shipped in 2022, clocking a 12 p.c annual decline.

“Characteristic telephone shipments stood at 57 million, a drop of 18 p.c YoY. Samsung, Xiaomi and Transsion have been the main corporations within the whole cell phone market,” the report stated.


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