The global PC market has recovered after two years of stagnation caused by the coronavirus pandemic. According to research firm IDC, global PC sales have increased for two consecutive quarters, which is good news for PC makers that have been in the doldrums for some time. In this quarter, Lenovo led the market with the highest sales and Apple recorded the highest growth.
Performance of different companies
Among various computer companies, Apple posted the largest growth this year, selling 20.8 percent more Macs than last year.
The Acer Group also performed well and increased its sales by 13.7%.
Looking at the top PC manufacturers, Lenovo remains the leader with the largest market share (22.7%). HP is close behind at 21.1%. Dell Technologies recorded a slight decline in sales, but now has a market share of 15.5 percent.
Reasons for the growth of the PC market
According to this report, there are several reasons for this growth. First, there is growing interest in computers capable of artificial intelligence (AI). Artificial intelligence is a type of computer technology that can learn and act like humans. That’s why businesses and individuals are looking for computers that can handle these powerful new applications.
Another reason PC sales are increasing is that companies are replacing older computers. While many companies refrained from purchasing new computers during the pandemic, they are now starting to upgrade their equipment.
However, it is important to note that not all locations are experiencing this growth. Sales in China are still slow and are affecting the entire market.
Top 5 Companies, Global Traditional PC Shipments, Market Share and Annual Growth, Q2 2024 (Preliminary Results, Millions Shipped)
| Company | 2Q24 Shipments | 2Q24 Market Share | 2Q23 Shipments | 2Q23 Market Share | 2Q24/2Q23 Growth |
| 1. Lenovo | 14.7 | 22.7% | 14.2 | 22.5% | 3.7% |
| 2. HP Inc. | 13.7 | 21.1% | 13.4 | 21.3% | 1.8% |
| 3. Dell Technologies | 10.1 | 15.5% | 10.3 | 16.4% | -2.4% |
| 4. Apple | 5.7 | 8.8% | 4.7 | 7.5% | 20.8% |
| 5. Acer Group | 4.4 | 6.8% | 3.9 | 6.2% | 13.7% |
| Others | 16.3 | 25.1% | 16.5 | 26.1% | -1.1% |
| Total | 64.9 | 100.0% | 63.1 | 100.0% | 3.0% |
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.