Lenovo
Lenovo is the leader in the global market among computer hardware suppliers during the pandemic. This Chinese company has a market share of 23.9%. Lenovo specializes in the production of personal computers as well as other equipment. In the first quarter of 2020, the company shipped 12.8 million computers.
Hewlett-Packard (HP)
The American company HP is the second largest supplier of electronic equipment. It has a market share of 21.8%. HP is one of the leaders in the field of information technology. Its laptops are in steady demand in many countries. The supply of HP computers amounted to 11.7 million in the first quarter this year.
Dell
Dell takes an honorable third place in this ranking. The company is one of the world's largest computer manufacturers. Dell's market share in this segment is around 19.6%. In the first quarter of 2020, the company managed to ship 10.5 million computers.
Apple
Apple, previously a leader in the computer market, has lost its dominant position to other suppliers. The company’s market share did not exceed 6% in the first quarter of 2020, while its delivery volume decreased to 3.2 million computers. In 2019, Apple was an absolute leader in the electronics market. However, the situation has deteriorated. According to analysts, Apple’s shipment fell by more than 20%.
Acer
Acer, a Taiwanese multinational hardware and electronics corporation, ends the list of the top 5 major suppliers of computer hardware. The company has a market share of 5.8%. In the first quarter of this year, Acer delivered 3.1 million computers. The company is considered to be one of Asia’s leaders in the production of computer equipment and electronics.
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