Abstract
This IDC study presents an updated look at the worldwide PC marketplace going
forward. It incorporates the latest quarter of 4Q07 with a forecast up to 2012.
It is valid as of March 2008 and provides forecast and growth figures for PC
shipments at the worldwide level and for key regional markets. Details include
unit, value, and average system price (ASP) figures, including compound annual
growth rates (CAGRs) for the period 2007-2012. For comparison purposes, the
tables in this document also include historical figures for 2004-2007.
"The PC market looks poised for positive growth in 2008 worldwide, despite the
broadening of economic weakness in specific mature economies. Growth continues
to stem from portable adoption, consumer demand, retail, new technology
offerings, lower prices, and growth in emerging markets. The biggest risk
factor comes from economic uncertainty affecting the United States, potentially
creating a ripple effect through many regions," says Doug Bell, PC Tracker
analyst.
Table of Contents
- Table of Contents
- IDC Opinion
- In This Study
- Methodology
- Historical Market Values and Exchange Rates
- Table: Exchange Rates, 2003-2007 (%)
- Situation Overview
- Future Outlook
- Forecast and Assumptions
- Regional Update and Outlook
- Worldwide
- Table: Worldwide PC Shipments by Region, 2004-2012 (000)
- Table: Worldwide PC Value of Shipments by Region, 2004-2012 ($M)
- United States
- Table: U.S. PC Shipments, Value of Shipments, and Average System Price by Form Factor, 2004-2012
- Western Europe
- Table: Western Europe PC Shipments, Value of Shipments, and Average System Price by Form Factor, 2004-2012
- Japan
- Table: Japan PC Shipments, Value of Shipments, and Average System Price by Form Factor, 2004-2012
- Asia/Pacific Excluding Japan
- Table: Asia/Pacific Excluding Japan PC Shipments, Value of Shipments, and Average System Price by Form Factor, 2004-2012
- Rest of World
- Table: ROW PC Shipments, Value of Shipments, and Average System Price by Form Factor, 2004-2012
- Value Forecast Summary and Average System Price Outlook
- Form Factor Outlook
- Table: Worldwide PC Shipments, Value of Shipments, and Average System Price by Form Factor, 2004-2012
- Assumptions
- Table: Key Forecast Assumptions for the Worldwide PC Market, 2008-2012
- Market Context
- Table: Worldwide PC Shipments by Region, 2005-2012: Comparison of 3Q07 and 4Q07 Forecasts (000)
- Figure: Worldwide PC Shipments and Growth, 2005-2012: Comparison of 3Q07 and 4Q07 Forecasts
- Figure: Worldwide PC Shipment Value and Growth, 2005-2012: Comparison of 3Q07 and 4Q07 Forecasts
- Figure: U.S. PC Shipments and Growth, 2005-2012: Comparison of 3Q07 and 4Q07 Forecasts
- Figure: Western Europe PC Shipments and Growth, 2005-2012: Comparison of 3Q07 and 4Q07 Forecasts
- Figure: Japan PC Shipments and Growth, 2005-2012: Comparison of 3Q07 and 4Q07 Forecasts
- Figure: Asia/Pacific Excluding Japan PC Shipments and Growth, 2005-2012: Comparison of 3Q07 and 4Q07 Forecasts
- Figure: Rest of World PC Shipments and Growth, 2005-2012: Comparison of 3Q07 and 4Q07 Forecasts
- Essential Guidance
- Learn More
- Related Research
- Drivers/Inhibitors
- Table: Short-Term Accelerators and Inhibitors in the Global PC Market
- Table: Long-Term Accelerators and Inhibitors in the Global PC Market
- Definitions
- Table: Geographic Categories by Region
- Synopsis