New information from IDC reveals that: Global smartphone shipments are falling. Current behavior since it doesn’t reflect the best panorama year may be affected and be worse than 2021. Apple iPhone may be one of the least affected by this situation.

Global smartphone shipments fall, Apple’s iPhone will last

According to the published report, Shipments will decrease by 3.5%. The total figure for the decline will be approximately 1.31 billion. Industry-wide growth of 1.6% was already predicted. The reasons are many, but the most important are Recent lockdowns in China caused by the increase in COVID-19 cases in that part of the world.

Inflation and geopolitical conflicts in the world are also important reasons. although it does not represent a problem as strong as the health crisis. All companies engaged in the production and sale of smartphones will be angry at this, Although Apple will be able to protect itself from what has already been exposed. Apple’s one better control of your supply chain Y segment to which it belongs (premium-high range) are the least damaged in terms of economic factors.

Chart: Global smartphone shipments from 2020 and future projection to 2026

Europe is the region most affected by the drop in shipments

IDC shows a 22% drop in Europe alone. This is followed by the Chinese region with 11.5%. Most surprising is that most of the Asian region, at least, will show slight growth of 3%. The drop in shipments is estimated to be temporary. and that the market is recovering normally. Despite the situation that Apple is facing in this part of the world, it is the opposite of the iPhone in the US.

The truth is that supply problem in terms of semiconductors can be solved Soon or later, in the second half of the year. If all goes well, global shipping growth will turn into a positive growth figure. IDC predicts 5% growth in the industry by 2023.

In addition to the challenges the world is facing, COVID-19 and lack of production are challenges that most manufacturers must overcome, particularly those looking to grow in emerging markets and with competitive price-benefit devices. Meanwhile, Apple is calm as its highest-ever market share figure in China was announced earlier this year.