this The smartwatches or ‘smartwatches’ market has grown by 13 percent In the first quarter of the year compared to the same period of 2021 exceptional leadership landscapeSamsung’s consolidation is second, accounting for more than a third.
Apple repeats itself as the smartwatch brand with the most shipments in the first quarter of 2022. 14 percent growth reached a market share of 36.1 percent (compared to 35.9%) compared to the previous year.
As Sujeong Lim, vice president of CounterPoint, noted in a press release, the loyalty of the brand’s followers underpins this leadership and defines Apple’s greatest popularity with the younger generation.
Samsung consolidates its second position, according to CounterPoint data. The South Korean manufacturer increased its shipments by 46 percent between the first quarter of 2021 and the first quarter of this year, capturing 10.1 percent of the market from 7.8 percent a year ago.
Huawei does not emphasize growth or decline It even lost market share in the analyzed period, increasing from 8.1 percent in 2021 to 7.2 percent in 2022. The market, which reached 5 percent compared to 3.4 percent a year ago.
By regions, shipments increased Chinesealthough this corresponds to 23 percent at market level, it is one percent less than a year ago when they experienced an increase of 8 percent.
CounterPoint analysts highlight the European example. This region accounts for 18 percent of the market, up from 21 percent in 2021, but annual shipment growth has remained “stable.”
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As a whole, the smartwatch market grew 13 percent between the first quarter of 2021 and the first quarter of this year. This is double-digit growth this market has experienced for the fifth quarter in a row, despite skepticism about the economic recovery from the pandemic.