The table illustrates the market shares of various mobile phone manufacturers around the globe for the years 2005 and 2006.
Overall, it is evident that Nokia held the most significant market share in both 2005 and 2006, with a notable increase in their share over the year. While other manufacturers, such as Motorola, initially held a considerable portion of the market, they saw a decline in their individual market share over this period.
In 2005, Nokia dominated the market with 32.5% of global sales, followed by Motorola at 17.7%, Samsung at 12.7%, and Sony Ericsson at 6.3%. The remaining market share was divided among LG, BenQ Mobile, and other manufacturers. By 2006, Nokia had further strengthened its position, achieving a market share of 35%. Motorola also experienced an increase in its market share, reaching 21.1%, but Samsung and Sony Ericsson both witnessed a slight decline.
Interestingly, LG’s market share remained relatively consistent at 6.7% in 2005 and 6.3% in 2006. However, BenQ Mobile experienced a substantial decrease, dropping from 4.9% to 2.4%. Notably, the combined market share of ‘others’ also decreased from 19.2% to 16.2% over the two-year period, suggesting that competition for the remaining market share was intensifying.