The table provides data on the worldwide market share percentages of mobile phone sales for various manufacturers in the years 2005 and 2006.
Overall, Nokia maintained its dominant position in the market, increasing its share from 32.5% in 2005 to 35% in 2006. Motorola also saw a significant rise, growing from 17.7% to 21.1%, securing its second place. Conversely, Samsung experienced a slight decrease, with its market share dropping from 12.7% in 2005 to 11.8% in 2006.
Sony Ericsson exhibited notable growth, with its share increasing from 6.3% to 7.4% over the period. L.G., however, experienced a minor decline, from 6.7% in 2005 to 6.3% in 2006. BenQ Mobile faced a substantial reduction in its market share, falling from 4.9% to 2.4%.
The “Others” category, representing smaller manufacturers, saw a decline from 19.2% to 16.2%. This indicates a trend towards consolidation, with the major players capturing a larger portion of the market.
In summary, Nokia and Motorola strengthened their market positions between 2005 and 2006, while Samsung and L.G. saw slight declines. Sony Ericsson improved its market share, and BenQ Mobile experienced a significant decrease. The market overall became more concentrated among the leading manufacturers, with a reduced share for smaller competitors.