Band 9: The table shows the worldwide market share of the mobile phone market for manufactures in the years 2005 and 2006. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The table presents data on the global market share percentages of mobile phone sales for various manufacturers in 2005 and 2006.

Overall, Nokia maintained the largest market share in both years with a notable increase from 32.5% in 2005 to 35% in 2006. Motorola also experienced growth, rising from 17.7% to 21.1%, securing the second position. In contrast, Samsung’s market share decreased slightly from 12.7% in 2005 to 11.8% in 2006.

Sony Ericsson showed significant growth, increasing its share from 6.3% to 7.4% over the period. LG, on the other hand, had a slight decline from 6.7% in 2005 to 6.3% in 2006. BenQ Mobile faced a substantial reduction, dropping from 4.9% to 2.4%.

The ‘Others’ category, which includes smaller manufacturers, declined from 19.2% to 16.2%, indicating a trend toward consolidation with major players capturing a larger market share.

In summary, Nokia and Motorola strengthened their market positions during this period, while Samsung and LG saw marginal declines. Sony Ericsson improved its market share, while BenQ Mobile experienced a significant decrease. The market concentrated more among leading manufacturers, leading to a reduced share for smaller competitors