The provided table delineates the global market share of various notebook computer manufacturers during the years 2006 and 2007.
Overall, it is evident that HP and Dell emerged as the dominant players in the market, witnessing prominent increases in their shares, while other competitors, particularly Fujitsu-Siemens, experienced notable declines.
In 2006, HP commanded a substantial market share of 31.4%, marking it as the leading manufacturer, followed by Dell at 16.6% and Acer at 11.6%. Other companies, including Toshiba, Lenovo, and Fujitsu-Siemens, held significantly lower shares at 6.2%, 6.6%, and 4.8% respectively. Collectively, the category labelled ‘Others’, which consists of smaller manufacturers, accounted for 22.8% of the market. The distribution indicates a strong concentration of market power among the top three companies, with HP securing nearly double the market share of its nearest competitor.
In 2007, HP’s market share experienced a noteworthy increase, rising to 34%, while Dell also improved its standing to 20.2%. However, Acer saw a slight decline, falling to 10.7%. Notably, Toshiba and Lenovo maintained relative stability, with their shares increasing marginally to 7.3% and decreasing slightly to 6.2%, respectively. The most significant decline was witnessed by Fujitsu-Siemens, which plummeted to 2.3%. The ‘Others’ category also contracted, representing only 19.3% of the market. This data reflects a trend of consolidation among the leading firms, underscoring HP and Dell’s growing dominance in the notebook market.