***Taiwan's PC Output Grew 40% from 1999
Taiwanese desktop PC production increased 40% by volume in 2000
over 1999, the Market Intelligence Center (MIC) reported. The MIC
indicated that in 2000 desktop PC shipment levels for both the
Taiwan and global markets remained stable throughout the year.
But the exports are gradually shifting from the US and Western
Europe to Asia.
Orders from Japan contributed 15% of total shipments, and other
Asia Pacific countries accounted for 11%. In 1999, both areas
generated only 9% each. Exports to Western Europe dropped from
25% of total shipments in 1999 to 22% in 2000. US shipments
decreased to 38% compared to 44% in 1999. OEM and ODM business
dominated 80% of the desktop PC industry in Taiwan.
China's Legend Computer became the tenth-largest desktop PC
manufacturer that attracted the domestic market and strong
distribution channels. Legend now holds a 1.7% share of the
global market.
Compaq still holds the number one position, with 13.7% of the
market, a slight decrease from 1999 due to lower-priced PCs. IBM
retreated from the retail market in Europe and North America,
moving down to number 4 with a 5.8% share.
Wave Issue 0102 1/9/01 Article 3-02