시장조사업체인 카운터리서치(Counterpoint Research)가 29일 발표한 중국시장의 메이커별 9월중 점유율 현황에 따르면 애플이 19%로 1위에 올랐다.
애플은 올 3월까지 1위였으나 이후 내리막을 걸어 샤오미와 화웨이에 선두를 내줬다.
여기에는 아이폰6S의 출시효과가 컸다.
애플은 지난 9월 처음으로 중국을 1차 출시국으로 포함했다.
새 제품인 아이폰6S와 아이폰6S 플러스 등이 많이 팔리고 있다.
중국에서 가장 많이 팔린 최고의 인기품목은 아이폰6S 로즈골드다.
화웨이와 샤오미와 17% 점유율을 기록하며 2위와 3위를 차지했다.
화웨이가 샤오미를 제친 것이 주목된다.
한편 삼성전자의 중국 시장 점유율은 계속 떨어지고 있다.
상성전자 점유율은 7월 10%, 8월 5%에 이어 9월에는 4%로 하락 했다.
삼성전자는 상반기에 갤럭시S6 시리즈 또 하반기에는 갤럭시노트5, 갤럭시S6 엣지 플러스등을 잇따라 중국시장에서 출시했으나 점유율은 하락하고 있다.
다음은 카운터리서치사의 중국시장 스마트폰 점유율 발료자료 전문
According to Counterpoint Research’s Monthly Market Pulse report, Apple took the number one spot in September in both China and the US, the world’s largest and most important smartphone markets. The latest iPhones, iPhone 6s and 6s Plus, were an instant hit in these markets and Apple’s move to prioritize China as an initial launch country for the first time has paid off.
Apple’s iPhone sales in China broke records as it crossed the 7 million units per month mark for the first time, according to Counterpoint’s sell-through survey. Rose Gold color iPhone 6s models were the most popular in China and helped Apple climb to the top spot for the first time in September. It is a close race among the top 3 in China right now; Xiaomi was No. 1 in Q2 and Huawei in Q3. Now it looks like Q4 will be an Apple quarter, if the trajectory continues through December.
Commenting on Apple’s performance in China, Counterpoint’s Research Director, Tom Kang notes, “Apple has now conquered the Chinese market so it will come under sustained attack from local competitors. But it is becoming an embedded brand in China, standing for luxury and high quality”. Counterpoint’s Research Director Peter Richardson, commented, “With an iron grip on the US market and increasingly secure position in China, India will likely be Apple’s next target market. But India is a very different market to China and will consequently require a separate and distinct strategic approach”.
Methodology:
Counterpoint’s Monthly Market Pulse market share data is based on sell-through (sales) surveyed at major mass retailers, distributors across different markets (35 countries) by Counterpoint Research’s team plus cross checks with supply chain surveys, demand-side surveys & expert Analyst estimates, to complete the global monthly sales database.
Background:
Counterpoint Technology Market Research is a global research firm based in Asia specializing in analysis of the TMT industry. It services major technology firms and financial firms with a mix of monthly reports, customized projects and detailed analysis of the mobile and technology markets. Its key analysts are experts in the industry with an average tenure of 14 years in the high tech industry.
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