Global Mobile Phones Market: Key Research Findings 2011
Research Outline
Yano Research Institute has conducted a study on global mobile phones market with the following conditions:
Yano Research Institute has conducted a study on global mobile phones market with the following conditions:
1. Research period: September to December, 2011
2. Research target: domestic manufacturers of cell phone/smart phones, overseas manufacturers of cell phone/smart phones and PCs, contract manufacturers overseas, design houses for mobile phones overseas, market research companies overseas, domestic component manufacturers, and other organizations in the industry
3. Research methodologies: Face-to-face interviews by the specialized researchers, telephone/email surveys, and literature research
<What is the mobile phones market?>
Smart phones are included in the size of the mobiles phone market in this research. However, PHS, digital photo frames, and tablet PCs are not included in this research.
Smart phones are included in the size of the mobiles phone market in this research. However, PHS, digital photo frames, and tablet PCs are not included in this research.
Summary of Research Findings
n Global shipment volume of mobile phones in FY2010 rose to 1,378.45 million
In FY2010, 1,378.45 million mobile phones were shipped throughout the world, an increase by 10.6 % Y-on-Y. The growth stemmed from expansion of demands in the emerging and the developing countries and also from popularity for smart phones in the advanced countries. The growth was prominent especially in Asian and Oceania regions
n Global shipment volume of mobile phones in FY2011 is expected to be 1,492.06 million
It is estimated that global shipment volume of mobile phones in FY2011 is to grow further to reach 1,492.06 million, an increase by 8.2% Y-on-Y. Rapid growth is shown not only in Asian countries but also in the emerging and the developing countries in mid-to-southern America and Africa. Booming smart phone demands in the advanced countries is also likely to boost the shipping volume of entire mobile phones.
n Global shipment volume of smart phones in FY2011 expected to be 474.65 million
The global shipment volume of smart phones in FY2011 is anticipated to attain 474.65 million, an increase by 71.2% compared to the previous year. In addition to the penetration in the advanced countries, smart phones have begun to fully spread across developing countries. Those products that support open platforms have also attracted a flood of new comers in the market.
n Future outlook
Global subscribers of mobile phones are estimated to rise to 7,993.73 million people in FY2017, while 1,919.13 million of mobile phones are likely to be shipped globally.
Published Report
Report Title: Global Market of Mobile Phones 2011-2012
*The information provided in the "Research Summary" is what is as of the date of announcement and could be altered or renewed without any prior notice.