Canalys is back again with another report. This time for global tablet shipments in Q2 2020. Due to the pandemic-driven lockdowns across the world, people are working and continuing their education from home. This drove the rise in shipments by 26% YoY with 37.542 million units in the second quarter of this year.
As always, Apple led the market with 14.249 million units in shipments accounting for 38% market share. However, iPad shipments only increased by 20% YoY. On the other hand, Lenovo was the fastest-growing brand in the quarter with 53% YoY growth and 2.81 million units in shipments. But the company came only at fifth position.
Securing the second place was Samsung with 7.024 million units and 18.7% market share. The South Korean tech giant grew by 39% YoY. Huawei secured the third position being the second fastest-growing brand with 45% YoY increase, thanks to 4.77 million units in shipments and strong performance in Western Europe.
Lastly, the fourth position was secured by Amazon with 3.164 million units in shipments and 8.4% market share. The company witnessed a 37% YoY growth and was also fourth in terms of this parameter.
According to analysts at Canalys, the tablet marked boomed in Q2 2020 as they are cheaper alternatives to laptops and desktops for work and education purpose. Adding to it, carriers and retailers across the world even offered various discounts to further boost sales.
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