Computer peripherals are becoming progressively more important.
In 2007, China’s sales of personal computer or PCs, reached 27.94 million units. Laptop sales volume reached 6.30 million units, up 49.5% year on year while desktop sales volume stood at 21.05 million units, up 12.9% year on year.
This has accelerated the growth of the peripheral industry. In the first quarter of 2006, sales volume of computer peripherals stood at 50.09 million units, up 41.3% year on year. In 2007, sales value of computer peripherals in China increased by 14.9% year on year.
Market Publishers reports foreign brands have taken the leading places in computer peripherals market segment. In 2007, HP laser printer took up more than 60% of the market share. Epson stylus printer took up 69% of the market shares. Domestic brands were competitive only in the middle- and low-end markets.