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Mobile handset market surged at a whooping 24% in
2005, says Telecom Trends International
Leading market
researcher reports Nokia remained at the top spot but Motorola had fastest
growth
Global mobile phone growth driven by emerging markets
Falls Church, Virginia; January 26, 2006 − With the global mobile handset market growing at a phenomenal rate of 24 percent, vendors shipped 796 million mobile phones worldwide in 2005, according to leading market researcher Telecom Trends International, Inc.
In a research report, Telecom Trends International said Motorola solidified its number two position in the market by registering an impressive growth of 40%. Nokia grew at 28%, increasing its share and solidifying its grip on the market as the top vendor. LG retained its share, but the shares of Samsung and Sony Ericsson declined slightly.
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Mobile Handset Market Shipments, 2005 |
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Units
in Millions |
Market
Share |
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Nokia |
265.20 |
33.3% |
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Motorola |
146.00 |
18.3% |
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Samsung |
102.90 |
12.9% |
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LG |
54.70 |
6.9% |
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Sony Ericsson |
51.20 |
6.4% |
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Others |
176.10 |
22.1% |
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Total |
796.10 |
100.00% |
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Source:
Telecom Trends International, Inc., January 2006 |
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“Nokia and Motorola have increased their combined share to over 50% of the market, said Naqi Jaffery, President of Telecom Trends International, Inc. The top five vendors control 78 percent of the market, he said.
The primary factor contributing to the surge in the handset market was the growth taking place in the emerging markets, Mr. Jaffery said. In the industrialized world, on the other hand, most of the growth is coming from replacements and upgrades, he said.
The research report titled: “Global Mobile Phone Market: Trends and Outlook,” provides an exhaustive analysis of the mobile phone market. The report forecasts the market by regions and technologies, and profiles major vendors.
One of the areas of focus of the report is the enhancements being incorporated into the mobile phone. The report examines technology developments that are impacting the transformation of the mobile phone into a multi-functional device.
Additional information regarding the report may be obtained by calling 703-237-8807, or sending an e-mail to research@telecomtrends.net.
About Telecom Trends International
Telecom Trends International, Inc. conducts
leading-edge research on trends and developments in the telecommunications
marketplace, and disseminates that research through published reports, custom
projects, briefings, and advisory services. The company performs market
analysis, technology assessment, and strategic planning.