China’s Workstation Market: Lenovo Leads in Q1 2023

The concept of workstations refers to high-performance computers specially designed to meet technical computing needs, often used in fields such as digital media, scientific computing, and artificial intelligence (AI). In China, popular workstation brands include Lenovo’s ThinkStation and ThinkPad P, Dell’s Precision, and HP’s Z series.

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Decline in China’s Workstation Market in Q1 2023

IDC’s latest data shows that China’s overall PC market dropped by 27.4% year-on-year in Q1 2023. The workstation market saw a smaller decline of 7.4%. Despite this, Lenovo maintained its position as the leader in the Chinese workstation market, with a 42.8% market share. Dell ranked second, while HP saw a year-on-year increase in share, claiming third place.

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China’s workstation shipments in the first quarter of 2023 (Source: IDC)

Forecast for Growth in the Workstation Market

IDC predicts that the workstation market in China will recover in the second half of 2023. As sectors like digital media, scientific computing, and AI grow, the demand for workstations will rise. IDC expects annual workstation shipments to reach about 958,000 units by the end of 2023, marking a 9.5% increase from 2022.

Growth in Mobile Workstations

The mobile workstation segment also saw a decline, down by 5.2% year-on-year in Q1 2023. However, this was less significant than the overall workstation market decline. Mobile workstations are expected to account for 33.4% of the overall workstation market in 2023, which reflects their growing popularity in professional and academic environments.

Workstation Market Expected to Grow

IDC forecasts a 6.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for China’s workstation market over the next five years. As the economy recovers and technology advances, demand for workstations will likely increase in both commercial and consumer sectors.

Lenovo’s Continued Leadership in the Market

Lenovo, with its ThinkStation and ThinkPad P series, remains the dominant player in China’s workstation market. The company’s strong position is expected to continue as demand for workstations grows in sectors like AI, digital media, and scientific research.