Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
In the decade through 2007, the Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing industry developed rapidly as domestic and foreign demand for the industry's products increased. However, the appreciation of the yuan and the global recession contributed to exports declining in 2008 and 2009, while domestic demand increased slowly in those years. Declining final prices and intense industry competition contributed to slow industry revenue growth and profit declines in some years. In addition, laptops have become more popular, which has brought changes to the development of this industry as demand for some computer peripheral equipment has declined. However, with economic recovery and rising demand, industry revenue rebounded strongly in 2010.... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Products Chapter
The largest product segment in this industry includes sound and video cards, motherboards and other components. This segment is forecast to account for 41% of industry revenue in 2011. Each of these is necessary components for a computer, and continues to increase in complexity and capacity, which assists in keeping pricing levels high.
LCD monitor revenue is expected to make up 19% of total industry revenue in 2011, with sales increasing rapidly in recent years. LCD monitors have less power consumption, occupy less room, and can present larger flat screens. These advantages attract consumers to these over inexpensive CRT monitors, and switch to LCD monitors... purchase to read more