More than 580,000 PCs were shipped in Japan in July, falling below the same month of the previous year for four consecutive months.
The main factor is that demand for schools has settled down, but some manufacturers are delaying shipments of some models due to a global shortage of semiconductors, and there are concerns about future impacts.
According to JEITA = Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association, which is made by electrical equipment manufacturers, the number of personal computers shipped in Japan in July was 588,000, a decrease of 3.5% from the same month last year.
The decrease is for 4 consecutive months.
Although shipments of portable laptop computers increased, mainly for teleworking, demand related to the national policy of deploying one terminal such as a personal computer at elementary and junior high schools nationwide has run its course. Overall, it decreased.
On the other hand, according to manufacturers, there are some models that have been delayed in shipping due to insufficient procurement of parts due to the global shortage of semiconductors these days.
According to an industry group, "It is unlikely that we will be forced to reduce production of personal computers as in the automobile industry, but we need to keep an eye on the future impact."