Global wearables shipments grew 3% in 2016 Q3, with majority of shipments from basic wearable devices, such as fitness bands

Briefing

Global wearables shipments grew 3% in 2016 Q3, with majority of shipments from basic wearable devices, such as fitness bands

March 8, 2017

Briefing

  • Q3 Growth in Global Wearables Shipments – IDC reports wearables shipments grew by 3.1% in 2016 Q3 from 2015 figure to 23 million units
  • Basic Wearables Dominance – Basic wearables make up 85% of wearables market, growing in double digits, driven by newer models, more users, and summer season
  • Market Leadership – Fitbit has 23% market share, remaining number one brand with release of Charge 2 and potential expansion to smartwatches
  • Apple Smartwatch Decline – Apple’s smartwatch shipments declined 71% year-over-year, with market share declining from 17.5% in Q32015 to 4.9% in 2016 Q3

Accelerator

Sector

Information Technology

Organization

Apple Inc., Fitbit Inc., IDC

Source

Original Publication Date

December 5, 2016

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