IDC: mobile phone market to decline

The company IDC summed up the results of the market of mobile phones in the third quarter of 2008. According to the analysts, the financial crisis impact on the market: growth was only 3.2% compared with the third quarter of 2007, as compared with the second quarter of 2008 was a decrease in rates - 0.4%. According to estimates of analysts, in the third quarter of this year has sold 299 million mobile phones. Experts also note that for the third quarter of the year is characterized by a certain slowdown: vendors are preparing for festive season, which could bring up to 20% annual returns. But the current situation this year, probably caused by a financial crisis.

IDC analysts also considered the development of the market in all major regions of the world:

� For example, in North America all become increasingly popular smartphones and communicators. This is facilitated by the release of new models such companies as Apple, Palm and Research In Motion. In addition, finally the first Android-smartphone G1.

� In Latin America, a growing market of mobile devices has been slower than expected. But converged devices segment demonstrates a real breakthrough. The region is estimated as growing market, but, suppliers and operators have tried to translate the users of services and entry-level machines at a high-quality proposals.
� In the EMEA region figures differ among themselves quite badly. In Western Europe, market growth slowed, although the position of smartphones and communicators, only strengthened. In regions such as Russia, Eastern Europe and Africa, reducing the mobile market is not particularly noticeable.
� In the Asia-Pacific region is also different results depending on the country. For example, in China and Indonesia noticeable growth, while in developed countries in the region - recession. For example, in Australia marked decline in sales occurred as a result of seasonal fluctuations, and because of the economic crisis. Developing markets of South Korea as a result of costly "war subsidy" Operators also shows decline.
With regard to suppliers of mobile phones, following the third quarter of 2008, in the Top 5 include: Nokia (39,4%), Samsung (17,3%), Sony Ericsson (8,6%), Motorola (8,5%) and LG (7,7%):