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Apple’s revenue has been progressively declining in one of its most important markets, China. Since 2019, revenue equivalent to or greater than 4.5 billion has been lost yearly, despite a growth in sales between 2021 and 2022, which has been a source of concern for the market stock.
One of the reasons for the drop is the selling of Mac computers and iPads. However, since the announcement of the iPhone 15, demand in China has been lower than predicted.
According to Jeff Pu, an analyst at Haitong International Securities, a cause of decline in demand is the Huawei in China which has posed to be a strong competitor to Apple. The affordability and diversity of its Android phones such as the Huawei launched the 6.8-inch Mate 60 2023 with prices starting at 5999 (about $819), which was $200 less than the iPhone 15 Pro caused it to have a higher demand.
The political tension as well created from the effects of Trump’s trade war with China trade barriers on China , labor is becoming more expensive and he workforce as a whole is getting older. This has produced a shift in the two countries’ overall relations.
The question is whether this decision is optimal for Apple as Apple dominated the phone industry in China given their long term past. Due to lower labor costs, entering India and Vietnam proves beneficial allowing Apple to expand its sales in these nations. Recognizing the constant political concerns, Apple intends to avoid concentrating all of its investments in a single country.
Nonetheless, Vision Pro, Apple’s new spatial computing headset, a larger iPad Air, and conjecture about the iPhone 16 are likely to kick off 2024. Apple is still expected to dominate the market and maybe push customers’ wallets with higher prices WITH THE CONFIDENCE that sales revenue would remain strong despite the dip in sales.
Sources:
Apple Suffers 1st Quarterly Sales Decline in Nearly 4 Years (usnews.com)
As demand for iPhone 15 is weaker than expected, Apple could change strategy next year – SamMobile
Apple, the world’s most valuable stock, is about to start growing again (ft.com)
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Interesting read! Apple’s revenue dip in China, thanks to tough competition from Huawei and political tensions, has led to some smart moves. Despite the iPhone 15 hiccups, the buzz around Vision Pro and iPhone 16 hints at Apple’s confidence in bouncing back. Apple’s bet on innovation and customer loyalty is the key to regaining its industry dominance.