April shipments of foreign-branded phones in China up 1.8% Y/Y, CAICT data shows

Foreign-branded mobile phone shipments in China rose 1.8% in April from a year earlier, according to Reuters calculations based on government-affiliated research firm data. The reading suggests modestly firmer demand for imported handsets, including Apple’s iPhones, but the move is small and largely informational. Market impact is likely limited absent additional detail on brand-specific performance.

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Foreign-branded mobile phone shipments in China rose 1.8% in April from a year earlier, according to Reuters calculations based on government-affiliated research firm data. The reading suggests modestly firmer demand for imported handsets, including Apple’s iPhones, but the move is small and largely informational. Market impact is likely limited absent additional detail on brand-specific performance.