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太突然!“非洲手机之王”失速,利润大跌近7成
21世纪经济报道· 2025-05-10 08:23
Core Viewpoint - Transsion Holdings, known as the "King of Africa" in the mobile phone market, is facing unprecedented challenges despite its previous rapid growth and significant market share in Africa [1][2]. Group 1: Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, Transsion's revenue declined by 25.45% and net profit dropped by 69.87%, indicating a nearly 70% reduction in profitability compared to the same period last year [3][4]. - In 2023, Transsion experienced a remarkable net profit increase of 123%, positioning itself among the top five global smartphone manufacturers [4][6]. Group 2: Market Challenges - Increased competition from other Chinese manufacturers has emerged, particularly in the sub-$100 price segment, which has traditionally been Transsion's stronghold [6][7]. - The overall African market is facing growth bottlenecks due to economic and currency fluctuations, impacting both supply and demand for smartphones [6][7]. Group 3: Strategic Adjustments - Transsion has recognized the risks of focusing solely on the African market and has expanded its sales in other Asian countries, with revenue from Africa decreasing from 70% to 36% of total income by 2023 [7][8]. - The company has successfully penetrated Southeast Asian markets, particularly in Indonesia and the Philippines, by offering affordable smartphones priced under $100 [7][8]. Group 4: Supply Chain and Pricing Strategy - Transsion's supply chain strategy involves sourcing components from non-leading suppliers, giving it significant influence over its supply chain, similar to Apple's model [8]. - In 2023, Transsion adopted a low-price, high-spec strategy, increasing memory without raising prices, which proved effective but is now challenged by global economic pressures [8].
“非洲之王”在非洲遭遇挑战
最近发布的财报显示,传音控股在2025年第一季度营业收入下滑25.45%,净利润下滑69.87%,也就是 说,比去年同期的盈利能力少了近7成。但在2023年,传音是以"黑马"的超高增速姿态闯进全球前五手 机厂商阵营。传音的增长乏力其实在2024年已经有明显迹象,这家公司到底遭遇了什么? 因为从来没在中国市场卖过手机,可能国内大众不太了解这家公司。 但是在十多年前,你可能听过一句广告词:波导手机,手机中的战斗机。传音控股的创始人竺兆江当时 就在波导工作,在走过了全球70多个国家后,他把目光放到了非洲市场。 他发现,这里随处可见索尼、三星这些海外厂商的广告牌,却看不到一家中国手机厂商的身影,所以他 觉得,这里有很大的商机。在跟波导内部探讨这个想法,但是被否决后,2006年,他选择独立出来创 业,成立了传音控股。 他坚定立足非洲市场、充分下沉,从贫民窟到机场,传音的广告无处不在。 非洲人爱自拍?那么传音就开发深肤色美颜;当地网络差?他就推出了四卡四待手机。靠着极致性价比 和本地化,传音一度占据非洲近50%的市场,连三星都被他甩在身后。 就这样,2023年,传音净利润暴涨123%,跻身全球智能手机市场前五。 那么,一 ...