China’s Foldable Smartphone Shipments Slow in 2024 Amid Global Demand Dip
- THE CHINA NOW
- Dec 23, 2024
- 3 min read

Summary
China's foldable smartphone shipments are expected to reach 9.1 million units in 2024, growing just 2% from the previous year.
This marks a significant slowdown compared to the explosive growth rates seen in previous years (e.g., 103% in 2023, 191% in 2022).
The global foldable smartphone market has experienced a 1% decline in shipments, largely due to underperformance by Samsung.
In 2024, China's foldable smartphone shipments are expected to show only modest growth, as the market experiences a slowdown following several years of explosive expansion. According to Counterpoint Research, shipments of foldable handsets in China are predicted to reach 9.1 million units this year, a 2% increase from 2023. This marks a significant contrast to the triple-digit growth rates seen in previous years, such as 103% in 2023, 191% in 2022, and an astonishing 442% in 2020.