Kingston has announced that it has been able to maintain its position as the number one third-party channel supplier of SSDs for the 6th consecutive year. According to a new report by TrendForce, Kingston accounted for 28% of the 114 million SSD units shipped in 2022.
In spite of reduced global SSD shipments in 2022, Kingston not only retained its top position but also saw its market share grow year-on-year. In comparison, second-place supplier ADATA accounted for only 9% of the total channel market share, while the top five third-party suppliers (non-semiconductor) accounted for almost 60% of the total shipments in 2022.
In 2022, Kingston launched its new NV2 client NVMe, which quickly became the most popular selling drive in Kingston’s lineup this year, with over 12M units sold worldwide since launch. The company also refreshed its Kingston FURY Renegade SSD to include a heatsink option ideal for console and PC gamers.
“It’s an honor to achieve this top ranking for another year”, said Kingston. “From the beginning, Kingston has remained steadfast in our commitment to serving our customers and channel partners across the globe, and it’s through these strong and enduring relationships that our SSD business has experienced remarkable growth. The recent findings from TrendForce serve as a testament to the dedication and hard work of our entire team, and we are grateful for the recognition and success we share with them.”