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Nvidia's China AI chip share drops to 34% as Huawei gains
Image: Crypto BriefingNvidia's share of China's data‑center AI chip market fell to 34% in the first half of 2026, according to IDC. Nvidia shipped 678,000 units, down 44% year over year, after U.S. export controls limited sales. Huawei shipped 572,000 chips, holding about 28% of the market. Non‑GPU AI accelerators rose nearly 80% to 1.016 million units, overtaking GPUs by volume. Total AI accelerator shipments reached 2.008 million units.
Key points
- Nvidia's share of China's data‑center AI chip market fell to 34% in H1 2026.
- Nvidia shipped 678,000 units to China, a 44% YoY decline.
Why it matters
The reduction in Nvidia shipments and rise of Chinese AI chips may affect the supply and pricing of mining hardware that relies on GPUs, while the growth of non‑GPU accelerators could influence future mining designs.
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Nvidia’s share of China’s AI chip market falls to 34% as Huawei closes in
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