Domestic shipments of personal computers hit record highs in value and volume in fiscal 2000, amid growing demand from individuals as the Internet continues to gain popularity, an industry group said Tuesday.

The Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association said PC shipments during the fiscal year, which ended March 31, grew 22 percent from the year before to 12.1 million units, the first time the figure has surpassed 10 million.

In value, shipments came to 2.144 trillion yen, up 9 percent.