PC shipments fall 20.1 percent in “sharpest decline” since Q1 2023
Summary
PC shipments dropped sharply by about 20 percent in the third quarter of 2026, marking the biggest decline since early 2023. The fall was due to high prices, supply shortages, and vendors reducing production, which affected both desktops and laptops worldwide.Key Facts
- PC shipments fell 20.1 percent year over year in Q3 2026 according to IDC, reaching about 62.7 million units.
- Omdia reported a 21.2 percent decline in global shipments of laptops, desktops, and workstations.
- Desktop shipments fell 23.5 percent, and laptop shipments dropped 20.6 percent.
- The decline is the largest recorded drop in a third quarter by IDC.
- Vendors stocked up on parts earlier in the year due to expected memory price increases, leaving less demand in Q3.
- Memory and storage costs now make up nearly 40% of PC manufacturing expenses, up from about 15%.
- PC prices have increased more than four times in recent quarters, limiting consumer purchases.
- Analysts expect further shipment drops and ongoing supply issues into 2027 and 2028.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
