According to IDC, global PC shipments fell 4.9% YoY to 68.2 mln units in Q2 2026, the first quarterly decline after nine quarters of growth. The reversal was driven by ongoing memory chip shortages that prompted vendors to front‑load inventory. China shipments were 9.92 mln units, down 1.6% YoY, outperforming the global trend as rising memory prices were offset by firm commercial, government and large‑enterprise demand.

2026-07-09

According to IDC, global PC shipments fell 4.9% YoY to 68.2 mln units in Q2 2026, the first quarterly decline after nine quarters of growth. The reversal was driven by ongoing memory chip shortages that prompted vendors to front‑load inventory. China shipments were 9.92 mln units, down 1.6% YoY, outperforming the global trend as rising memory prices were offset by firm commercial, government and large‑enterprise demand.