PC shipments dropped over 20 percent in Q3 due to RAM price hikes
Global PC shipments fell 21 percent in Q3 2026 due to rising component costs for RAM, SSDs, and processors. Analysts suggest the market may face continued stagnation through 2027.
Why it matters
Indicates a cooling of the consumer electronics market driven by supply chain inflation and component pricing.
Demand for new PCs took a hit after months of price hikes, with Counterpoint Research reporting global PC shipments fell 21 percent year-over-year in Q3 2026. That’s in line with earlier reports from IDC and Omdia. It’s not just PCs, either — that same quarter, smartphone shipments also hit a 14-year low.
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