Global shipments of personal computers (PCs) and tablets will decline by 15.2% to 384.8 million units in 2023, research firm International Data Corporation (IDC) forecasts.
IDC significantly worsened its forecast from March, when it expected sales to decline 11.2% to 403.1 million units.
Demand for PCs and tablets continues to weaken, and many macroeconomic indicators have either deteriorated or remained unchanged over the past few months, IDC noted, explaining the lowered forecast.
The organization’s analysts, however, expect the market to recover in 2024, forecasting an increase in PC and tablet shipments to 403.1 million units. By the end of 2027, IDC predicts shipments will reach 425 million units.
“The situation in the global economy remains challenging, with consumers restricting spending and companies postponing purchases,” IDC said in its review.
PC sales are projected by the organization to decline 14.1% to 250.8 million units in 2023, while tablets will drop 17.1% to 134 million units.
