Global PC shipments to fall 8.2% in 2022 due to economic slowdown

New Delhi: The global macro-economic factors are set to hamper global shipments of traditional PCs this year, leading to a 8.2 per cent fall (on-year) to 321.2 million PC units.
Similarly, the forecast for worldwide tablet shipments has been lowered to 158 million units, a 6.2 per cent decline compared to 2021, according to a new IDC report.
Headwinds from lockdowns, war, and inflation are the leading factors behind slowing demand for PCs and tablets.
“Supply shortages have plagued the industry for a while and the recent lockdowns in parts of China continue to exacerbate the issue as factories struggle to receive new components from upstream suppliers while also facing issues downstream when it comes to shipping finished goods,” said Jitesh Ubrani, research manager for IDC Mobility and Consumer Device Trackers.
“While the restrictions are expected to ease soon, worker sentiment within the supply chain remains muted, and backlogs of deliveries will persist for the remainder of the year,” he added.
Also Read Global TWS shipments up 17% in tough market Despite the lower forecast for 2022, PC shipments are expected to remain well above pre-pandemic levels as upcoming device refreshes, robust commercial demand, and uptake within emerging markets continue to be drivers for the industry, the report noted.