TrendForce forecasts 13.6% drop in 2026 laptop shipments
TrendForce said on July 1, 2026 that global laptop shipments are expected to fall 13.6% in 2026, with MacBook price increases contributing to the decline.
TL;DR
- TrendForce forecasts a 13.6% decline in global laptop shipments in 2026.
- The report says MacBook price increases will contribute to lower shipments.
- Apple is still expected to outperform the broader laptop market.
TrendForce said global laptop shipments will decline 13.6% in 2026. The report, cited by 9to5Mac on July 1, 2026, links part of that decline to expected MacBook price increases.
The 9to5Mac report says Apple is still expected to outperform the broader laptop market despite the projected MacBook price increases. The source excerpt does not provide shipment volumes, regional breakdowns, or specific MacBook pricing changes.
The source frames the TrendForce findings as a global laptop market forecast and identifies MacBook pricing as one contributing factor. The available source material does not name specific MacBook models or provide comparative forecasts for other laptop manufacturers.
Related questions
- What is TrendForce forecasting for global laptop shipments in 2026?
- How do MacBook price increases factor into the 2026 laptop shipment outlook?
- Does TrendForce expect Apple to perform better than the overall laptop market?
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