Global Shipments of PC Workstations Shrank Nearly 9% in 2023, but Recovery Expected as Several Market Drivers Coalesce in 2024, According to IDC
The COVID-19 pandemic initially helped to drive demand but later contributed to excess shipments, culminating in record volume of over 7.6 million in 2022.
- The COVID-19 pandemic initially helped to drive demand but later contributed to excess shipments, culminating in record volume of over 7.6 million in 2022.
- The first half of 2023 thus saw a sharp contraction from weak demand and high channel inventory.
- "For one, the market is still bigger than where things stood before the pandemic and is more resilient than the overall PC market.
- IDC expects workstation shipments to grow 5.2% in 2024 as the market replenishes stock and prepares for refresh projects.