TrendForce Projects Decline in Notebook Shipments for 2027
TrendForce reports potential drop in global notebook shipments amid rising component costs.
According to Tom's Hardware, TrendForce has projected a low single-digit percentage decline in global notebook shipments for 2027.
The forecast attributes this downturn primarily to high CPU, DRAM, and SSD prices, which are major concerns for manufacturers.
Key facts
- - Projected decline: Low single-digit percentage in global notebook shipments for 2027.
- - Production share outside China: Expected to fall below 20% by 2027.
- - Component cost impact: CPU, DRAM, and SSD account for ~68% of $900 notebook BOM cost in Q3 2026.
Sources
- Tom's HardwareTrendForce expects declining global laptop shipments to slow manufacturing exodus from China