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Global PC Shipments Rebound in Q3 2025 as APAC, EMEA Surge and U.S. Growth Lags

Analysts tie the upswing to Windows 10’s support cutoff alongside large education refreshes in Japan.

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Overview

  • IDC estimates worldwide PC shipments rose 9.4% year over year in Q3 2025 to about 75.9 million units, while Omdia reports 72 million and 6.8% growth.
  • Asia-Pacific and EMEA each grew roughly 14% year over year, with Japan’s Windows 10 replacement cycle and the GIGA education program driving APAC gains.
  • U.S. sales increased by about 1% as tariff shocks and macroeconomic uncertainty slowed momentum following earlier shipment front‑loading.
  • Lenovo expanded its lead and share in Q3 2025, with IDC data showing about 25.5% market share and the top five vendors capturing just over three quarters of the market.
  • Apple’s quarter is characterized differently across firms, with IDC citing roughly 13.7% Mac growth and Omdia reporting 4.3%, while Windows 11 upgrade demand is expected to extend into 2026.