A new analytical report reveals that PC shipments (excluding tablets) to the United States grew 7% year-on-year to 17.9 million units in Q3 2024. Notebooks drove this growth, with shipments up 9% annually. Total PC shipments to the US are expected to rise 6% to just under 70 million units in 2024.

The Canalys research Q3-2024 PC Market Chart below shows that Apple came in forth place with a health 13% annual growth. With Apple having refreshed their Mac lineup in November, calendar Q4 should be stronger for Apple.

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Canalys Analyst Greg Davis stated that “With reports of import tariffs seemingly on the horizon, the PC market will likely be impacted in a noticeable way."  Signals from the supply chain suggest there will be some stockpiling of inventory in early 2025 to get ahead of the anticipated rise in prices from tariffs.