# chipmakers

Memory Shortage Could Trigger a 13% Collapse in Smartphone Shipments in 2026, IDC Warns

IDC has cut its 2026 smartphone shipment forecast to about 1.1 billion units, forecasting a roughly 13% decline driven by a memory/storage chip shortage. The disruption favours large OEMs and major memory manufacturers, risks higher prices and delayed product launches, and could lengthen replacement cycles for consumers.