Canalys: global tablet market is up 8.5% in Q1 as people replace pandemic-era slates
The global tablet market grew 8.5% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2025, reports Canalys. However, different markets had different reasons for the growth in shipments. There was a sharp uptick in tablet sales during the pandemic as people moved to work/study from home. However, those slates are now 4-5 years old and in need of replacement – that’s what pushed shipments in the US up in Q1. The Trump administration announced blanket tariffs but quickly made smartphones, tablets and chips exempt, so that didn’t move the needle much. However, tariffs will still have an effect –...
The global tablet market grew 8.5% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2025, reports Canalys. However, different markets had different reasons for the growth in shipments. There was a sharp uptick in tablet sales during the pandemic as people moved to work/study from home. However, those slates are now 4-5 years old and in need of replacement – that’s what pushed shipments in the US up in Q1. The Trump administration announced blanket tariffs but quickly made smartphones, tablets and chips exempt, so that didn’t move the needle much. However, tariffs will still have an effect –...
