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What We Saw: U.S. Consumer and Office Print Activity, 4Q25

Publisher IDC
Published Apr 07, 2026
Length 12 Pages
SKU # IDC21084353

Description

This IDC Market Perspective provides an update on office and consumer printer shipment activity in the fourth quarter of 2025 for the United States.“Printer and MFP shipments beat expectations in 4Q25, as inkjet spending was stronger than expected, driven by holiday spending on consumer-targeted devices. Tariffs stabilized a bit in 4Q25, though economic indicators remained soft, resulting in little change in the underlying economic uncertainty. Shipment declines are expected to be moderate in 2026, softened by comparison with a weak 2025, but current expectations for 2026 face downward risk from geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and lingering economic weakness.” — Geoffrey Wilbur, research manager, Imaging, Printing, and Document Solutions, IDC

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12 Pages

Executive Snapshot

Key takeaways

Recommended actions

New Market Developments and Dynamics

Fourth-quarter price changes

Market trends by technology

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