Canalys reported a surge in Chromebook demand in Q2 2025, with 11 million units shipped in the first half. The primary driver is Japan's GIGA School Program, aimed at providing free devices and Wi-Fi for students. Shipments to Japan rose more than twentyfold, and this trend is expected to continue until mid-2026. Other Asian countries are also prioritizing Chromebook purchases for education, but long-term growth remains uncertain. Lenovo leads the market with 31 percent share, followed by HP and Acer. Meanwhile, tablet sales continue to grow, with subsidies in China playing a significant role.
Chromebooks are experiencing a period of revitalization driven by the GIGA School Program in Japan, which aims to provide free devices and Wi-Fi access for students.
Shipments to Japan grew more than twentyfold year on year due to the government-funded procurement, and this renewed demand is expected to continue through mid-2026.
While Lenovo leads the Chromebook market with 31 percent share, driven largely by its strong performance in Japan, HP and Acer follow in market share.
The tablet market has recorded six straight quarters of growth, fueled by consumer subsidies in China, contrasting with the uncertain future of Chromebook demand after mid-2026.
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