Server Shipments set to Rise in 2026 as AI Demand Grows

Global server shipments are forecast to grow by 12.8% year on year in 2026, with AI server demand rising by more than 28%. Growth is being driven primarily by hyperscalers and enterprise investment in AI workloads.

Key takeaways

• Total server shipments are expected to rise 12.8% in 2026.
• AI server shipments are forecast to grow more than twice as fast as the overall market.
• Hyperscalers remain the primary demand driver.
• Traditional enterprise refresh cycles are accelerating to support AI workloads.

For IGT members, this forecast highlights sustained demand for enterprise and data centre hardware, alongside stronger long term residual values for AI capable systems. Traders and refurbishers should factor increased competition for supply, longer deployment cycles, and shifting buyer expectations around performance and energy efficiency.

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