Refurbished IT hardware market growth

The market for refurbished IT hardware is experiencing significant growth as supply chain disruptions and rising component costs drive a shift toward circular economy practices.

Initial reports indicated that companies were moving away from traditional procurement models to ensure operational stability amid component shortages. Specialized firms reported triple-digit year-over-year growth, while IT resellers noted an increasing number of customers actively requesting refurbished products. Industry experts highlighted that long-term growth in this sector depends on improving transparency regarding device condition, battery health, and warranty terms.

This trend has been further accelerated by sharp increases in the cost of new hardware. Since early 2025, prices for laptops and desktops have risen by 20% to 30%, with certain components like RAM and storage seeing surges as high as 300% due to raw material costs and geopolitical conflicts. Consequently, sales of refurbished desktops and laptops have risen, providing consumers with alternatives that can be up to 60% cheaper than new models.