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A practical collection of current numbers on consumer technology demand, online retail, and responsible end-of-life choices. Each figure links to its original source.
THE QUICK READ
Technology buying is moving through two realities at once: online retail continues to take a larger share of spending, while the products people already own still need a responsible next step. These figures give writers, shoppers, and researchers a clear, sourced snapshot of both.
Figures are reported as published by the named source. Forecasts are labelled as forecasts, and government estimates retain their stated periods and methodology.
$578B
The Consumer Technology Association projects a 4% year-over-year increase in U.S. consumer technology retail revenue for 2026.
SOURCE: Consumer Technology Association, 2026 Consumer Technology Industry Forecast$1.4T
CTA and NIQ forecast global tech and durables sales to approach $1.4 trillion in 2026, 5% higher than 2025.
SOURCE: Consumer Technology Association and NIQ, Global Tech & Durables Market Estimation, Q2 2026$340.2B
The Census Bureau’s seasonally adjusted estimate for Q2 2026 was $340.2 billion, up 12.2% from the same quarter in 2025.
SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau, Quarterly Retail E-Commerce Sales, Q2 202617.1%
The Census Bureau estimates e-commerce represented 17.1% of total U.S. retail sales on a seasonally adjusted basis in Q2 2026.
SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau, Quarterly Retail E-Commerce Sales, Q2 202616%
A 2024 EPA assessment says recent data suggest the U.S. generates 6.7 million tons of electronic waste and captures 16% for recycling.
SOURCE: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Recycling System Assessment, 202425 + DC
The same 2024 EPA assessment notes that 25 states and the District of Columbia have enacted statewide electronics-waste recycling programs.
SOURCE: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Recycling System Assessment, 2024WHAT THE NUMBERS SAY
The 2026 forecasts point to continued demand for useful technology across consumer categories, while Census data shows online buying remains a meaningful part of U.S. retail. For shoppers, that makes clear product details, compatibility information, and straightforward delivery expectations more useful than noise.
The end-of-life figures are a reminder that better tech choices also include what happens after a product is replaced. When a device is no longer useful, look for a responsible local reuse or recycling option before it becomes clutter or waste.
METHOD & SOURCES
This page uses public government reporting and named industry research. We use the newest published figure available from each source as of October 20, 2026. The sources are linked beside the relevant statistic, and are collected again below for easy review.
NORYZO. “Consumer Technology Statistics: 2026 Facts and Sources.” Updated October 20, 2026. https://noryzo.co/consumer-tech-statistics