--- title: "Mobile Accessories Statistics 2026: Earbuds, Chargers and USB-C Data" date: 2026-10-22 author: "Supriya Gharat" featured_image: "https://xtendedview.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/mobile-accessories-statistics-earbuds-chargers-usb-c-data-2.jpg" categories: - name: "Mobile" url: "/category/mobile.md" tags: - name: "Statistics" url: "/tag/statistics.md" --- # Mobile Accessories Statistics 2026: Earbuds, Chargers and USB-C Data Global true wireless stereo (TWS) shipments fell **0.7%** year-over-year (YoY) to **82.1 million** units in the second quarter of 2026, according to Omdia. That was the first YoY decline since 2Q23. These mobile accessories statistics start with earbuds because we found no regulator, statistics agency or company filing that publishes a global total for phone accessories, and the market sizes quoted by research sellers sit behind paywalls. Company filings carry the money side instead. In fiscal 2025, Apple’s Wearables, Home and Accessories sales were **$35,686 million**, down from **$37,005 million** a year earlier. Reported in Chinese renminbi (RMB), Anker’s revenue from smart charging and power storage products rose **31.0%** to RMB **8,930.2 million** in the first half of 2026. EU charging rules set the port for devices sold in the EU, and Qi2 certification sets the terms for wireless chargers that carry the Qi2 label. ## Key Takeaways - In fiscal 2025, Apple’s Wearables, Home and Accessories net sales fell to **$35,686 million** from **$37,005 million**, a **3.6%** decline. - Smart charging and power storage products accounted for **53.8%** of Anker’s total revenue in the six months to June 30, 2026. - Open Wireless Stereo (OWS) shipments grew **12%** to **11.1 million** units, lifting OWS share of total TWS shipments to **13.5%** in the second quarter of 2026. - In 3Q25, Apple remained the global TWS revenue leader despite a **4%** shipment decline, capturing around half of all TWS market value. - According to the European Commission, from **December 28, 2024**, USB-C charging rules apply to devices sold in the EU, including mobile phones, headphones and earbuds. - According to the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), over **1,200** new Qi2 products, transmitters and receivers, became certified in 2025. - According to the International Data Corporation (IDC), hearable shipments are forecast to reach **407.6 million** units in 2026. ## Editor’s Choice - Global TWS shipments, second quarter of 2026: **82.1 million** units. - Apple Wearables, Home and Accessories net sales, fiscal 2025: **$35,686 million**. - Anker smart charging and power storage revenue, first half of 2026: RMB **8,930.2 million**. - IDC hearables forecast, 2026: **407.6 million** units. - India earwear shipments, 2025: **84.7 million** units. - Anker PowerCore 10000 power banks recalled through the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC): about **1,158,000** units. ## Mobile Accessories Statistics: Revenue From Company Filings - We found no regulator, statistics agency or listed company that publishes a global mobile accessories market total, so company-reported revenue lines stand in for it. - In fiscal 2025, Wearables, Home and Accessories brought in **$35,686 million** of Apple’s **$416,161 million** in total net sales. - That line made up **8.6%** of Apple’s fiscal 2025 net sales. - Anker Innovations’ revenue grew **29.1%** in the six months to June 30, 2026. - Revenue from smart charging and power storage products amounted to RMB **8,930.2 million** at Anker in the same period. - Neither company breaks out phone cases, screen protectors or cables, and we found no primary figure for those categories. | Company line | Period | Reported revenue | Unit | |---|---|---|---| | Apple Wearables, Home and Accessories | Fiscal 2025 | 35,686 | $ millions | | Apple Wearables, Home and Accessories | Fiscal 2024 | 37,005 | $ millions | | Apple Wearables, Home and Accessories | First nine months of fiscal 2026 | 27,277 | $ millions | | Anker Innovations, total revenue | Six months to June 30, 2026 | 16,605,009 | RMB thousands | | Anker smart charging and power storage | Six months to June 30, 2026 | 8,930.2 | RMB millions | *Source: Apple FY25 Q4 and FY26 Q3 financial statements; Anker Innovations Interim Report 2026* ### How big is the mobile accessories market? We found no primary source that publishes a single global figure, so the total size of the mobile accessories market is not published by any primary source. Apple reports accessories inside a broader segment: in fiscal 2025, Wearables, Home and Accessories net sales reached **$35,686 million**. Seller estimates for the whole market are paywalled and publish no method, so they are not used here. ### About This Data The figures come from 14 sources: 3 Apple and Anker financial statements, 4 European Commission, EU law and CPSC pages, 5 IDC and Omdia releases and 2 WPC releases. All were published between September 2021 and September 2026 by primary publishers. Figures are reviewed on a rolling basis and updated when sources publish new editions. ## Wireless Earbud (TWS) Shipments by Quarter - Global TWS shipments fell **0.7%** YoY to **82.1 million** units in the second quarter of 2026. - Mainland China, the world’s largest TWS market, accounted for much of the decline, with shipments falling **9.5%**. - Shipments also declined in other top markets, including the US and India, while growth in emerging markets helped partially offset these declines. - In 3Q25, global TWS shipments were up just **0.33%** YoY. - The global TWS market achieved its highest growth rate since 2021 in Q1 2025, as shipments grew **18%**. - Across the three releases, the market moved from a strong rebound to flat quarters and then a small decline. SHIPMENTS · Source: Omdia, May 2025 to September 2026 SHIPMENTS Omdia · 2025 to 2026 Global TWS Shipments by Quarter (million units) 100 75 50 25 0 78 Q1 2025 92.6 Q3 2025 82.1 Q2 2026 SOURCE Omdia, May 2025 to September 2026 View the data| Quarter | Shipments (million units) | |---|---| | Q1 2025 | 78 | | Q3 2025 | 92.6 | | Q2 2026 | 82.1 | ### How many wireless earbuds are sold each quarter? Global TWS shipments were **82.1 million** units in the second quarter of 2026, according to Omdia. Shipments reached **92.6 million** units in 3Q25. Earlier, shipments grew **18%** to **78 million** units in Q1 2025, so quarterly volume stayed within that range across the three quarters shown. ## Recent Developments - **September 17, 2026:** Omdia reported global TWS shipments fell **0.7%** YoY to **82.1 million** units in the second quarter of 2026. - **September 17, 2026:** In the same release, OWS shipments grew **12%** to **11.1 million** units. - **August 30, 2026:** Anker’s revenue from smart audio and video products amounted to RMB **3,484.6 million**, a year-over-year increase of **24.5%**, in its interim report. - **August 30, 2026:** Anker’s revenue from smart home and innovation products amounted to RMB **4,186.3 million**, up **28.8%** year over year. - **Fiscal third quarter of 2026:** Apple reported Wearables, Home and Accessories net sales of **$7,883 million** for its fiscal third quarter, against **$7,404 million** a year earlier. ## Apple Wearables, Home and Accessories Revenue - In fiscal 2025, Wearables, Home and Accessories net sales totaled **$35,686 million**, compared with **$37,005 million** in fiscal 2024, a **3.6%** decline. - Sales in the category rose **6.5%** to **$7,883 million** in the fiscal third quarter of 2026. - Nine-month sales were up **2.3%** through the fiscal third quarter of 2026. - The category made up **7.2%** of Apple’s total net sales in the fiscal third quarter of 2026. - Of Apple’s [fiscal 2025 revenue](/apple-statistics/), iPhone brought in **$209,586 million** and Services **$109,158 million**. - The line bundles wearables, home products and accessories, and the statements give no accessories-only figure. Current vs Year-earlier · Source: Apple, FY25 Q4 and FY26 Q3 condensed consolidated statements of operations, 2025 and 2026 Apple · 2025 to 2026 Apple Wearables, Home and Accessories Sales ($ millions) Current vs Year-earlier Current period Year-earlier period 40,000 32,000 24,000 16,000 8,000 0 9,013 9,042 35,686 37,005 7,883 7,404 27,277 26,673 Q4 fiscal 2025 Fiscal 2025 Q3 fiscal 2026 Nine months, fiscal 2026 Current period · 9,013 Year-earlier period · 9,042 Current period · 35,686 Year-earlier period · 37,005 Current period · 7,883 Year-earlier period · 7,404 Current period · 27,277 Year-earlier period · 26,673 SOURCE Apple, FY25 Q4 and FY26 Q3 condensed consolidated statements of operations, 2025 and 2026 View the data| Period | Current period ($ millions) | Year-earlier period ($ millions) | |---|---|---| | Q4 fiscal 2025 | 9,013 | 9,042 | | Fiscal 2025 | 35,686 | 37,005 | | Q3 fiscal 2026 | 7,883 | 7,404 | | Nine months, fiscal 2026 | 27,277 | 26,673 | ## Anker Revenue by Product Line - Revenue from smart charging and power storage products amounted to RMB **8,930.2 million**, a year-over-year increase of **31.0%**, in the six months to June 30, 2026. - That line accounted for **53.8%** of total revenue. - Smart home and innovation products brought in RMB **4,186.3 million**, up **28.8%**. - Smart audio and video revenue was RMB **3,484.6 million**, up **24.5%**. - Charging and power storage grew fastest of the three lines, and it sits closest to the phone accessory core. - The interim report gives no unit counts for chargers, power banks or cables inside that line. SHARE OF TOTAL REVENUE · Source: Anker Innovations Interim Report 2026 SHARE OF TOTAL REVENUE Anker · 2026 Anker Revenue by Product Line, First Half 2026 (%) 53.8% SMART CHARGING AND POWER STORAGE Smart charging and powerstorage 53.8% Smart home and innovation 25.2% Smart audio and video 21.0% SOURCE Anker Innovations Interim Report 2026 View the data| Product line | Share of total revenue (%) | |---|---| | Smart charging and power storage | 53.8 | | Smart home and innovation | 25.2 | | Smart audio and video | 21.0 | ## Anker Revenue by Region - Northern America revenue reached RMB **7,564.1 million** in the six months to June 30, 2026. - Northern America revenue grew **32.7%** from the same period of 2025. - Northern America accounted for **45.6%** of Anker’s group revenue in the period. - Europe revenue rose **29.3%**. - In the People’s Republic of China (PRC), PRC revenue grew **94.5%**, though from the smallest of the four regional bases. - Rest-of-world revenue rose **13.5%**. - The geographical location of customers is based on the location at which the goods were delivered. First half 2026 (RMB thousands) vs First half 2025 (RMB thousands) · Source: Anker Innovations Interim Report 2026, geographic information note Anker · 2026 Anker Revenue by Region (RMB thousands) First half 2026 (RMB thousands) vs First half 2025 (RMB thousands) First half 2026 (RMB thousands) First half 2025 (RMB thousands) 8,000,000 6,400,000 4,800,000 3,200,000 1,600,000 0 7,564,056 5,700,275 4,432,359 3,426,840 3,732,778 3,289,333 875,816 450,315 Northern America Europe Rest of the world PRC First half 2026 (RMB thousands) · 7,564,056 First half 2025 (RMB thousands) · 5,700,275 First half 2026 (RMB thousands) · 4,432,359 First half 2025 (RMB thousands) · 3,426,840 First half 2026 (RMB thousands) · 3,732,778 First half 2025 (RMB thousands) · 3,289,333 First half 2026 (RMB thousands) · 875,816 First half 2025 (RMB thousands) · 450,315 SOURCE Anker Innovations Interim Report 2026, geographic information note View the data| Region | First half 2026 (RMB thousands) | First half 2025 (RMB thousands) | |---|---|---| | Northern America | 7,564,056 | 5,700,275 | | Europe | 4,432,359 | 3,426,840 | | Rest of the world | 3,732,778 | 3,289,333 | | PRC | 875,816 | 450,315 | ## Wireless Earbud Market Share by Vendor - Apple (including Beats) remained the global TWS leader in Q1 2025, taking **23%** market share. - The maker of [Xiaomi smartphones](/xiaomi-smartphone-statistics/) climbed to second place, growing **63%** year on year, powered by its momentum in emerging economies. - Xiaomi’s shipments surpassed **9 million** units for the very first time in Q1 2025. - Samsung (including Harman subsidiaries) took **7%** market share. - Apple maintained its dominance in North America, holding over **50%** market share in Q1 2025. - The US market returned to growth in Q1 2025, posting double-digit year-on-year gains, largely driven by preemptive inventory buildup in response to tariff uncertainties. SHARE OF GLOBAL TWS SHIPMENTS · Source: Omdia, Q1 2025 SHARE OF GLOBAL TWS SHIPMENTS Omdia · Q1 2025 TWS Market Share by Vendor, Q1 2025 (%) Apple (including Beats) 23% Xiaomi 11.5% Samsung (including Harman) 7% Huawei 6% boAt 5% 0 6 12 18 24 SOURCE Omdia, Q1 2025 View the data| Vendor | Share of global TWS shipments (%) | |---|---| | Apple (including Beats) | 23 | | Xiaomi | 11.5 | | Samsung (including Harman) | 7 | | Huawei | 6 | | boAt | 5 | > **Key finding:** In 3Q25, Apple remained the global revenue leader despite a **4%** shipment decline, capturing around half of all TWS market value through ecosystem strength and premium positioning, Omdia found. Its unit share was **23%** in Q1 2025. Earbud value is far more concentrated than earbud volume, so unit rankings understate Apple’s position. ## Open Wireless Stereo (OWS) Earbud Statistics - In 3Q25, shipments of Open Wireless Stereo (OWS), a type of non-in-ear TWS device, surpassed **10 million** units, marking a **69%** increase YoY. - In the same quarter, Omdia counted a **4%** decline in conventional TWS shipments, which totaled **82 million** units. - OWS shipments grew **12%** to **11.1 million** units, increasing OWS share of total TWS shipments to **13.5%** from **12.0%** a year earlier. - Clip-on OWS accounted for **61%** of OWS shipments in the second quarter of 2026. - The entry-level segment priced below **$50** grew **323%**, and the **$100** to **$199** segment grew **253%** YoY. - Annual OWS shipments are forecast to increase from **43.9 million** units in 2026 to **90.5 million** units by 2030. SHARE OF OWS SHIPMENTS · Source: Omdia, September 2026 SHARE OF OWS SHIPMENTS Omdia · 2026 OWS Shipments by Form Factor, Q2 2026 (%) 61% CLIP-ON Clip-on 61% Ear-hook 39% SOURCE Omdia, September 2026 View the data| Form factor | Share of OWS shipments (%) | |---|---| | Clip-on | 61 | | Ear-hook | 39 | ## Hearables and Wearables Shipment Forecasts - IDC forecasts hearable shipments to reach **407.6 million** units in 2026, growing **4.0%** year over year. - Forecast hearable shipments are **2.55 times** the **159.7 million** smartwatches IDC expects in 2026. - IDC ties that growth to the continued integration of [AI assistant features](/ai-powered-wearables-statistics/), real-time translation, and biometric health monitoring into mainstream earwear products. - [Smart glasses](/smart-glasses-statistics/) stand out as the fastest-growing form factor in IDC’s five-year outlook. - Smart glasses shipments are forecast to reach **13.6 million** units in 2026, up **41.4%** year over year. - Total wearable device shipments are forecast to grow at a **2.6%** compound annual rate from 2026 through 2030, reaching an estimated **693.2 million** units. 2026 FORECAST SHIPMENTS · Source: IDC Worldwide Wearable Device Tracker, Q1 2026 2026 FORECAST SHIPMENTS IDC · Q1 2026 Wearable Shipment Forecast by Type, 2026 (million units) Hearables 407.6 Smartwatches 159.7 Wristbands 40.2 Smart glasses 13.6 Smart rings 4.9 0 100 200 300 400 500 SOURCE IDC Worldwide Wearable Device Tracker, Q1 2026 View the data| Form factor | 2026 forecast shipments (million units) | |---|---| | Hearables | 407.6 | | Smartwatches | 159.7 | | Wristbands | 40.2 | | Smart glasses | 13.6 | | Smart rings | 4.9 | > **By the numbers:** Global wearable device shipments totaled **145.7 million** units in Q1 2026, growing **4.3%** year over year, and hearables accounted for roughly two-thirds of all shipments, according to IDC. Earbuds and headphones are the volume core of wearables, while smart glasses and rings grow faster from far smaller bases. ## India Earwear and Wearables Market - India’s wearable device market fell **4.0%** year-over-year (YoY) in 2025, to **114.2 million** units, marking its second consecutive annual decline. - The downturn was driven primarily by a **17.6%** YoY drop in [smartwatch shipments](/smartwatches-statistics/). - Earwear category grew **1.4%** YoY to **84.7 million** units in 2025. - Earwear made up **74.2%** of India’s wearable shipments in 2025. - Average selling prices (ASPs) fell for earwear: earwear ASP dipped **1.1%** YoY to **$17.5**. - Within earwear, true wireless stereo (TWS) maintained dominance with a **70.2%** share. TWS volumes stayed flat due to market maturity and longer replacement cycles. - Online, earwear showed a relatively softer **3.2%** decline, while offline earwear recorded **9.4%** YoY growth. - The offline channel expanded its share from **37.8%** to **40.7%** in 2025. | Category (India, 2025) | Shipments (million units) | YoY change (%) | |---|---|---| | All wearables | 114.2 | -4.0 | | Earwear | 84.7 | 1.4 | | Smartwatches | 28.9 | -17.6 | | Over-the-ear | 7.4 | 65.4 | *Source: IDC India, March 2026* ## EU USB-C Common Charger Mandate Timeline - All new devices sold in the EU must now support USB-C charging. - You can charge your [mobile phone and other similar electronic devices](/mobile-device-usage-statistics/) with one USB-C charger, regardless of the device brand. - The EU’s Common Charger Directive was approved by the Council of the EU in October 2022. - Under [Directive (EU) 2022/2380](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/dir/2022/2380/oj/eng), Member States had to adopt and publish the necessary laws by **December 28, 2023**. - From **December 28, 2024**, the rules apply to devices sold in the EU, including mobile phones, tablets, headphones, headsets, portable speakers and earbuds. - Since **April 28, 2026**, they have also applied to laptops. - The USB Type-C receptacle, combined with the USB Power Delivery protocol, is capable of providing up to **100 Watts** of power. 4 EVENTS · Source: European Commission, December 2024; Directive (EU) 2022/2380, 2022 4 EVENTS European Commission · 2024 EU Common Charger Rule Milestones October 2022 Council of the EU approves the Common Charger Directive December 28, 2023 Deadline for Member States to adopt and publish national rules December 28, 2024 USB-C rules apply to phones, earbuds, headphones and other listed devices April 28, 2026 Rules extend to laptops SOURCE European Commission, December 2024; Directive (EU) 2022/2380, 2022 View the data| Date | Milestone | |---|---| | October 2022 | Council of the EU approves the Common Charger Directive | | December 28, 2023 | Deadline for Member States to adopt and publish national rules | | December 28, 2024 | USB-C rules apply to phones, earbuds, headphones and other listed devices | | April 28, 2026 | Rules extend to laptops | ### When did the EU USB-C charger rule start? From **December 28, 2024**, the rules apply to devices sold in the EU, including mobile phones, headphones and earbuds. Since **April 28, 2026**, they have also applied to laptops. The directive was approved by the Council of the EU in October 2022, and manufacturers were given a transition period to adjust their designs. ## USB-C Charger E-Waste and Savings Estimates - Discarded and unused chargers account for about **11,000 tonnes** of e-waste annually, the [European Commission said](https://commission.europa.eu/news-and-media/news/eu-common-charger-rules-power-all-your-devices-single-charger-2024-12-28_en) in December 2024. - In its 2021 proposal, the Commission said a voluntary approach already brought down the number of mobile phone chargers from **30** to **3** within the last decade. - Reducing production and disposal of new chargers is estimated to reduce the amount of electronic waste by almost a thousand tonnes yearly. - Producers will need to provide information on charging performance, including the power required by the device and if it supports fast charging. - The two e-waste figures measure different things: the larger counts all discarded chargers, the smaller only the cut expected from unbundling. | Estimate | Figure | Source and date | |---|---|---| | E-waste from discarded and unused chargers | about 11,000 tonnes a year | European Commission, December 2024 | | Consumer savings from buying devices without a charger | approximately €250 million a year | European Commission, December 2024 | | E-waste cut from unbundling chargers | almost a thousand tonnes a year | European Commission, September 2021 | | Power from USB Type-C with USB Power Delivery | up to 100 Watts | Directive (EU) 2022/2380, Parliament and Council, November 2022 | *Source: European Commission, 2021 and 2024; Directive (EU) 2022/2380, 2022* ## Qi2 Wireless Charging Adoption - Fourteen devices, receivers and transmitters, completed Qi2 25W certification testing in a limited launch in July 2025. - Qi2 25W delivers nearly **70%** more power than the original Qi2, said Fady Mishriki, chair of the WPC’s Board of Directors. - With that launch, in addition to Apple iPhone, [major Android smartphones](/smartphone-sales-statistics/) will join the Qi2 ecosystem for the first time, the WPC said. - Faster wireless charging is the number one consumer-requested feature to improve wireless charging satisfaction, according to WPC market research. - Over **1,200** new Qi2 products, transmitters and receivers, became certified in 2025. | Milestone | Date | Figure | |---|---|---| | Qi2 launch | November 2023 | 15 watts of charging power | | Qi2 25W limited launch | July 2025 | Fourteen devices certified | | Qi2 25W power versus original Qi2 | July 2025 | nearly 70% more power | | New Qi2 products certified | 2025 | over 1,200 | | Expected Qi2 product shipments | Within five years of January 2026 | nearly four billion | *Source: Wireless Power Consortium, July 2025 and January 2026* > **Why it matters:** Nearly four billion Qi2 products are expected to ship within the next five years, the WPC projected in January 2026. In the EU, all new devices sold must now support USB-C charging. Wired and wireless charging are each converging on one standard, which narrows the charger types accessory makers have to support. ## Power Bank Recall Statistics - Anker recalled about **1,158,000** of its PowerCore 10000 power banks, model A1263 only, through the CPSC on June 12, 2025. - The [lithium-ion battery](/smartphone-battery-life-statistics/) in the power bank can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. - Anker has received **19** reports of fires and explosions, according to the [CPSC recall notice](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/More-than-One-Million-Anker-Power-Banks-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Manufactured-by-Anker-Innovations). - The power banks were sold online at Anker, Amazon, Newegg and Ebay from June 2016 through December 2022. - Anker Innovations Limited, of China, manufactured the recalled units in China. | Recall detail | Figure | |---|---| | Units recalled | about 1,158,000 | | Reports of fires and explosions | 19 | | Reports of minor burn injuries | two | | Reports of property damage | 11 | | Property damage reported | over $60,700 | | Retail price | about $27 | *Source: US Consumer Product Safety Commission, June 2025* > **Recall scope:** The recall covers Anker PowerCore 10000 power banks, model A1263 only, and the remedy is a replacement. Other PowerCore models are outside this recall notice, so the model number on the unit decides whether it applies. ## Conclusion Global TWS shipments fell to **82.1 million** units in the second quarter of 2026. In fiscal 2025, Apple’s Wearables, Home and Accessories line reported **$35,686 million** in net sales. Earbud volume has stopped growing, Apple keeps the value end, and Anker’s charging business is one of the lines where the filings show accessory growth. Charging standards are the slower force: USB-C rules in the EU and Qi2 certifications are shrinking the number of charger types a phone owner has to buy. The next Omdia quarter and Anker’s full-year report will show whether the earbud slowdown holds.