Desktop Computer Market

The article analyzes the global desktop computer market from 2022 to 2030, covering consumption, production, imports, and exports. The market is expected to grow substantially, with an anticipated CAGR of +10.6% in volume and +10.8% in value. Singapore leads in both consumption and production, while the United States is a major importer. China and Belgium are key exporters. Prices varied by country, with the Czech Republic having the highest export price. Overall, the market is projected to see continued growth in the near future.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for desktop computers worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. Market performance is forecast to accelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +10.6% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 215M units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +10.8% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $87B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Desktop Computers

In 2022, the amount of desktop computers consumed worldwide expanded significantly to 96M units, increasing by 9.9% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a moderate expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak volume of 653M units. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the global consumption remained at a lower figure.

The global desktop computer market revenue rose markedly to $38.4B in 2022, surging by 9.3% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption saw a tangible expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $165.9B. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the global market failed to regain momentum.

Consumption By Country

Singapore (67M units) constituted the country with the largest volume of desktop computer consumption, accounting for 70% of total volume. Moreover, desktop computer consumption in Singapore exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, China (6.1M units), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Singapore stood at +6.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: China (-0.3% per year) and the United States (+1.4% per year).

In value terms, Singapore ($16.9B) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($2.4B).

In Singapore, the desktop computer market expanded at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: China (+0.7% per year) and the United States (-0.7% per year).

In Singapore, desktop computer per capita consumption expanded at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (+0.9% per year) and China (-0.8% per year).

Production

World Production of Desktop Computers

In 2022, global desktop computer production rose markedly to 97M units, picking up by 11% compared with the previous year. Overall, production saw a noticeable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 441%. As a result, production attained the peak volume of 667M units. From 2016 to 2022, global production growth remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, desktop computer production rose slightly to $25.5B in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 8.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production attained the maximum level at $32.4B in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country

The country with the largest volume of desktop computer production was Singapore (65M units), comprising approx. 67% of total volume. Moreover, desktop computer production in Singapore exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, China (13M units), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (3.7M units), with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Singapore totaled +6.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: China (-4.2% per year) and Belgium (+50.3% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Desktop Computers

In 2022, global desktop computer imports totaled 27M units, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 32%. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, desktop computer imports totaled $14.1B in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +76.1% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports By Country

In 2022, the United States (4.5M units), followed by Singapore (2.8M units), the Netherlands (2.7M units), Belgium (1.4M units) and Germany (1.3M units) represented the major importers of desktop computers, together constituting 47% of total imports. France (1,049K units), Canada (903K units), the UK (764K units), Italy (721K units), Malaysia (584K units), the United Arab Emirates (529K units), Japan (519K units) and Poland (455K units) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Singapore (with a CAGR of +25.4%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($2.3B), the Netherlands ($1.5B) and Germany ($1.1B) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 35% of global imports. France, the UK, Italy, Canada, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Belgium, Poland and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

Among the main importing countries, Italy, with a CAGR of +14.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

The average desktop computer import price stood at $527 per unit in 2022, surging by 8.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 39%. Global import price peaked at $542 per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($873 per unit), while Singapore ($127 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+8.0%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Desktop Computers

In 2022, shipments abroad of desktop computers increased by 3.8% to 28M units, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, total exports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +70.7% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 39%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 33M units. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the global exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, desktop computer exports expanded remarkably to $14.8B in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +89.0% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports By Country

In 2022, China (7.2M units) and Belgium (4.9M units) were the key exporters of desktop computersacross the globe, together achieving 43% of total exports. The Netherlands (2.8M units) took a 10% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Poland (8.2%) and Taiwan (Chinese) (5%). Malaysia (1,000K units), Singapore (793K units), Germany (789K units), Australia (781K units), France (722K units), the Czech Republic (576K units), the United States (532K units) and Mexico (481K units) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +38.8%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($3.2B), the Czech Republic ($2.2B) and Poland ($1.6B) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 47% share of global exports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +45.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average desktop computer export price amounted to $530 per unit, growing by 2.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, desktop computer export price increased by +8.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($3,735 per unit), while Belgium ($34 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+23.2%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform