Asia: Desktop Computer Market 2023

Desktop Computer Market Size in Asia

The Asian desktop computer market reduced sharply to $X in 2021, falling by -17.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed noticeable growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Desktop Computer Production in Asia

In value terms, desktop computer production declined modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 7.9%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Desktop Computer Exports

Exports in Asia

In 2021, desktop computer exports in Asia skyrocketed to X units, with an increase of 26% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, desktop computer exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) represented the key exporter of desktop computers, mixing up 63% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Taiwan (Chinese) (X units), Malaysia (X units) and Singapore (X units), together achieving a 29% share of total exports. The following exporters - Japan (X units) and South Korea (X units) - each finished at a 3.6% share of total exports.

Exports from China decreased at an average annual rate of -5.2% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Malaysia (+3.9%), Singapore (+3.3%), Taiwan (Chinese) (+2.4%) and Japan (+1.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Malaysia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia, with a CAGR of +3.9% from 2012-2021. By contrast, South Korea (-6.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Taiwan (Chinese) (+5 p.p.), Malaysia (+4.3 p.p.) and Singapore (+2.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of China (-15.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest desktop computer supplier in Asia, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China amounted to -2.1%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Taiwan (Chinese) (+8.0% per year) and Malaysia (+1.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia stood at $X per unit in 2021, increasing by 6.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 14%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit) and Malaysia ($X per unit), while Singapore ($X per unit) and South Korea ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+22.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Desktop Computer Imports

Imports in Asia

In 2021, the amount of desktop computers imported in Asia surged to X units, picking up by 20% against the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +86.8% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 32%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, desktop computer imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 34%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Singapore (X units), distantly followed by Malaysia (X units), Japan (X units), Taiwan (Chinese) (X units), Hong Kong SAR (X units) and Thailand (X units) represented the key importers of desktop computers, together constituting 67% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X units), the Philippines (X units), Vietnam (X units), India (X units), Bangladesh (X units), South Korea (X units) and Qatar (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by the Philippines (with a CAGR of +42.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest desktop computer importing markets in Asia were Singapore ($X), Japan ($X) and Malaysia ($X), together accounting for 33% of total imports. Hong Kong SAR, the United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan (Chinese), the Philippines, South Korea, India, Bangladesh and Qatar lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 43%.

In terms of the main importing countries, the Philippines, with a CAGR of +42.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia stood at $X per unit in 2021, surging by 5.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by 5.9%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit), while Qatar ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Qatar (+10.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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