Belgium: Desktop Computer Market 2022

Desktop Computer Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian desktop computer market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, rising by 63% against the previous year. In general, consumption enjoyed a significant increase. Desktop computer consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Desktop Computer Production in Belgium

In value terms, desktop computer production expanded slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 7.8% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Desktop Computer Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2021, approx. X units of desktop computers were exported from Belgium; picking up by 37% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 69% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, desktop computer exports soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X units) was the main destination for desktop computer exports from Belgium, accounting for a 76% share of total exports. Moreover, desktop computer exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X units), tenfold. Germany (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands stood at +43.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+38.3% per year) and Germany (+19.0% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) were the largest markets for desktop computer exported from Belgium worldwide, with a combined 64% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Czech Republic, Austria, Italy, Poland and Cameroon, which together accounted for a further 10%.

Among the main countries of destination, Austria, with a CAGR of +40.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average desktop computer export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, with a decrease of -9.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a sharp contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price decreased by -9.6%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Cameroon ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (-5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Desktop Computer Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2021, the amount of desktop computers imported into Belgium soared to X units, jumping by 46% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +54.5% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, desktop computer imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X units), China (X units) and France (X units) were the main suppliers of desktop computer imports to Belgium, with a combined 74% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in China (with a CAGR of +22.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of desktop computer to Belgium, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+10.0% per year) and Poland (+22.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average desktop computer import price amounted to $X per unit, dropping by -7.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+11.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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