Canada: Desktop Computer Market 2022

Desktop Computer Market Size in Canada

The Canadian desktop computer market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, jumping by 36% 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 showed a perceptible expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Desktop Computer Exports

Exports from Canada

In 2021, the amount of desktop computers exported from Canada soared to X units, jumping by 36% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 129%. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, desktop computer exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +114.1% against 2014 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for desktop computer exports from Canada, with a 41% share of total exports. Moreover, desktop computer exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Singapore (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Kazakhstan (X units), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States totaled -4.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (+36.0% per year) and Kazakhstan (+108.0% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for desktop computer exports from Canada, comprising 41% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Singapore ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States amounted to -1.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (+40.8% per year) and Kazakhstan (+119.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average desktop computer export price amounted to $X per unit, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, desktop computer export price decreased by -27.5% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 69%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2021, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were the UK ($X per unit) and Australia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per unit) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kazakhstan (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Desktop Computer Imports

Imports into Canada

In 2021, the amount of desktop computers imported into Canada soared to X units, increasing by 45% against 2020. Overall, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 70% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, desktop computer imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 69% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest desktop computer supplier to Canada, accounting for a 51% share of total imports. Moreover, desktop computer imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X units), with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +3.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+124.4% per year) and the United States (-1.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of desktop computer to Canada, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Thailand ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+110.5% per year) and the United States (-5.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average desktop computer import price amounted to $X per unit, declining by -10% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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