Chile: Desktop Computer Market 2022

Desktop Computer Market Size in Chile

The Chilean desktop computer market fell notably to $X in 2021, waning by -15.3% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Desktop Computer Production in Chile

In value terms, desktop computer production contracted slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 1.7%. Desktop computer production peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Desktop Computer Exports

Exports from Chile

In 2021, overseas shipments of desktop computers were finally on the rise to reach X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, desktop computer exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Greece (X units) was the main destination for desktop computer exports from Chile, with a 96% share of total exports. It was followed by Venezuela (X units), with a 1.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Greece amounted to +711.9%.

In value terms, Greece ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for desktop computer exports from Chile, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Venezuela ($X), with a 1.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Greece amounted to +523.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The average desktop computer export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, with a decrease of -79% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a significant decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Venezuela ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Greece amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (-5.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Desktop Computer Imports

Imports into Chile

In 2021, overseas purchases of desktop computers increased by 15% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, desktop computer imports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 38%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest desktop computer supplier to Chile, accounting for a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, desktop computer imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X units), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at -2.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+5.0% per year) and Mexico (-25.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), the United States ($X) and Mexico ($X) appeared to be the largest desktop computer suppliers to Chile, with a combined 82% share of total imports.

The United States, with a CAGR of -5.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average desktop computer import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, declining by -3.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 26%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, 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 (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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