China: Desktop Computer Market 2023

Desktop Computer Market Size in China

The Chinese desktop computer market reduced sharply to $X in 2021, falling by -30.1% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a mild descent. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Desktop Computer Production in China

In value terms, desktop computer production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 11%. Desktop computer production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Desktop Computer Exports

Exports from China

Desktop computer exports from China soared to X units in 2021, increasing by 36% compared with the year before. Overall, exports, however, showed a deep downturn. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, desktop computer exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a pronounced descent. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for desktop computer exports from China, accounting for a 39% share of total exports. Moreover, desktop computer exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hong Kong SAR (X units), fourfold. Malaysia (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States stood at -4.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+1.7% per year) and Malaysia (+38.9% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for desktop computers exports from China, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 9.4% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+3.5% per year) and the Netherlands (-9.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average desktop computer export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, picking up by 1.7% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.2%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 19%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($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 the Netherlands (+11.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Desktop Computer Imports

Imports into China

In 2021, desktop computer imports into China soared to X units, rising by 37% against the year before. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 95% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, desktop computer imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 198% against the previous year. 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

Taiwan (Chinese) (X units), Germany (X units) and Mexico (X units) were the main suppliers of desktop computer imports to China, together accounting for 79% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Mexico (with a CAGR of +22.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest desktop computer suppliers to China were Mexico ($X), Germany ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), together accounting for 71% of total imports.

Mexico, with a CAGR of +32.9%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average desktop computer import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, jumping by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per unit), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+9.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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