Eastern Europe: Video Game Console Market 2024

Video Game Console Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European video game console market reduced slightly to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a deep setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Video Game Console Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, video game console production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Video Game Console Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the amount of video game consoles (not operated by means of payments) exported in Eastern Europe reduced to X units, which is down by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, video game console exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Poland represented the major exporter of video game consoles (not operated by means of payments) in Eastern Europe, with the volume of exports accounting for X units, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. The Czech Republic (X units) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Slovakia (X%) and Belarus (X%). Latvia (X units), Lithuania (X units) and Estonia (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Poland increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Belarus (X%), Latvia (X%), Lithuania (X%), Estonia (X%), Slovakia (X%) and the Czech Republic (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belarus emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Poland (X p.p.), Belarus (X p.p.) and Latvia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Slovakia (X p.p.) and the Czech Republic (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest video game console supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovakia, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Poland stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Slovakia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per unit in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per unit), while Belarus ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Video Game Console Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the amount of video game consoles (not operated by means of payments) imported in Eastern Europe reduced notably to X units, declining by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, video game console imports declined notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X units) represented the largest importer of video game consoles (not operated by means of payments), mixing up X% of total imports. The Czech Republic (X units) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Russia (X units), Belarus (X units), Slovakia (X units) and Hungary (X units). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. Romania (X units) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to video game console imports into Poland stood at X%. At the same time, Belarus (X%), Hungary (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), Romania (X%), Slovakia (X%) and Russia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belarus emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Belarus and Poland increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported video game consoles (not operated by means of payments) in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Slovakia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Poland totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Slovakia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per unit in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, video game console import price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per unit), while Belarus ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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