EU: Market for Digital Data Processing Machines: Presented In The Form Of Systems 2023

Market Size for Digital Data Processing Machines: Presented In The Form Of Systems in the EU

In 2021, the EU digital data processing machine market decreased by -9.7% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Digital Data Processing Machines: Presented In The Form Of Systems in the EU

In value terms, digital data processing machine production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 5.1%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Digital Data Processing Machines: Presented In The Form Of Systems

Exports in the EU

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of digital data processing machines: presented in the form of systems, when their volume decreased by -2.6% to X units. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, digital data processing machine exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 26%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

France represented the key exporting country with an export of around X units, which finished at 50% of total exports. The Netherlands (X units) held a 12% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Poland (8.5%), Germany (6.1%), the Czech Republic (5.9%) and Slovakia (4.8%). Ireland (X units) held a little share of total exports.

Exports from France increased at an average annual rate of +12.8% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Slovakia (+60.5%), Ireland (+33.7%) and Germany (+4.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Slovakia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +60.5% from 2012-2021. By contrast, the Netherlands (-1.9%), the Czech Republic (-8.9%) and Poland (-15.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. France (+32 p.p.), Slovakia (+4.8 p.p.), Ireland (+3.2 p.p.) and Germany (+1.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the Netherlands, the Czech Republic and Poland saw its share reduced by -3.1%, -8.6% and -30.9% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest digital data processing machine supplier in the European Union, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Poland was relatively modest. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+6.5% per year) and Germany (+4.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per unit, waning by -16.2% against the previous year. Export price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, digital data processing machine export price decreased by -28.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the export price increased by 12%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per unit), while France ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+18.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Digital Data Processing Machines: Presented In The Form Of Systems

Imports in the EU

In 2021, overseas purchases of digital data processing machines: presented in the form of systems decreased by -8.9% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -13.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, digital data processing machine imports shrank slightly to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +74.7% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Hungary (X units) was the major importer of digital data processing machines: presented in the form of systems, making up 37% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X units), France (X units), Germany (X units), Slovakia (X units), the Czech Republic (X units) and Spain (X units), together creating a 46% share of total imports. Italy (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Hungary was also the fastest-growing in terms of the digital data processing machines: presented in the form of systems imports, with a CAGR of +49.0% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Slovakia (+36.9%), the Czech Republic (+7.5%) and Spain (+3.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, France (-5.5%), Germany (-5.7%) and Italy (-6.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Hungary (+36 p.p.) and Slovakia (+6.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Italy (-4.8 p.p.), the Netherlands (-5.8 p.p.), France (-11.1 p.p.) and Germany (-11.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 60% share of total imports. Italy, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Spain and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

Slovakia, with a CAGR of +34.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per unit, surging by 7.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+12.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :