Germany: Desktop Computer Market 2022

Desktop Computer Market Size in Germany

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the German desktop computer market, when its value increased by 201% to $X. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a resilient expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Desktop Computer Production in Germany

In value terms, desktop computer production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 170%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Desktop Computer Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, shipments abroad of desktop computers increased by 1.3% to X units, rising for the fifth consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, total exports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% 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 +111.3% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 33%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, desktop computer exports totaled $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The UK (X units), Poland (X units) and France (X units) were the main destinations of desktop computer exports from Germany, together accounting for 32% of total exports. Romania, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Hungary, the United States, China and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 46%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Romania (with a CAGR of +27.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for desktop computer exported from Germany were France ($X), Austria ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 30% share of total exports. Switzerland, China, Italy, the Netherlands, the UK, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Romania and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +23.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average desktop computer export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, picking up by 10% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, desktop computer export price decreased by -34.0% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 40%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 Italy (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Desktop Computer Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, approx. X units of desktop computers were imported into Germany; growing by 59% on 2020. In general, imports posted resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 153% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, desktop computer imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 104%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X units), China (X units) and Poland (X units) were the main suppliers of desktop computer imports to Germany, with a combined 67% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Poland (with a CAGR of +48.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest desktop computer suppliers to Germany were the Czech Republic ($X), Poland ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising 68% of total imports.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +59.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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, growing by 9.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 60% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2016 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per unit), while the price for France ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+14.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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