Singapore: Desktop Computer Market 2022

Desktop Computer Market Size in Singapore

After two years of growth, the Singaporean desktop computer market decreased by -10.1% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption saw a perceptible slump. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Desktop Computer Production in Singapore

In value terms, desktop computer production contracted slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 9.3%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Desktop Computer Exports

Exports from Singapore

After three years of decline, overseas shipments of desktop computers increased by 358% to X units in 2021. In general, exports posted a pronounced increase. The exports peaked at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, desktop computer exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted a slight increase. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X units), the Philippines (X units) and the United Arab Emirates (X units) were the main destinations of desktop computer exports from Singapore, with a combined 66% share of total exports. Cambodia, Qatar, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Australia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, the United States, China and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Qatar (with a CAGR of +70.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Philippines ($X), Indonesia ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) were the largest markets for desktop computer exported from Singapore worldwide, together accounting for 49% of total exports. These countries were followed by Australia, Bangladesh, the United States, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Thailand, China, Qatar and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 36%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Thailand, with a CAGR of +65.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average desktop computer export price amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -28.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 64% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average 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 for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($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 China (+24.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Desktop Computer Imports

Imports into Singapore

In 2021, the amount of desktop computers imported into Singapore surged to X units, with an increase of 77% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 103%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, desktop computer imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 134% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Indonesia (X units) and Malaysia (X units) were the main suppliers of desktop computer imports to Singapore, with a combined 92% share of total imports. Taiwan (Chinese), Mexico and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 4.3%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Mexico (with a CAGR of +76.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest desktop computer suppliers to Singapore were China ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Malaysia ($X), with a combined 78% share of total imports.

Indonesia, with a CAGR of +78.4%, saw 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, reducing by -25.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 24% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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