U.S.: Desktop Computer Market 2023

Desktop Computer Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. desktop computer market totaled $X in 2021, growing by 3.6% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -19.3% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Desktop Computer Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, shipments abroad of desktop computers was finally on the rise to reach X units after seven years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, desktop computer exports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 8.9%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X units) was the main destination for desktop computer exports from the United States, accounting for a 29% share of total exports. Moreover, desktop computer exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Paraguay (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Mexico (X units), with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada stood at -3.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Paraguay (+25.1% per year) and Mexico (-3.1% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for desktop computers exports from the United States, comprising 30% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 5.3% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada totaled -3.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+5.4% per year) and the UK (-6.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average desktop computer export price amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of -12.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 6.2%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Paraguay ($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 (+11.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Desktop Computer Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, purchases abroad of desktop computers decreased by -13.9% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a tangible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 91% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, desktop computer imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest desktop computer supplier to the United States, accounting for a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, desktop computer imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Taiwan (Chinese) (X units), fivefold. Mexico (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +3.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+13.8% per year) and Mexico (+9.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of desktop computers to the United States, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to -1.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+13.0% per year) and Mexico (+5.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average desktop computer import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, with an increase of 44% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a deep setback. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per unit), while the price for South Korea ($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) (-0.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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