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U.S.: Video Game Console Market 2024

Video Game Console Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, shipments abroad of video game consoles increased by 48% to X units, rising for the sixth year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 73% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, video game console exports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X units) was the main destination for video game console exports from the United States, accounting for a 64% share of total exports. Moreover, video game console exports to Mexico exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X units), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Chile (X units), with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Mexico amounted to +28.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (+1.9% per year) and Chile (+6.1% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X), Mexico ($X) and Brazil ($X) constituted the largest markets for video game console exported from the United States worldwide, together comprising 74% of total exports. These countries were followed by Chile, Paraguay, Hong Kong SAR, Peru, China and Taiwan (Chinese), which together accounted for a further 11%.

Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of +36.3%, 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

In 2022, the average video game console export price amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -32.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 8.9% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (-1.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Video Game Console Imports

Imports into the U.S.

For the third year in a row, the United States recorded growth in supplies from abroad of video game consoles, which increased by 52% to X units in 2022. Overall, imports showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 139% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, video game console imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 57%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) was the main supplier of video game console to the United States, accounting for a 91% share of total imports. Moreover, video game console imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (X units), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +12.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+230.3% per year) and Japan (+29.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of video game consoles to the United States, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Vietnam ($X), with a 7.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +7.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+224.9% per year) and Japan (+17.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average video game console import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, declining by -22.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 24%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, 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 Vietnam ($X per unit), while the price for Japan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (-1.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for video game consoles in the world?

The United States constituted the country with the largest volume of video game console consumption, comprising approx. 54% of total volume. Moreover, video game console consumption in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Japan, sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by China, with an 8.1% share.

What are the largest producers of video game consoles in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of video game console production, accounting for 77% of total volume. Moreover, video game console production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Japan, ninefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Vietnam, with a 4.2% share.

What are the leading suppliers of video game consoles to the U.S.?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of video game consoles to the United States, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam, with a 7.5% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of video game consoles from the U.S.?

In value terms, the largest markets for video game console exported from the United States were Canada, Mexico and Brazil, with a combined 74% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Chile, Paraguay, Hong Kong SAR, Peru, China and Taiwan Chinese), which together accounted for a further 11%.

What is the average export price for video game consoles in the U.S.?

The average video game console export price stood at $65 per unit in 2022, dropping by -32.4% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for video game consoles in the U.S.?

In 2022, the average video game console import price amounted to $150 per unit, falling by -22.9% against the previous year.

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Product coverage:

Prodcom 26406050 - Video game consoles (not operated by means of payments)

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United States

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023