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Video game console market

Video game console market: download newly released facts and figures powered by an Ai-driven business intelligence tool. Information provide consumption, trade, imports, exports, market size, production, companies, and market prices. There is a breakdown by region, including China, Russia, Latin America, EU, the Middle East, the U.S., Africa, and the U.K. Market dynamics and outlook to 2030 are also provided in the dashboards.

Video Game Console - World's Largest Markets

Rating	Country
1	China
2	United States
3	Germany
4	Poland
5	United Kingdom

In value terms, China, the United States and Germany appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2020, with a combined 41% share of the global market. These countries were followed by Poland, the UK, France, Hong Kong SAR, Russia, the Netherlands, Canada, Indonesia, Mexico and Saudi Arabia, which together accounted for a further 33%.

In terms of the main consuming countries, the Netherlands (+62.2% per year) saw the highest rates of growth with regard to market size, over the period under review, while video game console market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Video Game Console Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per unit			CAGR, 2018-2020
United States	283	343	234	-8.9%
Vietnam	150	308	285	37.8%
Japan	326	311	331	0.7%
China	335	318	337	0.3%
Netherlands	331	375	350	2.8%
Poland	398	372	362	-4.5%
Germany	534	415	367	-17.1%
Average	339	322	330	-1.4%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Germany ($367 per unit), while the United States ($234 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per unit			CAGR, 2018-2020
United States	399	411	665	29.0%
Spain	527	519	500	-2.5%
Japan	521	615	475	-4.5%
Poland	582	701	465	-10.6%
Hong Kong SAR	399	411	427	3.4%
United Kingdom	323	349	424	14.5%
Netherlands	350	354	389	5.5%
France	397	448	358	-4.9%
Canada	403	396	330	-9.5%
Mexico	115	213	218	37.4%
Sweden	452	280	212	-31.5%
Germany	323	255	152	-31.4%
Saudi Arabia	84	71	76	-4.8%
Average	368	370	347	-2.9%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the United States ($665 per unit), while Saudi Arabia ($76 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Video Game Console - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	billion USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
United States	5.5	4	6.2	6.0%
Germany	2.3	2.2	2.2	-1.7%
Netherlands	0.3	0.4	1.9	137.1%
Poland	1.7	1.4	1.7	1.5%
United Kingdom	1.1	1	1.6	19.1%

In value terms, the United States ($6.2B) constitutes the largest market for imported video game consoles worldwide, comprising 27% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($2.2B), with a 9.6% share of global imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 8.5% share.

In the United States, video game console imports expanded at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the period from 2018-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (-1.7% per year) and the Netherlands (+137.1% per year).

Video Game Console - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	billion USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
China	11	9.1	10	-4.9%
Japan	2.3	2.1	2.7	8.3%
Netherlands	0.1	0.1	1.7	273.6%
Germany	0.3	0.4	1.4	127.7%
United States	0.09	0.1	1	231.2%

In value terms, China ($10B) remains the largest video game console supplier worldwide, comprising 51% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Japan ($2.7B), with a 14% share of global exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 8.7% share.

In China, video game console exports decreased by an average annual rate of -4.9% over the period from 2018-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Japan (+8.3% per year) and the Netherlands (+273.6% per year).

Video Game Console - Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for video game console worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Video Game Console - Top Companies

SONY CORPORATION, Kunming Chuangwei Electric Appliance Co.,Ltd., PRIMA TOY AND LEISURE TRADING (PTY) LTD, VOLVO (SOUTHERN AFRICA) (PTY) LTD, PARINAG AG, SASOL DYNO NOBEL (PTY) LTD, Huizhou Longyu Precise Die Mold Co.,Ltd., ADIENT SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD, FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF SOUTHERN AFRICA (MANUFACTURING) (PTY) LTD, Tancheng County Xinhong Arts & Crafts Factory, TOPPAN PRINTING CO., LTD., DAI NIPPON PRINTING CO., LTD., NINTENDO CO., LTD., TYCO INTERNATIONAL (PTY) LTD, R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company, BUSINESS CONNEXION (PTY) LTD, The Print Factory, Hasbro, Inc., Shenyang Bifeng International Trade Co., Ltd., Mattel, Inc.

Video Game Console - Product Coverage

HS 950410 - Video games; of a kind used with a television receiver
HS 950450 - Games; video game consoles and machines, other than those of subheading 9504.30

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global video game console market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

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

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

Global market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Global production, split by region and country
Global trade (exports and imports)
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
19. Production, By Country, 2024
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
32. Export Prices, 2012–2024