Argentina: Desktop Computer Market 2025

Desktop Computer Market Size in Argentina

In 2021, the Argentinian desktop computer market decreased by -2.2% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a dramatic curtailment. Desktop computer consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Desktop Computer Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2021, overseas shipments of desktop computers decreased by -88.6% to X units, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a dramatic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 448% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, desktop computer exports contracted notably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a dramatic decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 301%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Australia (X units), Paraguay (X units) and the UK (X units) were the main destinations of desktop computer exports from Argentina, with a combined 70% share of total exports. Uruguay lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 10%. Moreover, desktop computer exports in Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest exporter, Paraguay, twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Uruguay (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the UK ($X), Venezuela ($X) and Australia ($X) were the largest markets for desktop computer exported from Argentina worldwide, together comprising 55% of total exports. These countries were followed by Paraguay, Uruguay, the United States, Brazil, Colombia and Costa Rica, which together accounted for a further 17%.

Among the main countries of destination, Uruguay, with a CAGR of +8.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average desktop computer export price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 20% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 379%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Costa Rica ($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 the United States (+39.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Desktop Computer Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of desktop computers, when their volume increased by 7% to X units. In general, imports, however, faced a dramatic curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 101% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, desktop computer imports fell to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a sharp reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 103%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure 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 supplier of desktop computer to Argentina, with a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, desktop computer imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (X units), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X units), with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at -29.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+0.9% per year) and France (-1.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of desktop computers to Argentina, comprising 36% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 4.7% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at -23.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-13.1% per year) and France (-7.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average desktop computer import price amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -14.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, desktop computer import price decreased by -24.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 76%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the price for Hong Kong SAR ($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) (+12.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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