Australia: Desktop Computer Market 2024

Desktop Computer Market Size in Australia

In 2021, the Australian desktop computer market decreased by -11.5% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, consumption showed a pronounced decrease. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Desktop Computer Production in Australia

In value terms, desktop computer production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Desktop Computer Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2021, shipments abroad of desktop computers increased by 45% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports recorded a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 104% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, desktop computer exports surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X units) was the main destination for desktop computer exports from Australia, with a 51% share of total exports. Moreover, desktop computer exports to New Zealand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Singapore (X units), threefold. Malaysia (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to New Zealand stood at +20.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (+7.6% per year) and Malaysia (+13.7% per year).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the key foreign market for desktop computers exports from Australia, comprising 20% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with an 8.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Papua New Guinea, with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to New Zealand stood at +11.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+21.0% per year) and Papua New Guinea (+1.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average desktop computer export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, falling by -10.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 41%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

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 United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($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 Hong Kong SAR (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Desktop Computer Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2021, overseas purchases of desktop computers decreased by -4.2% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -24.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 76%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, desktop computer imports stood at $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -8.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 79% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Malaysia (X units), China (X units) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X units) were the main suppliers of desktop computer imports to Australia, together comprising 96% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Malaysia (with a CAGR of +65.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, China ($X), Malaysia ($X) and the United States ($X) were the largest desktop computer suppliers to Australia, together accounting for 91% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Malaysia, with a CAGR of +61.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average desktop computer import price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 8.4% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 39% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 ($X per unit), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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