China: Data Processing Server Market 2024

Data Processing Server Market Size in China

After two years of decline, the Chinese data processing server market increased by 8.8% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Data Processing Server Production in China

In value terms, data processing server production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Data Processing Server Exports

Exports from China

In 2022, data processing server exports from China shrank modestly to X units, falling by -4.8% on 2021 figures. Overall, total exports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +15.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 59%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, data processing server exports rose notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +42.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 32%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X units), the Netherlands (X units) and the United States (X units) were the main destinations of data processing server exports from China, together accounting for 44% of total exports. These countries were followed by India, Japan, Taiwan (Chinese), Germany, Indonesia, South Korea, Vietnam, Singapore, Brazil and Mexico, which together accounted for a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +46.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) remains the key foreign market for data processing servers exports from China, comprising 30% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with an 8.2% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Hong Kong SAR stood at +8.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (+6.5% per year) and the Netherlands (+8.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average data processing server export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, rising by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, data processing server export price increased by +23.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 21%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Vietnam ($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 Hong Kong SAR (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Data Processing Server Imports

Imports into China

In 2022, supplies from abroad of data processing servers increased by 3.9% to X units, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 1,140% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, data processing server imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 87%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

South Korea (X units), Taiwan (Chinese) (X units) and Vietnam (X units) were the main suppliers of data processing server imports to China, with a combined 70% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +177.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Thailand ($X) appeared to be the largest data processing server suppliers to China, with a combined 44% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Vietnam, South Korea, the United States, Germany, Japan and the UK, which together accounted for a further 26%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +149.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average data processing server import price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 101%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the price for South Korea ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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