Cuba: Desktop Computer Market 2025

Desktop Computer Market Size in Cuba

After two years of decline, the Cuban desktop computer market increased by 2.6% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption saw a prominent expansion. Desktop computer consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Desktop Computer Production in Cuba

In value terms, desktop computer production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 115%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Desktop Computer Exports

Exports from Cuba

In 2021, overseas shipments of desktop computers decreased by -63.2% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 1,600%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, desktop computer exports reduced remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 2,958%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X units) was the main destination for desktop computer exports from Cuba, with a 71% share of total exports. Moreover, desktop computer exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X units), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands totaled +10.7%.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for desktop computers exports from Cuba, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 21% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands totaled +18.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+37.9% per year) and Venezuela (-7.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average desktop computer export price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 75% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 342%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Venezuela ($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 Spain (+12.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Desktop Computer Imports

Imports into Cuba

In 2021, supplies from abroad of desktop computers was finally on the rise to reach X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 119%. As a result, imports reached 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 soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 56%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X units) constituted the largest supplier of desktop computer to Cuba, accounting for a 27% share of total imports. Moreover, desktop computer imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X units), with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain stood at +24.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (-18.3% per year) and the UK (+23.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest desktop computer suppliers to Cuba were Spain ($X), China ($X) and Canada ($X), with a combined 41% share of total imports. The UK, Mexico, Italy, the Netherlands, Slovakia, Belgium, Denmark, Russia, Angola and Costa Rica lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the UK, with a CAGR of +53.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average desktop computer import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, waning by -25.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 61%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 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 China ($X per unit), while the price for Costa Rica ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+25.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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