Ecuador: Desktop Computer Market 2025

Desktop Computer Market Size in Ecuador

The Ecuadorian desktop computer market expanded remarkably to $X in 2021, surging by 13% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, showed a deep downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Desktop Computer Exports

Exports from Ecuador

Desktop computer exports from Ecuador contracted sharply to X units in 2021, falling by -80% against the previous year. Overall, exports continue to indicate a dramatic descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 1,100%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, desktop computer exports contracted notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 911% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Guatemala (X units) was the main destination for desktop computer exports from Ecuador, with a approx. 50% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Guatemala was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Guatemala totaled +67.9%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average desktop computer export price amounted to $X per unit, jumping by 23% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 781%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Guatemala.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Spain amounted to +39.6% per year.

Desktop Computer Imports

Imports into Ecuador

In 2021, approx. X units of desktop computers were imported into Ecuador; increasing by 15% compared with 2020. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 482% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, desktop computer imports rose sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 480% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest desktop computer supplier to Ecuador, with a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, desktop computer imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X units), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +1.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-14.4% per year) and Spain (+6.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest desktop computer suppliers to Ecuador were China ($X), the United States ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined 88% share of total imports.

Spain, with a CAGR of -0.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average desktop computer import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, waning by -3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 56%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, 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 ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Panama (-2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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