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Latin America and the Caribbean: Computing Machinery Market 2024

Computing Machinery Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2021, the Latin American computing machinery market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Computing Machinery Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, computing machinery production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 9.4% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Computing Machinery Exports

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2021, the amount of computing machinery and parts and accessories thereof exported in Latin America and the Caribbean skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 721% compared with the year before. In general, exports showed resilient growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, computing machinery exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +53.1% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 23%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of computing machinery and parts and accessories thereof, namely Mexico, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

Mexico was also the fastest-growing in terms of the computing machinery and parts and accessories thereof exports, with a CAGR of +18.9% from 2012 to 2021. While the share of Mexico (+15 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) also remains the largest computing machinery supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Mexico amounted to +6.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -87.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 149% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Mexico amounted to -10.8% per year.

Computing Machinery Imports

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

For the third consecutive year, LatAmerica and the Caribbean recorded decline in overseas purchases of computing machinery and parts and accessories thereof, which decreased by -10.4% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 1.6%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, computing machinery imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Mexico (X tons), distantly followed by Brazil (X tons), Peru (X tons), Colombia (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Chile (X tons) were the key importers of computing machinery and parts and accessories thereof, together making up 82% of total imports. Guatemala (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Guatemala (with a CAGR of +1.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported computing machinery and parts and accessories thereof in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a 9.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Mexico totaled +3.8%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (-4.5% per year) and Chile (+4.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a strong expansion. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while Guatemala ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+17.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

Brazil constituted the country with the largest volume of computing machinery consumption, accounting for 49% of total volume. Moreover, computing machinery consumption in Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Colombia, sixfold. Peru ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 6.8% share.
The country with the largest volume of computing machinery production was Brazil, accounting for 81% of total volume. Moreover, computing machinery production in Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Mexico, fourfold.
In value terms, Mexico remains the largest computing machinery supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil, with a 0.3% share of total exports.
In value terms, Mexico constitutes the largest market for imported computing machinery and parts and accessories thereof in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil, with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile, with a 7.4% share.
In 2021, the export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $231,788 per ton, increasing by 8.5% against the previous year.
In 2021, the import price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $100,662 per ton, growing by 8.5% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the computing machinery market in Latin America and the Caribbean. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 26201100 - Laptop PCs and palm-top organisers
  • Prodcom 26201300 - Desk top PCs
  • Prodcom 26201400 - Digital data processing machines: presented in the form of systems
  • Prodcom 26201500 - Other digital automatic data processing machines whether or not containing in the same housing one or two of the following units: storage units, input/output units
  • Prodcom 26201640 - Printers, copying machines and facsimile machines, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network (excluding printing machinery used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other components, and
  • Prodcom 26201650 - Keyboards
  • Prodcom 26201660 - Other input or output units, whether or not containing storage units in the same housing
  • Prodcom 26201700 - Monitors and projectors, principally used in an automatic data processing system
  • Prodcom 26201800 - Machines which perform two or more of the functions of printing, copying or facsimile transmission, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network
  • Prodcom 26202100 - Storage units
  • Prodcom 26203000 - Other units of automatic data processing machines (excluding network communications equipment (e.g. hubs, routers, g ateways) for LANs and WANs and sound, video, network and similar cards for automatic data processing machines)
  • Prodcom 26204000 - Parts and accessories of the machines of HS
  • Prodcom 28232600 - Parts and accessories of printers of HS
  • Prodcom 26122000 - Network communications equipment (e.g. hubs, routers, g ateways) for LANs and WANs and sound, video, network and similar cards for automatic data processing machines
  • Prodcom 269900Z0 - Other units of automatic data processing machines

Country coverage:

  • Anguilla
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Argentina
  • Aruba
  • Bahamas
  • Barbados
  • Belize
  • Bolivia
  • Brazil
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Cayman Islands
  • Chile
  • Colombia
  • Costa Rica
  • Cuba
  • Curacao
  • Dominica
  • Dominican Republic
  • Ecuador
  • El Salvador
  • Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
  • French Guiana
  • Grenada
  • Guadeloupe
  • Guatemala
  • Guyana
  • Haiti
  • Honduras
  • Jamaica
  • Martinique
  • Mexico
  • Montserrat
  • Nicaragua
  • Panama
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Saint Lucia
  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Saint Maarten (Dutch part)
  • Suriname
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Turks and Caicos Islands
  • United States Virgin Islands
  • Uruguay
  • Venezuela
  • Puerto Rico

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Production in Latin America and the Caribbean, split by region and country
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Latin America and the Caribbean
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

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    • Anguilla
    • Antigua and Barbuda
    • Argentina
    • Aruba
    • Bahamas
    • Barbados
    • Belize
    • Bolivia
    • Brazil
    • British Virgin Islands
    • Cayman Islands
    • Chile
    • Colombia
    • Costa Rica
    • Cuba
    • Curacao
    • Dominica
    • Dominican Republic
    • Ecuador
    • El Salvador
    • Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
    • French Guiana
    • Grenada
    • Guadeloupe
    • Guatemala
    • Guyana
    • Haiti
    • Honduras
    • Jamaica
    • Martinique
    • Mexico
    • Montserrat
    • Nicaragua
    • Panama
    • Paraguay
    • Peru
    • Saint Kitts and Nevis
    • Saint Lucia
    • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
    • Saint Maarten (Dutch part)
    • Suriname
    • Trinidad and Tobago
    • Turks and Caicos Islands
    • United States Virgin Islands
    • Uruguay
    • Venezuela
    • Puerto Rico
  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023

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