Philippines: Desktop Computer Market 2025

Desktop Computer Market Size in the Philippines

In 2021, the Philippine desktop computer market increased by 7% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after six years of decline. In general, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt slump. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Desktop Computer Production in the Philippines

In value terms, desktop computer production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a precipitous curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 31%. Desktop computer production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Desktop Computer Exports

Exports from the Philippines

In 2021, approx. X units of desktop computers were exported from the Philippines; jumping by 61% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 786% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, desktop computer exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 4,900% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for desktop computer exports from the Philippines, with a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, desktop computer exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Singapore (X units), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States stood at +45.6%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for desktop computers exports from the Philippines, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Singapore ($X), with a 2.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States amounted to +36.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The average desktop computer export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 1,004%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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 amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (-6.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Desktop Computer Imports

Imports into the Philippines

In 2021, approx. X units of desktop computers were imported into the Philippines; picking up by 14% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 195% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, desktop computer imports reached $X in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 128%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Singapore (X units) and the United States (X units) were the main suppliers of desktop computer imports to the Philippines, together comprising 90% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +85.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest desktop computer suppliers to the Philippines were China ($X), Singapore ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising 84% of total imports.

The United States, with a CAGR of +68.9%, recorded 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average desktop computer import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 34%. As a result, import price attained 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 Hong Kong SAR ($X per unit), while the price for Japan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+9.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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