Saudi Arabia: Desktop Computer Market 2025

Desktop Computer Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi desktop computer market amounted to $X in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable 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). In general, consumption continues to indicate a deep downturn. Desktop computer consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Desktop Computer Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2021, desktop computer exports from Saudi Arabia declined dramatically to X units, which is down by -97.3% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, saw a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 5,921% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units, and then declined significantly in the following year.

In value terms, desktop computer exports dropped markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 800% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X units) was the main destination for desktop computer exports from Saudi Arabia, with a 50% share of total exports. Moreover, desktop computer exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Estonia (X units), fourfold. Cote d'Ivoire (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates stood at +42.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Estonia (0.0% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (+8.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for desktop computer exported from Saudi Arabia were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Sweden ($X) and Bahrain ($X), with a combined 45% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Sweden, with a CAGR of +72.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average desktop computer export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, with an increase of 980% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($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 Cote d'Ivoire (+44.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Desktop Computer Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

Desktop computer imports into Saudi Arabia fell to X units in 2021, waning by -7.2% against 2020. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 160% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, desktop computer imports totaled $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 81%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest desktop computer supplier to Saudi Arabia, accounting for a 74% share of total imports. Moreover, desktop computer imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X units), more than tenfold. The Czech Republic (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to -6.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+9.9% per year) and the Czech Republic (-11.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of desktop computers to Saudi Arabia, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +6.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+8.9% per year) and the Czech Republic (-8.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average desktop computer import price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 147%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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