South Africa: Desktop Computer Market 2025

Desktop Computer Market Size in South Africa

The South African desktop computer market declined to $X in 2021, which is down by -5.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Desktop Computer Production in South Africa

In value terms, desktop computer production contracted slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Desktop Computer Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, the amount of desktop computers exported from South Africa soared to X units, growing by 25% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, desktop computer exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight decrease. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X units), Botswana (X units) and Lesotho (X units) were the main destinations of desktop computer exports from South Africa, with a combined 63% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Lesotho (with a CAGR of +17.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for desktop computer exported from South Africa were Botswana ($X), Namibia ($X) and Zimbabwe ($X), together comprising 66% of total exports. Swaziland, Mozambique, Zambia and Lesotho lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Mozambique, with a CAGR of +17.6%, 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 a decrease of -3.8% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.3%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 22% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($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 Botswana (+12.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Desktop Computer Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, approx. X units of desktop computers were imported into South Africa; rising by 1.6% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports enjoyed a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 54%. Imports peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, desktop computer imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a moderate expansion. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest desktop computer supplier to South Africa, accounting for a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, desktop computer imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X units), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by South Korea (X units), with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +35.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+21.8% per year) and South Korea (+28.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of desktop computers to South Africa, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +11.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+51.6% per year) and Japan (+54.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average desktop computer import price amounted to $X per unit, jumping by 58% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a slight descent. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per unit), while the price for Namibia ($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 United Arab Emirates (+15.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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