Switzerland: Desktop Computer Market 2024

Desktop Computer Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss desktop computer market soared to $X in 2021, with an increase of 24% 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). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Desktop computer consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Desktop Computer Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, the amount of desktop computers exported from Switzerland shrank rapidly to X units, reducing by -26.3% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 105%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, desktop computer exports reduced to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% 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 decreased by -32.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 30%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for desktop computer exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 73% share of total exports. Moreover, desktop computer exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X units), with a 2.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at +7.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Democratic Republic of the Congo (+128.3% per year) and China (+26.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for desktop computers exports from Switzerland, comprising 36% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with an 8.9% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +1.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+6.7% per year) and France (+9.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average desktop computer export price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 17% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 54%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo ($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 France (+18.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Desktop Computer Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, supplies from abroad of desktop computers was finally on the rise to reach X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -12.5% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 41%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, desktop computer imports expanded markedly to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +63.9% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 23%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X units) constituted the largest desktop computer supplier to Switzerland, accounting for a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, desktop computer imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), twofold. Taiwan (Chinese) (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled +11.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+0.4% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+25.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of desktop computers to Switzerland, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to +8.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+5.6% per year) and the Czech Republic (+44.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average desktop computer import price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 5.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 29% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per unit), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($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 Czech Republic (+21.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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