Thailand: Desktop Computer Market 2024

Desktop Computer Market Size in Thailand

The Thai desktop computer market dropped notably to $X in 2021, shrinking by -18.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Desktop computer consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Desktop Computer Production in Thailand

In value terms, desktop computer production reduced markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate moderate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 174% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Desktop Computer Exports

Exports from Thailand

In 2021, exports of desktop computers from Thailand surged to X units, jumping by 87% compared with 2020. Overall, exports continue to indicate a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 149% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, desktop computer exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 93%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Malaysia (X units) was the main destination for desktop computer exports from Thailand, accounting for a 60% share of total exports. Moreover, desktop computer exports to Malaysia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X units), threefold. Myanmar (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Malaysia amounted to +20.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (-2.3% per year) and Myanmar (+14.5% per year).

In value terms, Malaysia ($X) remains the key foreign market for desktop computers exports from Thailand, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Lao People's Democratic Republic, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Malaysia totaled +1.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (-17.7% per year) and Lao People's Democratic Republic (-8.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average desktop computer export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, reducing by -29.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price faced a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 5.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 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 Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Myanmar ($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 Singapore (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Desktop Computer Imports

Imports into Thailand

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of desktop computers increased by 40% to X units in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 73%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, desktop computer imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Malaysia (X units) and Hong Kong SAR (X units) were the main suppliers of desktop computer imports to Thailand, together comprising 97% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Hong Kong SAR (with a CAGR of +42.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X), China ($X) and Hong Kong SAR ($X) were the largest desktop computer suppliers to Thailand, with a combined 94% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong SAR, with a CAGR of +41.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average desktop computer import price amounted to $X per unit, declining by -13.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 22% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2016 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 Malaysia ($X per unit), while the price for Hong Kong SAR ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (+22.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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