United Kingdom: Desktop Computer Market 2024

Desktop Computer Market Size in the UK

In 2021, the UK desktop computer market increased by 12% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Desktop Computer Production in the UK

In value terms, desktop computer production expanded modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -22.5% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 25% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Desktop Computer Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2021, overseas shipments of desktop computers increased by 69% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, desktop computer exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Romania (X units) was the main destination for desktop computer exports from the UK, with a 31% share of total exports. Moreover, desktop computer exports to Romania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Iceland (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Ireland (X units), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Romania stood at +47.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iceland (+83.3% per year) and Ireland (-0.2% per year).

In value terms, Iceland ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for desktop computers exports from the UK, comprising 21% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with an 8.7% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Iceland totaled +87.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+7.2% per year) and the United States (-6.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average desktop computer export price amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -19.7% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 67%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2020, and then shrank notably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 Germany (+18.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Desktop Computer Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2021, purchases abroad of desktop computers increased by 22% to X units, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, desktop computer imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland (X units), China (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main suppliers of desktop computer imports to the UK, together accounting for 64% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +86.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of desktop computers to the UK, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Poland totaled +73.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-9.2% per year) and the Netherlands (-1.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average desktop computer import price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, desktop computer import price increased by +94.9% against 2016 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 the United States ($X per unit), while the price for Israel ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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