Desktop computers market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The Spanish desktop computer market, measured in volume, experienced considerable volatility between 2018 and 2024. After growing to 211 thousand units in 2019, consumption dropped sharply to 141 thousand units in 2020. A recovery followed, with market size reaching 190 thousand units in 2021 and then surging to a peak of 316 thousand units in 2022. This was followed by a contraction to 277 thousand units in 2023, before rising again to 320 thousand units in 2024.

In value terms, the market showed a different pattern, declining from 120 million USD in 2018 to 89 million USD in 2019 despite higher volume, suggesting a shift toward lower-priced units. Value then recovered steadily, reaching 206 million USD in 2022, before easing to 180 million USD in 2023 and a slight uptick to 185 million USD in 2024. The disparity between volume and value movements highlights changes in product mix and average prices over the period.

Production desktop computers in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Spain's desktop computer production was valued at 10 416 K $ US, remaining stable compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 42.3%, with an annualized decline of 16.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 10 398 K $ US, while the highest was in 2018 at 18 656 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 44.3%, whereas the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 3.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Spain in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

Spain's desktop computer production has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 22 967 units were produced, down by 2.8% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 46.5%, equating to an annualized rate of decline of 18.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Spain in kind, 2017-2020, unit

Exports desktop computers from Spain

Exports in kind, K unit

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest exports were recorded in 2019 at 92.2 K units, while the highest were in 2020 at 185.2 K units, reflecting a two-fold gap. In 2020, Spain's desktop computer exports rose by 101.0% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, dropping by 33.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

From 2017 to 2020, Spain's desktop computer exports in kind were not concentrated on a few key destinations. France accounted for 23.7% of exports, Germany for 12.8%, and Portugal for 12.8%, with these three countries jointly representing 49.4% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. The lowest exports in value terms occurred in 2020 at 39.7 M $ US, while the highest were in 2017, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 3.6 times. In 2020, Spain's desktop computer exports decreased sharply by 27.7% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2018, falling by 62.2%, whereas the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 2.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Germany, France, and Portugal—together absorbed 58.7% of Spain's total desktop computer exports in value terms.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Spain in value, 2017-2020

Imports desktop computers to Spain

Imports in kind, K unit

Spain's desktop computer imports have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 303.1 K units, up by 8.3% relative to the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 8.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 240.7 K units. The largest decline occurred in 2018, dropping by 13.8%, while the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 16.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, China, and the Netherlands were the main sources in the geographical breakdown of Spain's desktop computer imports in kind. Germany accounted for 23.8% of imports, China for 17.1%, and the Netherlands for 13.7%, with a combined share of 54.6% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Spain's desktop computer imports in value terms have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume came to 133.0 M $ US, which is 0.7% less than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 47.2%, equating to an annualized decline of 19.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and China led the structure of Spain's desktop computer imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 37.1% of imports, France for 11.8%, and China for 8.7%, together representing 57.7% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Spain in value, 2017-2020