Computer Manufacturing in China - Market Research Report (2014-2029)
Beijing, China
Last Updated: May 2024
4041Revenue
$335.8bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$XX.Xbn
Employees
447k
Businesses
233
Wages
$XX.Xbn
Computer Manufacturing in China industry analysis
China has become the computer output base of the world. It is also the largest consumer of computer products. Demand for computers from domestic and global markets has driven the development of the Computer Manufacturing industry in China.
Industry output has been slowed down. In the past five years to 2024, the computer output in China is expected to decrease at an average rate of 1.0%, to 338.6 million units. The computer output decreased by 6.7% and 23.8% respectively in 2022 and 2023, due to the weak market demand resulted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Industry revenue is expected to decrease by 4.0% in 2024 due to the weak market demand. Technology for computers has developed rapidly in recent years, driving consumers to purchase product upgrades. In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, working from home arrangements became normalized and increased demand for computers. Consequently, industry revenue increased 17.0% during the year.
Industry profit is expected to total 10.6% of revenue in 2024. Total wages are expected to rise by an annualized 3.3% over the five years through 2024, to $12.1 billion.
Chinese companies are projected to vigorously develop 5G technology over the next five years. As an upstream industry of 5G, computers will be the driving force for growth. In addition, coupled with strong growth in online education, the computer market is forecast to further expand.
Due to a weak global economy, industry players like HP, Dell and Lenovo have been focusing on Chinese consumers to offset revenue declines in export markets. However, computer manufacturing enterprises are constantly innovating and developing better products, and it is expected that exports will continue to increase in the next five years. The export market is expected to grow at an average rate of 4.0% in the next five years. Industry revenue is expected to increase an annualized 3.0% over the five years through 2029, to total $389.4 billion.
Trends and Insights
- Industry output has slowed down. In the past five years to 2024, computer output in China is expected to decrease at an average rate of 1.0%, to 338.6 million units, mainly due to the weaker demand from both domestic and foreign markets.
- Laptop computers have the largest market share. Laptop computers have become increasingly important in China, accounting for almost 38.8% of industry revenue in 2024.
- The industry is concentrated in Guangdong, Sichuan province and Chongqing. These regions account for 60.5% of industry revenue combined.
- Industry concentration level is low. The industry is relatively mature and the top four computer manufacturers account for 50.1% of industry revenue in 2024.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 1.2 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $335.8bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
China is the global center of computer production
- China has become one of the world's largest computer manufacturing countries. In 2023, the total output of computers was 338.6 million units, of which the output of laptops was 200.0 million units and accounted for 17.5% of global output.
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Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Accelerated digital transformation will continuously promote industry demand
- The State Council has issued a Guiding Opinion on Strengthening the Construction of Digital Government. By 2025, the digital government framework will be basically formed. By 2035, the digital government system will become more mature, and the overall work of the government will become more intelligent and precise.
Biggest companies in the Computer Manufacturing in China
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue ($m)
2024 |
|---|---|---|
Apple Inc. | 71,345.0 | |
Huawei Technologies Ltd. | 60,438.9 | |
ASUSTek Computer Inc. | 2,354.1 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Laptop computers, Desktop computers and Computer tablets. Laptop computers is the largest segment of the Computer Manufacturing in China.
Trends and Insights
Laptop computers represent the largest product segment
- Laptop computers are a type of portable computer with a foldable or rotating screen, integrated with a keyboard and console, and can be operated through a touchpad or mouse.
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Competitors
- Computer Tablet Manufacturing in China
Complementors
- Computer Network Equipment Manufacturing in China
- Computer Peripheral Manufacturing in China
- IT Services in China
International industries
- Global Computer Hardware Manufacturing
- Computer Manufacturing in the US
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Businesses in the Computer Manufacturing industry manufacture supercomputers, network computers, microcomputers (including desktop and notebook computers), mini-computers, workstations and servers.
What's included in this industry?
Laptop computersTablet computersDesktop computersComputer serversSupercomputers, specialized computers, minicomputers and othersCompanies
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PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENTSUPERCOMPUTERENTREPOTPerformance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Industry output has slowed down. In the past five years to 2024, computer output in China is expected to decrease at an average rate of 1.0%, to 338.6 million units, mainly d...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Laptop computers have the largest market share. Laptop computers have become increasingly important in China, accounting for almost 38.8% of industry revenue in 2024.
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
- International Trade
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
- Total imports, level and trend
- Total exports, level and trend
- Trade Balance
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
- International trade, including imports by country and exports by country
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
- Recent trends in import and export volumes, country of origin or destination, and expected future trends
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
The industry is concentrated in Guangdong, Sichuan province and Chongqing. These regions account for 60.5% of industry revenue combined.
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across Asia Pacific, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Industry concentration level is low. The industry is relatively mature and the top four computer manufacturers account for 50.1% of industry revenue in 2024.
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
Computer manufacturing enterprises adhere to technological innovation. They do this by increasing research and development investment and recruiting technological talents.
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
- Overview of Apple Inc.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Huawei Technologies Ltd.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of ASUSTek Computer Inc.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for one additional company
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Apple Inc., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Huawei Technologies Ltd., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for ASUSTek Computer Inc., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for one additional company
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
The Chinese Government is promoting the digital transformation. The government supports the development of 5G technology, which is widely applied in both commercial and civil...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
The industry has low labor costs. The production process in the computer manufacturing industry is highly automated, wages only represent a small share of industry revenue.
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
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Key data sources in China include:
- National Bureau of Statistics China
- General Administration of Customs
- People’s Bank of China
Analysts also use industry specific sources to complement catch-all sources, although their perspective may focus on a particular organization or representative body, rather than a clear overview of all industry operations. However, when balanced against other perspectives, industry-specific sources provide insights into industry trends.
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- Industry and trade associations
- Industry federations or regulators
- Major industry players annual or quarterly filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Computer Manufacturing industry in China in 2024?
The market size of the Computer Manufacturing industry in China is $335.8bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Computer Manufacturing in China industry in 2024?
There are 233 businesses in the Computer Manufacturing industry in China, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.3 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Computer Manufacturing industry in China grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Computer Manufacturing industry in China has been declining at a CAGR of 1.2 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Computer Manufacturing industry in China over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Computer Manufacturing industry in China is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Computer Manufacturing market in China?
The biggest companies operating in the Computer Manufacturing market in China are Apple Inc., Huawei Technologies Ltd. and ASUSTek Computer Inc.
What does the Computer Manufacturing in China include?
Laptop computers and Tablet computers are part of the Computer Manufacturing industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Computer Manufacturing in China?
The company holding the most market share in China is Apple Inc..
How competitive is the Computer Manufacturing industry in China?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Computer Manufacturing industry in China.
