Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2013-2028)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 3.1 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $1.4bn in 2023.
Trends and Insights
Rising demand and government expenditure is fuelling revenue growth
- COVID-19 pandemic disruptions sparked a remote work and study surge, increasing portable and desktop computer demand. This has significantly supported industry revenue.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Offshoring and customisation will continue to boost revenue
- Declining enterprise and establishment numbers reflect COVID-19 pandemic demand easing and smaller manufacturers exiting the industry. Employment numbers are expected to decrease as companies downsize or exit the industry.
Biggest companies in the Computer and Electronic Office Equipment Manufacturing in Australia
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue ($m)
2024 |
|---|---|---|
Acer Computer Australia | 322.4 | |
Psy Solutions Pty Ltd | 71.7 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Desktop computers, Servers and Portable computers. Desktop computers is the largest segment of the Computer and Electronic Office Equipment Manufacturing in Australia.
Trends and Insights
Desktop computers' rising revenue is driven by remote working
- The desktop computers segment includes made-to-order PCs that manufacturers mass produce and customise to suit clients' requirements.
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Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Manufacturers primarily produce computers, electronic office equipment and peripheral devices. The industry excludes repairing and maintaining computers and manufacturing local or wide area network communications equipment, like routers and modems.
What's included in this industry?
Desktop computersServersPortable computersHDDs, SSDs, USBs, gaming consoles, cables, adapters, chargers and other productsPrinters and scannersOffice, vending and monetary machineryCompanies
Acer Computer AustraliaPsy Solutions Pty LtdPurchase this report to view all 2 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
MAINFRAMECLOUD COMPUTINGPHABLETIndustry Code
ANZSIC 2421 - Computer and Electronic Office Equipment Manufacturing in Australia
Performance
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
Manufacturers are facing intense competition from lower-priced imports due to economies of scale and lower operating costs. To counter this, they are shifting their focus to ...
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 (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
- Employees, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
- Businesses, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
- Profit, including historical (2013-2023)
- 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
Many domestically sold computers and electronic office equipment products are imported. This highlights global manufacturing’s dominance and its competitive pressure on domes...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
- International Trade
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2023
- Product innovation level
- Total imports, level and trend
- Total exports, level and trend
- Trade Balance
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2023
- Major market segmentation in 2023
- 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
Geographic distribution aligns with population density and business activity. Manufacturers often target areas with large populations and business centres to tap into a more ...
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 2023
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2023
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2023
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2023
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2023
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
Manufacturers are downsizing and restructuring to maintain small, efficient workforces, often relying on a mix of full-time and seasonal workers. By focusing on business, gov...
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 2018-2023
- 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
Multinational manufacturers drive domestic demand but have limited market shares due to a lack of local manufacturing capabilities. The industry is fragmented and has no majo...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2019 through 2023
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2023
- Overview of Acer Computer Australia's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2017 through 2023
- Overview of Psy Solutions Pty Ltd's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2017 through 2023
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Acer Computer Australia, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Psy Solutions Pty Ltd, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
The Computer and Electronic Office Equipment Manufacturing industry experiences light regulatory oversight from Standards Australia. This organisation focuses on safety and p...
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 (2013-2028)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2013-2028)
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
Diverse factors like product prices, operation sizes and geographical locations significantly influence operational costs. The industry's highly fragmented nature, with a mix...
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 2023
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2023
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2013-2028)
- Revenue per Employee (2013-2028)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2013-2028)
- Employees per Establishment (2013-2028)
- Employees per Enterprise (2013-2028)
- Average Wage (2013-2028)
- Wages/Revenue (2013-2028)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2013-2028)
- IVA/Revenue (2013-2028)
- Imports/Demand (2013-2028)
- Exports/Revenue (2013-2028)
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 (2013-2028)
- IVA (2013-2028)
- Establishments (2013-2028)
- Enterprises (2013-2028)
- Employment (2013-2028)
- Exports (2013-2028)
- Imports (2013-2028)
- Wages (2013-2028)
Top Questions Answered
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What is the market size of the Computer and Electronic Office Equipment Manufacturing industry in Australia in 2024?
The market size of the Computer and Electronic Office Equipment Manufacturing industry in Australia is $1.4bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Computer and Electronic Office Equipment Manufacturing in Australia industry in 2023?
There are 368 businesses in the Computer and Electronic Office Equipment Manufacturing industry in Australia, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.6 % between 2018 and 2023.
Has the Computer and Electronic Office Equipment Manufacturing industry in Australia grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Computer and Electronic Office Equipment Manufacturing industry in Australia has been declining at a CAGR of 3.1 % between 2018 and 2023.
What is the forecast growth of the Computer and Electronic Office Equipment Manufacturing industry in Australia over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Computer and Electronic Office Equipment Manufacturing industry in Australia is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Computer and Electronic Office Equipment Manufacturing market in Australia?
The biggest companies operating in the Computer and Electronic Office Equipment Manufacturing market in Australia are Acer Computer Australia and Psy Solutions Pty Ltd
What does the Computer and Electronic Office Equipment Manufacturing in Australia include?
Desktop computers and Servers are part of the Computer and Electronic Office Equipment Manufacturing industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Computer and Electronic Office Equipment Manufacturing in Australia?
The company holding the most market share in Australia is Acer Computer Australia.
How competitive is the Computer and Electronic Office Equipment Manufacturing industry in Australia?
The level of competition is high and steady in the Computer and Electronic Office Equipment Manufacturing industry in Australia.
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Competitors
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Complementors
- Measurement and Other Scientific Equipment Manufacturing in Australia
- Communication Equipment Manufacturing in Australia
- Audio Visual Electronic Equipment Manufacturing in Australia
- Computer and Computer Peripheral Wholesaling in Australia
International industries
- Global Computer Hardware Manufacturing
- Computer Manufacturing in the US
- Computer Peripheral Manufacturing in the US
- Telecommunication Networking Equipment Manufacturing in the US
- ATM Manufacturing in the US
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