Industry Statistics and Rankings
How does this industry perform in Belgium compared to Europe?
Country Benchmarking
Industry Data Belgium
Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.
Revenue
#11 In EuropeBusiness
#12 In EuropeEmployees
#10 In EuropeWages
#8 In EuropeThe Computer and Peripheral Equipment Wholesaling industry is characterised by fierce competition, with wholesalers having to offer the latest technology if they want to survive. The industry has contended with numerous economic headwinds like slowing economic growth and rock-bottom confidence, hurting demand in recent years. Revenue is expected to fall at a compound annual rate of 2.5% over the five years through 2024 to €402.5 billion, including an estimated decline of 1.6% in 2024, while the average industry profit margin is forecast to be 5%.
Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024
Biggest companies in the Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling in Belgium
Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 | Profit (€m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
---|---|---|---|---|
HP Europe BV | 19,936.1 | 1,787.1 | 9.0 | |
Ingram Micro Europe BVBA | 52,639.4 | 4,112.4 | 7.8 | |
Tech Data Europe GmbH | 16,979.4 | 1,452.7 | 8.6 |
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Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling industry in Belgium in 2024?
The market size of the Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling industry in Belgium is €10.3bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling in Belgium industry in 2024?
There are 933 businesses in the Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling industry in Belgium, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.2 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling industry in Belgium grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling industry in Belgium has been growing at a CAGR of 2.5 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling industry in Belgium over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling industry in Belgium is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling market in Belgium?
The biggest companies operating in the Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling market in Belgium are HP Europe BV, Ingram Micro Europe BVBA and Tech Data Europe GmbH
What does the Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling in Belgium include?
Laptops and Desktops are part of the Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling in Belgium?
The company holding the most market share in Belgium is HP Europe BV.
How competitive is the Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling industry in Belgium?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling industry in Belgium.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Domestic industries
Competitors
- Computer, Peripheral Equipment, Software & Telecommunications Equipment Retailers in Belgium
- Electronic & Telecommunications Equipment Wholesaling in Belgium
Complementors
- Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Belgium
- Software Development in Belgium
- Computer Consultants in Belgium
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Wholesalers in this industry wholesale and distribute computers and peripheral equipment. Products include computer hardware, software, printers and scanners, servers, storage and other computer peripheral equipment.
Related Terms
MAINFRAME COMPUTERTABLET COMPUTERWHOLESALE BYPASSWhat's included in this industry?
LaptopsDesktopsTabletsSoftwareMainframesCompanies
HP Europe BVIngram Micro Europe BVBATech Data Europe GmbHIndustry Code
4651 - Wholesale of computers, computer peripheral equipment and software in Belgium
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Performance
Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 Revenue CAGR
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Profit Highlights
Trends
- Total Profit
- Profit Margin
- Profit per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue
- Employees
- Business
- Profit
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling in Belgium industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling in Belgium industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling in Belgium industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling in Belgium industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
Remote working lifts demand for laptops. The persistence of remote working following the COVID-19 outbreak has supported demand for laptops.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling in Belgium industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling in Belgium industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling in Belgium industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Total Imports into Belgium
- Total Exports into Belgium
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables
Value and annual change (%) included
- Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
Key Takeaways
Wholesale bypass poses a threat. More wholesalers, especially smaller ones, are struggling to remain competitive as wholesale bypass poses an increasingly prominent threat, forcing them out of the industry.
Supply Chain
Charts
Buyer and supply industries
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Establishments by Region (2024)
Data Tables
- Number of Establishments by Region (2024)
Charts
- Share of Establishments vs. Population of Each Region
Analysis
What regions are businesses in the Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling in Belgium located?
Companies
Data Tables
Top 10 companies by market share:
- Market share (2024)
- Revenue (2024)
- Profit (2024)
- Profit margin (2024)
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
Computer and peripheral equipment wholesalers face minimal regulations. Wholesalers only distribute computers, laptops and other peripheral equipment, meaning they face minimal legal challenges.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling in Belgium industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Supply chain disruptions ratcheted up purchase costs. Upstream suppliers picked up their prices in the two years through 2022 as they contended with severe key input shortages, raising purchase costs for wholesalers.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling in Belgium industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and boottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2024)
- Business Growth (2024)
- Job Growth (2024)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2024)
- Imports/Demand (2024)
- Exports/Revenue (2024)
- Revenue per Employee (2024)
- Wages/Revenue (2024)
- Employees per Establishment (2024)
- Average Wage (2024)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
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)
Methodology
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