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Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling in France - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2024-2029)

FR-G4651 March 2024 Factsheet

Revenue

€36.2bn

2019-2024 0.7 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Employees

34,307

2019-2024 1.0 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Businesses

4,427

2019-2024 7.3 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Wages

€X.Xbn

2019-2024 X.X %
2024-2029 X.X %

Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling in France market size outlook

Total value and annual change from from 2014-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.

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Industry Statistics and Rankings

How does this industry perform in France compared to Europe?

Country Benchmarking

Industry Data France

Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.

Revenue
#4 In Europe
Business
#5 In Europe
Employees
#5 In Europe
Wages
#3 In Europe

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The 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%.

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Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024

Biggest companies in the Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling in France

Company
Market Share (%)
2024
Revenue (€m)
2024
Profit (€m)
2024
Profit Margin (%)
2024
HP Europe BV
19,936.1
1,787.1
9.0
Tech Data Europe GmbH
16,979.4
1,452.7
8.6
International Business Machines Corporation
55,879.3
32,955.3
59.0

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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 France in 2024?

The market size of the Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling industry in France is €36.2bn in 2024.

How many businesses are there in the Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling in France industry in 2024?

There are 4,427 businesses in the Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling industry in France, which has grown at a CAGR of 7.3 % between 2019 and 2024.

Has the Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling industry in France grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling industry in France has been declining at a CAGR of 0.7 % between 2019 and 2024.

What is the forecast growth of the Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling industry in France over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling industry in France is expected to grow.

What are the biggest companies in the Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling market in France?

The biggest companies operating in the Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling market in France are HP Europe BV, Tech Data Europe GmbH and International Business Machines Corporation

What does the Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling in France 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 France?

The company holding the most market share in France is HP Europe BV.

How competitive is the Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling industry in France?

The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling industry in France.

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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 BYPASS

What's included in this industry?

LaptopsDesktopsTabletsSoftwareMainframes

Companies

HP Europe BVTech Data Europe GmbHInternational Business Machines Corporation

Industry Code

ISIC 2006

4651 - Wholesale of computers, computer peripheral equipment and software in France

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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 France industry?


Outlook

Analysis

What's driving the Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling in France industry outlook?


Volatility

Analysis

What influences volatility in the Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling in France 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 France 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.

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Products and Services

Charts
  • Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis

How are the Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling in France industry's products and services performing?

Analysis

What are innovations in the Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling in France industry's products and services?


Major Markets

Charts
  • Major Market Segmentation
Analysis

What influences demand in the Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling in France industry?


International Trade

Highlights

  • Total Imports into France
  • Total Exports into France
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.

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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 France located?

Companies

Data Tables

Top 4 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.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling in France 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.

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • 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 France 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)

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