Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2016-2031)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 4.4 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated £4.0bn in 2026.
Trends and Insights
Economic expansion spurs computer upgrades, squeezing repair demand
- Economic conditions have a significant impact on the computer repair market. When people feel financially secure, they’re more likely to buy new computers instead of repairing old ones, eating into repair revenue. When times are tough, however, consumer confidence and disposable income usually fall and more people choose to repair their existing devices, rather than upgrading or replacing.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2026-2031)
Market size is projected to decline over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
The data centre surge drives demand for specialist hardware repairers
- The rapid expansion of AI is fuelling strong demand for specialised data centres, making traditional PCs less central for high-powered computing tasks. Modern AI applications, such as training large language models or supporting neural networks, require significantly more computing power, high-speed networking and advanced cooling than typical office servers or consumer devices can provide. Only purpose-built data centres, equipped with top-tier hardware, can meet these requirements.
Biggest companies in the Computer & Computer Equipment Repair in the UK
| Company | Market Share (%)
2026 | Revenue (£m)
2026 |
|---|---|---|
Dell Corporation Ltd | 45.8 | |
Currys plc | 33.8 | |
Apple (UK) Ltd | 22.7 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Desktop and laptop computer repair, Storage device repair and Portable electronic device repair. Desktop and laptop computer repair is the largest segment of the Computer & Computer Equipment Repair in the UK.
Trends and Insights
Rising AI demand drives up hardware costs, incentivising desktop and laptop repairs
- Desktop and laptop computer repair involves the correction of hardware defects, software corruption or virus infections on computers
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Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Companies in this industry repair and maintain computers and computer equipment, but not communication-related devices. They repair computers, computer peripherals, tablets, gaming consoles and public machines such as ATMs and cash registers.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in the Computer & Computer Equipment Repair industry in the United Kingdom include Desktop and laptop computer repair, Storage device repair, Portable electronic device repair, Specialised computer repair, Printer, scanner and server repair and Peripheral computer equipment repair.Companies
Companies covered in the Computer & Computer Equipment Repair industry in the United Kingdom include Dell Corporation Ltd, Currys plc and Apple (UK) Ltd.Purchase this report to view all 3 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
Related terms covered in the Computer & Computer Equipment Repair industry in the United Kingdom include warranty, precision equipment, peripheral, augmented reality and virtual reality.Industry Code
SIC 95.11 - Computer & Computer Equipment Repair in the UK
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
More reliable devices squeeze everyday repair revenue. The durability of modern laptops, especially those with SSDs, leads to fewer faults, cutting the need for routine repai...
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 (2016-2025) and forecast (2026-2031)
- Employees, including historical (2016-2025) and forecast (2026-2031)
- Businesses, including historical (2016-2025) and forecast (2026-2031)
- Profit, including historical (2016-2026)
- 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
Tech-savvy consumers suppress repair demand. As digital literacy improves, consumers are increasingly opting to solve minor technical issues themselves, dampening demand for ...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2026
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2026
- Major market segmentation in 2026
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
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
London's high population fuels demand for computer repairs. The city's dense and young population provides a steady stream of business for local computer repair businesses.
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 2026
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2026
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2026
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2026
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2026
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across Europe, 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
Reputation is critical. Companies that receive positive word-of-mouth recommendations and online reviews highlighting their quick and reliable services will thrive.
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- 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 2021-2026
- 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
This industry is highly fragmented. Most consumers prefer to get their device fixed by local businesses – proximity means they can usually get their devices back quicker. Thi...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2022 through 2026
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2026
- Overview of Dell Corporation Ltd's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2020 through 2026
- Overview of Currys plc's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2020 through 2026
- Overview of Apple (UK) Ltd's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2020 through 2026
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Dell Corporation Ltd, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Currys plc, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Apple (UK) 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
WEEE regulations shift more e-waste responsibility to producers. Repair companies and sellers must now manage more device recycling and free take-back, especially after the 2...
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 (2016-2031)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2016-2031)
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
Imported parts dominate purchase costs. Greater supply chain stability and a stronger pound have helped eased part prices in 2025, but the continued reliance on imports keeps...
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 2026
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2026
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Liquidity Ratios (2020-2024)
- Coverage Ratios (2020-2024)
- Leverage Ratios (2020-2024)
- Operating Ratios (2020-2024)
- Assets (2020-2024)
- Liabilities (2020-2024)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2016-2031)
- Revenue per Employee (2016-2031)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2016-2031)
- Employees per Establishment (2016-2031)
- Employees per Enterprise (2016-2031)
- Average Wage (2016-2031)
- Wages/Revenue (2016-2031)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2016-2031)
- IVA/Revenue (2016-2031)
- Imports/Demand (2016-2031)
- Exports/Revenue (2016-2031)
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 (2016-2031)
- IVA (2016-2031)
- Establishments (2016-2031)
- Enterprises (2016-2031)
- Employment (2016-2031)
- Exports (2016-2031)
- Imports (2016-2031)
- Wages (2016-2031)
Top Questions Answered
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What is the market size of the Computer & Computer Equipment Repair industry in the United Kingdom in 2026?
The market size of the Computer & Computer Equipment Repair industry in the United Kingdom is £4.0bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Computer & Computer Equipment Repair industry in the United Kingdom in 2026?
There are 4,878 businesses in the Computer & Computer Equipment Repair industry in the United Kingdom, which has grown at a CAGR of 4.3 % between 2021 and 2026.
How may import tariffs affect the Computer & Computer Equipment Repair industry in the United Kingdom?
The Computer & Computer Equipment Repair industry in the United Kingdom is unlikely to be materially impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Computer & Computer Equipment Repair industry in the United Kingdom?
The Computer & Computer Equipment Repair industry in the United Kingdom is unlikely to be materially impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
Has the Computer & Computer Equipment Repair industry in the United Kingdom grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Computer & Computer Equipment Repair industry in the United Kingdom has been growing at a CAGR of 4.4 % between 2021 and 2026.
What is the forecast growth of the Computer & Computer Equipment Repair industry in the United Kingdom over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Computer & Computer Equipment Repair industry in the United Kingdom is expected to decline.
What are the biggest companies in the Computer & Computer Equipment Repair industry in the United Kingdom?
The biggest companies operating in the Computer & Computer Equipment Repair industry in the United Kingdom are Dell Corporation Ltd, Currys plc and Apple (UK) Ltd
What does the Computer & Computer Equipment Repair industry in the United Kingdom include?
Desktop and laptop computer repair and Storage device repair are part of the Computer & Computer Equipment Repair industry in the United Kingdom.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Computer & Computer Equipment Repair industry in the United Kingdom?
The company holding the most market share in the Computer & Computer Equipment Repair industry in the United Kingdom is Dell Corporation Ltd.
How competitive is the Computer & Computer Equipment Repair industry in the United Kingdom?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Computer & Computer Equipment Repair industry in the United Kingdom.
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