Data Processing Server Market

The global data processing server market is projected to see continued growth in both consumption volume and market value over the next eight years. Key findings include: market performance expected to expand with a CAGR of +0.2% in consumption volume and +2.6% in market value; top consuming countries include the United States, China, and Singapore; production trends showing growth with China leading in volume; import trends seeing significant expansion with the United States as the top importer; export trends increasing with Mexico, China, and the United States leading in value; average export price rising by 8.4% in 2022. Overall, the market is expected to witness steady growth in the near future.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for data processing servers worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +0.2% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 98M units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +2.6% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $129.1B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Data Processing Servers

After two years of decline, consumption of data processing servers increased by 10% to 97M units in 2022. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, global consumption reached the peak volume in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

The global data processing server market value was estimated at $105B in 2022, increasing by 6.7% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the global market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were the United States (17M units), China (13M units) and Singapore (6.7M units), with a combined 38% share of global consumption. India, the Netherlands, Canada, Japan, the UK, Mexico, Russia, Malaysia, Brazil and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the key consuming countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +35.2%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($30.5B) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($11.5B). It was followed by Mexico.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States amounted to +8.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: China (-4.6% per year) and Mexico (+7.5% per year).

In 2022, the highest levels of data processing server per capita consumption was registered in Singapore (1,165 units per 1000 persons), followed by the Netherlands (337 units per 1000 persons), the United Arab Emirates (194 units per 1000 persons) and Canada (132 units per 1000 persons), while the world average per capita consumption of data processing server was estimated at 12 units per 1000 persons.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the data processing server per capita consumption in Singapore totaled +3.7%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of per capita consumption growth: the Netherlands (+34.8% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+9.5% per year).

Production

World Production of Data Processing Servers

In 2022, production of data processing servers increased by 6.7% to 105M units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak volume of 112M units. From 2015 to 2022, global production growth remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, data processing server production shrank modestly to $76.9B in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +1.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, global production reached the maximum level at $81B in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country

China (43M units) remains the largest data processing server producing country worldwide, accounting for 41% of total volume. Moreover, data processing server production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Malaysia (9.5M units), fivefold. Singapore (9.5M units) ranked third in terms of total production with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China amounted to +1.0%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Malaysia (+39.6% per year) and Singapore (+6.0% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Data Processing Servers

Global data processing server imports expanded significantly to 92M units in 2022, increasing by 13% on the previous year. In general, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +79.6% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 15% against the previous year. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, data processing server imports surged to $104.6B in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports By Country

In 2022, the United States (21M units), distantly followed by the Netherlands (12M units), China (10M units), the UK (6.5M units) and Canada (5.3M units) were the main importers of data processing servers, together comprising 59% of total imports. The following importers - Hong Kong SAR (3.6M units), the United Arab Emirates (2.9M units), Singapore (2.7M units), Russia (2.2M units), Malaysia (2.2M units), Japan (2M units), India (1.9M units) and Germany (1.7M units) - together made up 21% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +38.4%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($42.4B) constitutes the largest market for imported data processing servers worldwide, comprising 41% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($5.5B), with a 5.2% share of global imports. It was followed by Japan, with a 4.2% share.

In the United States, data processing server imports increased at an average annual rate of +10.8% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+13.9% per year) and Japan (+4.2% per year).

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average data processing server import price amounted to $1,135 per unit, surging by 5.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 11% against the previous year. Global import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($2,358 per unit), while China ($318 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+9.4%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Data Processing Servers

For the third consecutive year, the global market recorded growth in overseas shipments of data processing servers, which increased by 9% to 101M units in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +23.8% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 47%. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, data processing server exports skyrocketed to $100.2B in 2022. In general, exports recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports By Country

In 2022, China (40M units) was the main exporter of data processing servers, comprising 40% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Malaysia (9.1M units), the Netherlands (7.9M units), Mexico (7.8M units), Singapore (5.4M units) and the UK (5.4M units), together mixing up a 35% share of total exports. Hong Kong SAR (4.1M units), the United States (4M units), Poland (3.4M units), the Czech Republic (1.9M units), Germany (1.7M units) and Taiwan (Chinese) (1.6M units) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to data processing server exports from China stood at +3.9%. At the same time, Malaysia (+43.5%), Taiwan (Chinese) (+33.0%), Poland (+28.7%), the Netherlands (+18.9%), the UK (+18.3%), Hong Kong SAR (+14.5%), Singapore (+13.3%), Mexico (+13.3%), the United States (+2.2%) and Germany (+1.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Malaysia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +43.5% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the Czech Republic (-9.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Malaysia (+8.5 p.p.), the Netherlands (+5.1 p.p.), the UK (+3.4 p.p.), Mexico (+3.4 p.p.), Poland (+2.9 p.p.), Singapore (+2.4 p.p.) and Hong Kong SAR (+2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2012-2022, the share of the United States (-2.3 p.p.), the Czech Republic (-8.7 p.p.) and China (-13.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Mexico ($28.3B), China ($21.9B) and the United States ($7.8B) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 58% share of global exports. Taiwan (Chinese), the Netherlands, Hong Kong SAR, Germany, Singapore, Malaysia, the Czech Republic, the UK and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

Among the main exporting countries, Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of +45.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average data processing server export price amounted to $997 per unit, surging by 8.4% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($3,708 per unit), while the UK ($293 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+10.5%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform