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Computer & Communication Equipment Repair in Europe - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2024-2029)

ISIC 951 March 2024 Spotlight Report

Revenue

€21.5bn

2019-2024 6.1 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Employees

192k

2019-2024 5.8 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Businesses

97,382

2019-2024 3.9 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Wages

€X.Xbn

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

Computer & Communication Equipment Repair in Europe industry analysis

Similar to other repair industries, the Computer and Communication Equipment Repair industry is countercyclical, meaning companies receive greater demand and expand revenue during economic downturns. The pandemic hit revenue and profitability of computer repairers through repeated retail store closures, heightened transportation costs and operational expenses.

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Industry Statistics and Trends

Computer & Communication Equipment Repair in Europe key trends

Shrinking demand dents revenue.

 

Lower computer prices and a trend towards smaller, less-durable computers lead consumers to replace their broken devices instead of having them fixed, reducing demand for repair companies.

Technological developments will be a beacon of hope for some newcomers.

 

New technologies, such as VR and AR, bring with them untapped repair markets, offering potential entry points for new businesses and restructuring the market.

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Computer & Communication Equipment Repair in Europe

Industry Revenue

Total value and annual change from 2011-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.

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Computer & Communication Equipment Repair in Europe market size (2019-2024)

Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 6.1 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €21.5bn in 2024.

Trends and Insights

Tech equipment prices have trended down in Europe, stealing demand from repairs

  • According to Eurostat, the average price of a computer in the EU fell by 9.5% between 2019 and 2022, while the average price of a smartphone dropped by 14.3%. Tech equipment prices have tumbled, prompting consumers to favour replacements over repairs, picking away at demand for computer and communication equipment repair services.

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Computer & Communication Equipment Repair in Europe outlook (2024-2029)

Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.

With shortening computer device life cycles, consumers may favour more frequent replacements

  • Manufacturers are gradually reducing the life cycles of their computer devices, compelling people to replace them more frequently. Studies by Gartner and International Data Corporation (IDC) suggest that the average product life cycle for a PC in EU was 5.3 years in 2022, down from 6.1 years in 2021.

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Revenue

€21.5bn

2019-2024 6.1 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Employees

192k

2019-2024 5.8 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Wages

€X.Xbn

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

European Leaders & Laggards

Europe Job Growth CAGR: 5.8 % *
  • Job Growth

Top 5 Countries

  1. Turkey +15.8%
  2. Romania +11.5%
  3. Spain +11.3%
  4. United Kingdom +9.3%
  5. Italy +7.2%

Bottom 5 Countries

  1. Sweden -8.5%
  2. Luxembourg -8.3%
  3. Austria -7.8%
  4. Finland -7.5%
  5. Norway -7.2%

* CAGR values are for the years 2019-2024.

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Biggest companies in the Computer & Communication Equipment Repair in Europe

Company
Market Share (%)
2024
Revenue (€m)
2024
Profit (€m)
2024
Profit Margin (%)
2024
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
251,250.0
28,140.0
11.2
Apple Inc.
115,951.1
35,017.2
30.2
Dell Technologies Inc.
98,600.0
5,220.0
5.3

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Computer & Communication Equipment Repair in Europe

Products & Services Segmentation

Industry revenue broken down by key product and services lines.

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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Computer & Communication Equipment Repair industry in Europe in 2024?

The market size of the Computer & Communication Equipment Repair industry in Europe is €21.5bn in 2024.

How many businesses are there in the Computer & Communication Equipment Repair in Europe industry in 2024?

There are 97,382 businesses in the Computer & Communication Equipment Repair industry in Europe, which has grown at a CAGR of 3.9 % between 2019 and 2024.

Has the Computer & Communication Equipment Repair industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Computer & Communication Equipment Repair industry in Europe has been declining at a CAGR of 6.1 % between 2019 and 2024.

What is the forecast growth of the Computer & Communication Equipment Repair industry in Europe over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Computer & Communication Equipment Repair industry in Europe is expected to grow.

What does the Computer & Communication Equipment Repair in Europe include?

Desktop and laptop computer repair and Storage device repair are part of the Computer & Communication Equipment Repair industry.

Which countries have the most businesses in the Computer & Communication Equipment Repair industry in Europe?

The European country with the most businesses in the Computer & Communication Equipment Repair industry is Russia.

How competitive is the Computer & Communication Equipment Repair industry in Europe?

The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Computer & Communication Equipment Repair industry in Europe.

Related Industries

This industry is covered in 37 countries

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Table of Contents

About this industry

Industry definition

Companies in the industry repair and maintain computers, computer equipment and communication devices. They repair computers, computer peripherals, tablets, gaming consoles, public machines (e.g. ATMs and cash registers), cordless and mobile phones, carrier equipment modems, two-way radios, commercial TVs, video cameras and fax machines.

Related Terms

WARRANTYPRECISION EQUIPMENTPERIPHERALAUGMENTED REALITYVIRTUAL REALITY

What's included in this industry?

Desktop and laptop computer repairStorage device repairPortable electronic device repairSpecialised computer repairPrinter, scanner and server repairCommunication equipment repair

Companies

Samsung Electronics Co LtdApple Inc.Dell Technologies Inc.

Industry Code

ISIC 2006

951 - Repair of computers and communication equipment in Europe

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Performance

Key Takeaways

Tech equipment prices have trended down in Europe, stealing demand from repairs

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Revenue Highlights

Trends
  • Revenue
  • 2024 Revenue Growth
  • 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 in the Computer & Communication Equipment Repair in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
  • Employees in the Computer & Communication Equipment Repair in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
  • Business in the Computer & Communication Equipment Repair in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
  • Profit in the Computer & Communication Equipment Repair in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
Analysis

What's driving current industry performance in the Computer & Communication Equipment Repair in Europe industry?


Outlook

Analysis

What's driving the Computer & Communication Equipment Repair in Europe industry outlook?


Volatility

Analysis

What influences volatility in the Computer & Communication Equipment Repair in Europe industry?

Charts
  • Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix

Life Cycle

Analysis

What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Computer & Communication Equipment Repair in Europe industry?

Charts
  • Industry Life Cycle Matrix

Products and Markets

Highlights

Trends
  • Largest Market
  • Product Innovation

Key Takeaways

Technological developments threaten specialised equipment repair. The move towards contactless payments reduces the use of ATMs and cash machines, diminishing the need for specialised machine repair and creating a barrier to growth.

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Products and Services

Charts
  • Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis

How are the Computer & Communication Equipment Repair in Europe industry's products and services performing?

Analysis

What are innovations in the Computer & Communication Equipment Repair in Europe industry's products and services?


Major Markets

Charts
  • Major Market Segmentation
Analysis

What influences demand in the Computer & Communication Equipment Repair in Europe industry?


International Trade

Highlights

  • Largest Importer
  • Smallest Importer
  • Total Imports into Europe
  • Largest Exporter
  • Smallest Exporter
  • Total Exports into Europe
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)

Geographic Breakdown

Business Locations

Heat maps
  • Share of Total Industry Revenue by Region (2024)
  • Share of Total Industry Enterprises by Region (2024)
  • Share of Total Industry Employment by Region (2024)
  • Share of Total Industry Wages by Region (2024)

Industry Geographic Breakdown

Data Tables

Values and annual change provided for 37 European countries:

  • Revenue (2024)
  • IVA (2024)
  • Enterprises (2024)
  • Employment (2024)
  • Exports (2024)
  • Imports (2024)

Competitive Forces

Highlights

Trends
  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Substitutes
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power

Key Takeaways

Specialised repair companies leverage expertise to gain an advantage. Repair companies specialising in specific areas or skills can charge more for their expertise, giving them a competitive advantage.

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Supply Chain

Charts

Buyer and supply industries

Companies

Market Share

Charts
  • Industry Market Share by Company (2019-2024)

Companies

Data Tables

Top 10 companies by market share:

  • Market share (2024)
  • Revenue (2024)
  • Profit (2024)
  • Profit Margin (2024)

Data Tables
  • Countries of operation for Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
  • Countries of operation for Apple Inc.
  • Countries of operation for Dell Technologies Inc.
  • Countries of operation for Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
  • Countries of operation for Lenovo Group Ltd
  • Countries of operation for Acer Inc
  • Countries of operation for Toshiba Corporation
  • Countries of operation for Fujitsu Ltd
  • Countries of operation for Hitachi Ltd
  • Countries of operation for LG Electronics Inc

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

The EU is supporting the industry via regulations. In March 2023, the European Commission established the Right to Repair regulations, requiring manufacturers of longer-lasting appliances to produce spare parts.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Computer & Communication Equipment Repair in Europe industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

The bigger repair companies prop up profitability. Their economies of scale, huge purchasing power, loyal customer base and superior access to equipment and technical know-how keep returns strong.

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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 & Communication Equipment Repair in Europe 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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