Computer & Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing in Ireland - Market Research Report (2014-2029)

Profit pressures: Semiconductor shortages keep input prices high and profit low

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.

The Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing industry has performed robustly, driven by the strong performance of major companies Apple Operations Europe and Kingston Technology International Ltd. Growth has also been driven by the growing digitalisation of businesses and the public sector. Revenue has grown at a compound annual rate of 0.9% over the five years through 2023, despite a 0.7% drop in 2023, to reach €8.6 billion. Profit has been constrained, primarily due to a global chip shortage, raising manufacturers' costs.

Companies in the Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing industry produce or assemble computers, including mainframes, desktop computers, laptops and servers. They also manufacture peripheral equipment such as storage devices, printers, monitors and keyboards.