North Africa Personal Computing 2005-2009 Forecast and 2004 Vendor Shares

This IDC study provides detailed analysis, conclusions, and forecasts regarding the dynamics of North Africa's evolving market for personal computers. The information in this study is intended to provide an understanding of the changes and challenges facing the PC industry in the region. Our 2004 figures and analysis are based on information gathered from interviews with the leading IT companies (vendors, distributors, assemblers, system integrators, value-added resellers, and dealers) in the markets.

"As a result of increased spending within the key sectors of the economy, and large SME and SoHo PC adoption-taking place in the region as a whole, North Africa is expected to provide profitable opportunities for vendors operating in the PC market throughout 2009. To yield its lucrative offerings, vendors need to proximate their focus into the region through revamping its channel structure and providing ongoing education and awareness in the market." Omar Shihab, Senior Analyst, IDC MEA

In This Study

Methodology

Executive Summary

North Africa

Situation Overview

IT Environment

General IT Trends

Drivers

Inhibitors

Overview of the PC Market

PC Market by Vendor Category

PC Market by Processor

Processor Trends in the Desktop Personal Computer Market

Processor Trends in the Notebook Personal Computer Market

Processor Trends in the x86 Server Personal Computer Market

PC Market End-User Dynamics

PC Market Channels

Future Outlook

Forecast and Assumptions

Algeria

Situation Overview

Economic and Political Environment

Overview of the PC Market

PC Market by Vendor Category

PC Market End-User Dynamics

PC Market Channels

Future Outlook

Forecast and Assumptions

Morocco

Situation Overview

Economic and Political Environment

Overview of the PC Market

PC Market by Vendor Category

PC Market End-User Dynamics

PC Market Channels

Future Outlook

Forecast and Assumptions

Tunisia

Situation Overview

Economic and Political Environment

Overview of the PC Market

PC Market by Vendor Category

PC Market End-User Dynamics

PC Market Channels

Future Outlook

Forecast and Assumptions

Regional Vendor Dynamics

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Definitions

Personal Computer

Notebook

Ultraportable

X86 Servers

Exceptions to the PC definition

Other Definitions

Methodology

Primary Data Sources

Secondary Sources

Forecasting Methodology

Business Sector

Government Sector

Home Sector

Education Sector

LIST OF TABLES

1 Key Economic Indicators by Country, in North Africa, 2004-2005

2 Vendor Market Share of Shipments and Value of Shipments (US$M) of Personal Computers in North Africa, 2004

3 Vendor Market Share of Shipments and Value of Shipments (US$M) of Desktop Personal Computers in North Africa, 2004

4 Vendor Market Share of Shipments and Value of Shipments (US$M) of Portable Personal Computers in North Africa, 2004

5 Vendor Market Share of Shipments and Value of Shipments (US$M) of x86 servers in North Africa, 2004

6 The Structure of Units of the Personal Computer Market According to Vendor Category in North Africa, 2004

7 The Structure of Value (US$M) of the Personal Computer Market According to Vendor Category in North Africa, 2004

8 Shipments of Personal Computers by Processor Generation and Speed in North Africa, 2004

9 Shipments of Personal Computers by Processor Brand in North Africa, 2004

10 Shipments of Desktop Personal Computers by Processor Generation and Speed in North Africa, 2004

11 Shipments of Desktop Personal Computers by Brand in North Africa, 2004

12 Shipments of Notebook Personal Computers by Processor Generation and Speed in North Africa, 2004

13 Shipments of Notebook Personal Computers by Brand in North Africa, 2004

14 Shipments of x86 Servers by Processor Generation and Speed in North Africa, 2004

15 Shipments of x86 Servers by Processor Brand in North Africa, 2004

16 Key Forecast Assumptions for the PC Market in North Africa, 2005-2009

17 Forecast and Analysis of Shipments and Value of Shipments (US$M) of Personal Computers in North Africa, 2004-2009

18 Vendor Market Share of Shipments and Value of Shipments (US$M) of Personal Computers in Algeria, 2004

19 The Structure of Units of the Personal Computer Market According to Vendor Category, in Algeria, 2004

20 Shipments of Personal Computers by End-User Market Segment, in Algeria 2003-2004

21 Analysis of PC Shipments by Distribution Channel in Algeria, 2003-2004

22 Forecast and Analysis for Shipments and Value of Shipments (US$M) of Personal Computers in Algeria, 2004-2009

23 Vendor Market Share of Shipments and Value of Shipments (US$M) of Personal Computers in Morocco, 2004

24 The Structure of Units of the Personal Computer Market According to Vendor Category, in Morocco, 2004

25 Shipments of Personal Computers by End-User Market Segment, in Morocco 2003-2004

26 Analysis of PC Shipments by Distribution Channel in Morocco, 2003-2004

27 Forecast and Analysis for Shipments and Value of Shipments (US$M) of Personal Computers in Morocco, 2004-2009

28 Vendor Market Share of Shipments and Value of Shipments (US$M) of Personal Computers in Tunisia, 2004

29 The Structure of Units of the Personal Computer Market According to Vendor Category, in Tunisia, 2004

30 Shipments of Personal Computers by End-User Market Segment, in Tunisia 2003-2004

31 Analysis of PC Shipments by Distribution Channel in Tunisia, 2003-2004

32 Forecast and Analysis for Shipments and Value of Shipments (US$M) of Personal Computers in Tunisia, 2004-2009

33 Examples of Desktop Computing Devices By Segment

34 Exchange Rates, 2004

LIST OF FIGURES

1 Country Market Share of Shipments of Personal Computers in North Africa, 2004

2 Country Market Share of the Value of Shipments (US$M) of Personal Computers in North Africa, 2004