Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
Companies in this industry manufacture computer printers, monitors, keyboards, mice, and webcams, as well as ATMs, self-service kiosks, point-of-sale terminals, and biometric readers. Major companies in the US include Diebold Nixdorf, HP, and NCR; as well as Brother, Canon, and Epson (all based in Japan); and Logitech (Switzerland).
The computer peripheral manufacturing industry revenue is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4% to about $172 billion in 2028, according to the Business Research Company.
The computer peripheral equipment manufacturing industry in the US includes about 600 establishments (single-location companies and units of multi-location companies) with combined annual revenue of about $7 billion. Storage devices for computers, which are not included in the industry, are covered in the Data Storage Systems Manufacturing industry profile.
Competitive Landscape
Demand is driven by consumer and government spending, as well as capital spending by businesses. The profitability of individual companies depends on?technological innovation, anticipating customer requirements, and delivering consistent product quality. Large companies compete by staffing large, international direct sales forces, and their ability to form strategic alliances with large original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and major distributors. Small companies can compete effectively by developing innovative technologies. The US industry is concentrated: the top 50 companies account for about 80% of revenue.
The US imports more than $20 billion in computer peripheral equipment annually. More than 60% of all imports come from China. Other top exporters to the US include Mexico, Canada, China, Netherlands, and Singapore.
Products, Operations & Technology
Major products include computer printers, monitors, webcams, ATMs, and self-service kiosks (such as airline flight check-in machinery). Additional products
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