Shutting down: Steadily falling demand for maintenance services has led to revenue declines

The Computer and Electronic Equipment Repair industry is being affected by two clear shifts in business operations, which could indicate difficulties for the long-term viability of computer and electronic equipment maintenance services. Few people in Australia have the necessary expertise to repair their own computer. However, the growing tendency for companies and households to lease computers and electronic equipment often means that these products are replaced when they malfunction. Additionally, more companies are investing in their own in-house IT teams, which has reduced demand for computer repairs from industry firms.The number of industry enterprises is high, which is partly due to the industry's low barriers to entry...read more.

Industry Statistics & Market Size
Revenue
$3bn
Annual Growth 14-19
-0.4%
Forecast Growth 19-24
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Profit
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Employment
10,920
Businesses
3,918
Market Share of Companies
There are no companies with a dominant market share in this industry

Industry Threats & Opportunities

  • Industry firms have faced declining demand due to the rise of in-house IT services
  • Many smaller players have exited the industry due to falling profit margins
  • The falling cost of computer components will make it cheaper to replace faulty computers

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    Entry barriers to the industry are low for new equipment repair companies, due to relatively low start-up costs and limited benefit from economies of scale. There are higher entry barriers for specialist computer maintenance firms, for two reasons. Companies that sell and lease computers are likely to offer free servicing as part of any contract. As computer technology becomes more advanced and proprietary in nature, it becomes increasingly difficult to cover all different forms of computing.Start-up costs generally include suitable repair equipment and software. As these are relatively low, it is not costly for new small firms to enter the industry. However, it is more difficult for a start-up company to find a market than to establish a business. Fur...purchase to read more.

    Additional Insights for the Computer and Electronic Equipment Repair Industry

    IBISWorld has determined the most important Key Success Factors for the Computer and Electronic Equipment Repair are:

  • Provision of quality services
  • Economies of scope
  • Having contacts within key markets

    • IBISWorld analysts also discuss how external factors such as Demand from professional services and Demand from computer and computer peripheral wholesaling in the Computer and Electronic Equipment Repair industry impact industry performance..

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    Industry Products

    What is the Computer and Electronic Equipment Repair Industry?

    Industry companies provide a range of repair and maintenance services on computers, office equipment, medical equipment, electronic instruments and other electronic equipment (excluding domestic appliances). The industry excludes support services provided by computer and equipment manufacturers and wholesalers.

    Industry Products
  • Computer repairs and maintenance
  • Medical equipment repairs and maintenance
  • Other electronic equipment repairs
  • Office equipment repairs and maintenance
  • Telephone equipment repairs and maintenance
    • Industry Activities
  • Communication equipment repair and maintenance services
  • Computer repair and maintenance services
  • Computer peripheral equipment repair services
  • Dental equipment repair and maintenance services
  • Diagnostic equipment repair and maintenance services
  • Optical instrument repair and maintenance services
  • Other electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance services
  • Medical and surgical equipment repair and maintenance services
  • Office machine repair and maintenance services
  • Telephone equipment repair and maintenance services
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    About this Industry

    Industry Definition
    Main Activities
    Similar Industries
    Additional Resources

    Industry at a Glance

    Industry Statistics Snapshot
    Industry Structure
    Executive Summary

    Industry Performance

    Executive Summary
    Key External Drivers
  • Demand from professional services
  • Demand from computer and computer peripheral wholesaling
  • Demand from computer and software retailing
  • Demand from computer system design services
  • Demand from health care and social assistance
  • Households with internet access

    • Current Performance
  • Revenue trends
  • Demand and profit
  • Replacement trends
  • Structure and employment
  • Chart: Revenue Growth

    • Industry Outlook
  • Revenue and profit
  • Future industry trends
  • Outsourcing and regulation
  • Structure and employment
  • Table: Computer and Electronic Equipment Repair Industry Revenue Outlook

    • Industry Life Cycle
  • Life cycle reasons
  • Chart: Benchmarking - Computer and Electronic Equipment Repair Industry Lifecycle vs The Economy

    • Products & Markets

    Supply Chains
    Key Buying Industries
  • State Government Administration
  • Education and Training
  • Health Care and Social Assistance
  • Finance
  • Professional Services
  • Consumers

    • Key Selling Industries
  • Computer and Computer Peripheral Wholesaling
  • Computer and Electronic Office Equipment Manufacturing
  • Medical and Scientific Equipment Wholesaling

    • Products & Services
  • Computer repairs and maintenance
  • Medical equipment repairs and maintenance
  • Telephone equipment repairs and maintenance
  • Other electronic equipment repairs
  • Office equipment repairs and maintenance
  • Chart: Computer and Electronic Equipment Repair Industry Products and Services Segmentation

    • Demand Determinants
    Major Markets
  • Commercial businesses
  • Hospitals and medical establishments
  • Households
  • Government sector
  • Wholesalers and retailers
  • Non-profit and other organisations
  • Chart: Major Market Segmentation for the Computer and Electronic Equipment Repair Industry

    • International Trade
    Business Locations
    Chart: Business Locations by State

    Competitive Landscape

    Market Share Concentration
    Key Success Factors
    Cost Structure Benchmarks
  • Chart: Cost Structure Benchmarking – Sector vs Computer and Electronic Equipment Repair

    • Basis of Competition
  • Internal competition
  • External competition

    • Barriers to Entry
  • Table: Barrier to Entry Checklist for the Computer and Electronic Equipment Repair Industry

    • Industry Globalization

    Major Companies

    There are no major players in this industry. This report includes analysis of other companies.

    Operating Conditions

    Capital Intensity
  • Chart: Level of Capital Intensity for the Computer and Electronic Equipment Repair Industry
  • Chart: Tools of the Trade: Growth Strategies for Success

    • Technology & Systems
    Revenue Volatility
  • Chart: Volatility vs Industry Growth

    • Regulation & Policy
    Industry Assistance

    Key Statistics

    Table: Industry Data for the Computer and Electronic Equipment Repair Industry
    Includes:
  • Industry Revenue (2010-2024)
  • Industry Gross Product (2010-2024)
  • Establishments (2010-2024)
  • Businesses (2010-2024)
  • Employment (2010-2024)
  • Wages (2010-2024)

    • Table: Annual Percentage Change for Key Industry Data
    Table: Key Ratios for Industry Key Data

    Jargon & Glossary

    Lans
  • A local area network that connects computers to each other within a small region, such as an office or home.
    • Mainframes
  • A powerful computer with high storage capacity, typically used by institutions rather than by households.
    • Virus
  • A malicious computer program designed to damage data, usually spread via infected e-mail attachments.
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