| Product Code: ETC5113399 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sachin Kumar Rai | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
North Korea computer hardware market is small and heavily restricted. Most hardware, including PCs, laptops, and servers, is imported, often clandestinely, from China. Domestic production is minimal and focuses on basic assembly rather than advanced manufacturing. The government`s tight control over technology and the limited availability of components hinder market expansion. However, there is a steady, albeit slow, demand for computing hardware driven by educational institutions, government agencies, and select private enterprises.
The computer hardware market in North Korea is influenced by the country`s limited but growing engagement with global technology trends and its efforts to build self-reliant technological capabilities. Despite strict international sanctions and trade restrictions, there is a continuous demand for basic computing hardware, driven by government institutions, educational sectors, and a niche market of tech enthusiasts. The market is characterized by the importation of components that are then assembled locally, along with the development of basic computing devices designed to meet essential operational needs within the country.
The computer hardware market in North Korea is heavily impacted by the international sanctions that restrict the import of critical components and finished products. The scarcity of essential hardware leads to high prices and limited availability of modern computing devices. Moreover, domestic production capabilities are underdeveloped, resulting in a dependency on smuggled or black market goods, which are often outdated or unreliable. The lack of access to current technology significantly hampers the country`s technological advancement.
The North Korea government tightly controls the import and distribution of computer hardware, with a focus on maintaining state security and preventing the spread of unauthorized technologies. Access to modern hardware components such as processors, memory modules, and storage devices may be limited due to international sanctions and trade restrictions. Government policies prioritize domestic production and innovation within the computer hardware sector, often through state-owned enterprises or approved private companies.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 North Korea Computer Hardware Market Overview |
3.1 North Korea Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 North Korea Computer Hardware Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 North Korea Computer Hardware Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 North Korea Computer Hardware Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 North Korea Computer Hardware Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 North Korea Computer Hardware Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-User, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 North Korea Computer Hardware Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 North Korea Computer Hardware Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing demand for technology and digital devices in North Korea |
4.2.2 Government initiatives to improve technological infrastructure |
4.2.3 Increase in disposable income and education levels leading to higher computer hardware adoption |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Limited access to international technology due to sanctions |
4.3.2 Lack of skilled workforce to support the computer hardware market |
4.3.3 Infrastructure challenges such as unreliable power supply and internet connectivity |
5 North Korea Computer Hardware Market Trends |
6 North Korea Computer Hardware Market Segmentations |
6.1 North Korea Computer Hardware Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 North Korea Computer Hardware Market Revenues & Volume, By Computer Peripheral Equipment, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 North Korea Computer Hardware Market Revenues & Volume, By Computer Storage Devices and Servers, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 North Korea Computer Hardware Market Revenues & Volume, By Computers, 2021-2031F |
6.2 North Korea Computer Hardware Market, By End-User |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 North Korea Computer Hardware Market Revenues & Volume, By Household, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 North Korea Computer Hardware Market Revenues & Volume, By Commercial, 2021-2031F |
6.3 North Korea Computer Hardware Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 North Korea Computer Hardware Market Revenues & Volume, By Online, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 North Korea Computer Hardware Market Revenues & Volume, By Offline, 2021-2031F |
7 North Korea Computer Hardware Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 North Korea Computer Hardware Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 North Korea Computer Hardware Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 North Korea Computer Hardware Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average time spent online per user in North Korea |
8.2 Number of government-led initiatives aimed at improving technology infrastructure |
8.3 Percentage of households with access to computers |
8.4 Number of tech-related training programs implemented |
8.5 Rate of growth in internet penetration in North Korea |
9 North Korea Computer Hardware Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 North Korea Computer Hardware Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 North Korea Computer Hardware Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-User, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 North Korea Computer Hardware Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 North Korea Computer Hardware Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 North Korea Computer Hardware Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 North Korea Computer Hardware Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |