Productivity Software - Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

Revenue in the Productivity Software market is projected to reach US$168.40m in 2024.
Office Software dominates the market with a projected market volume of US$61.12m in 2024.
Revenue is expected to show an annual growth rate (CAGR 2024-2028) of 0.56%, resulting in a market volume of US$172.20m by 2028.
In global comparison, most revenue will be generated in the United States (US$40,000.00m in 2024).

Key regions: South Korea, Netherlands, United States, Canada, United Kingdom

Definition:

The Productivity Software market covers software applications that are designed to support individuals and organizations in increasing their efficiency and effectiveness in carrying out their tasks. This market includes applications ranging from common office software to complex creative software applications that are used for both personal and business purposes.

Products in the Productivity Software market can be obtained in two ways: as on-premises software that is sold via a transactional license or a subscription and as cloud-based software (software as a service/ SaaS) that is most frequently sold as a subscription.

Structure:

The Productivity Software market contains five markets that are based on the functionality of the software:

Administrative Software refers to software applications that are used to manage various administrative tasks and processes within an organization.
Collaboration Software refers to software applications that are used to facilitate communication and collaboration among teams and individuals within an organization.
Office Software refers to software applications that are used for productivity and work-related tasks in an office environment.
Creative Software refers to software applications designed to support tasks such as graphic design, video editing, 3D modeling, music composition, and photo editing.
Construction and Design Software refers to software applications in the areas such as Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Manufacturing (CAM), and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).

Additional Information:

The Productivity Software market comprises revenue and revenue growth as the key performance indicators. Only revenues that are generated by primary vendors at the manufacturer price level either directly or through distribution channels (excluding value-added tax) are included, and revenues generated by resellers are excluded. Revenues are generated through both online and offline sales channels and include spending by consumers (B2C), enterprises (B2B) as well as governments (B2G). Detailed definitions of each market can be found on the respective page where the market data is displayed.

Key players in this market include Microsoft, Zoom, Adobe, SAP, and Dassault Systems.

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Analyst Opinion

The demand for productivity software in Saudi Arabia has been steadily increasing in recent years.

Customer preferences: Saudi Arabia has a large and growing young population that is increasingly tech-savvy. This demographic prefers software that is easy to use and accessible on multiple devices. Additionally, many businesses in the country are adopting digital transformation strategies, which require the use of productivity software to streamline operations.

Trends in the market: The productivity software market in Saudi Arabia is dominated by global players such as Microsoft, Google, and Oracle. However, there has been a recent trend towards the adoption of locally developed software, which is tailored to the specific needs of the Saudi market. This trend is driven by the government's push towards localization and the desire of businesses to support local companies.

Local special circumstances: Saudi Arabia has a unique business culture that places a strong emphasis on personal relationships and face-to-face interactions. This has led to the development of productivity software that is specifically designed to facilitate communication and collaboration between team members. Additionally, the country has strict data privacy laws, which has led to the development of software that is compliant with these regulations.

Underlying macroeconomic factors: Saudi Arabia is undergoing a period of economic diversification, with a focus on developing the technology sector. This has led to increased investment in the industry, which has helped to drive the growth of the productivity software market. Additionally, the country has a large and growing population, which provides a large potential customer base for software companies.

Methodology

Data coverage:

The data encompasses B2B, B2G, and B2C enterprises. Figures are based on the allocation to the country where the money was spent at manufacturer price level (excluding VAT).

Modeling approach / Market size:

The segment size is determined through a top-down approach. We use financial statements such as annual reports, quarterly earnings, and expert opinions to analyze the markets. To estimate the segment size for each country individually, we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific industry associations such as GDP, level of digitization, GDP sector composition, and observed level of software piracy.

Forecasts:

We use a variety of forecasting techniques, for instance, advanced statistical methods, depending on the behavior of the relevant segment. The main drivers are the GDP and the level of digitization.

Additional notes:

The data is modeled using current exchange rates. The market is updated twice a year in case market dynamics change. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is considered at a country-specific level.