Productivity Software - Saudi Arabia

The Productivity Software market in Saudi Arabia is expected to achieve a revenue of US$174.10m in 2024.
Among the various segments, Office Software holds the largest market share, with a projected volume of US$64.43m in 2024.
The market is anticipated to witness a steady growth rate, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR 2024-2029) of 2.49%.
This growth will result in a market volume of US$196.80m by 2029.
When compared globally, United States is forecasted to generate the highest revenue, amounting to US$40.87bn in 2024.
In Saudi Arabia, the demand for productivity software is on the rise, with businesses seeking digital solutions to increase efficiency and streamline operations.

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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Administrative software, such as ADP, Gusto, Workday, and SAP
Collaboration software, such as Google, Slack, and Zoom
Office software, such as Microsoft, Google, and Zoho
Creative software, such as Adobe, Canva, and Apple
Construction & design software, such as Dassault Systèmes, Autodesk, and Siemens

Operating system software, such as Microsoft Windows, Linux Operating System, and Apple macOS
Free-of-charge software, such as Airtable, Anaplan, and BlackLine
Custom applications, such as Sphinx Solutions, CHI Software, and Intellectsoft

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.

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.

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