ASEAN: Market for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers 2025

Market Size for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers in ASEAN

In 2021, the ASEAN laptop and tablet computer market increased by 15% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers in ASEAN

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer production dropped slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 32%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Exports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Exports in ASEAN

In 2021, overseas shipments of laptops and palm-top computers increased by 22% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Total exports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +58.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer exports surged to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +63.0% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Vietnam was the main exporter of laptops and palm-top computers in ASEAN, with the volume of exports accounting for X units, which was approx. 56% of total exports in 2021. Singapore (X units) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 29% share, followed by Thailand (8.6%). Malaysia (X units) and Indonesia (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Indonesia (with a CAGR of +21.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest laptop and tablet computer supplying countries in ASEAN were Vietnam ($X), Singapore ($X) and Thailand ($X), with a combined 95% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Malaysia and Indonesia, which together accounted for a further 4.6%.

Indonesia, with a CAGR of +21.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in ASEAN stood at $X per unit in 2021, with a decrease of -3.9% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 16%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per unit), while Indonesia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+3.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Imports in ASEAN

In 2021, overseas purchases of laptops and palm-top computers increased by 43% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer imports soared to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +111.7% against 2016 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of laptop and tablet computer imports in 2021 were Singapore (X units), Indonesia (X units), Thailand (X units) and Malaysia (X units), together finishing at 87% of total import. It was distantly followed by the Philippines (X units) and Vietnam (X units), together comprising a 12% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by the Philippines (with a CAGR of +11.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest laptop and tablet computer importing markets in ASEAN were Singapore ($X), Thailand ($X) and Malaysia ($X), with a combined 69% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam, which together accounted for a further 30%.

Among the main importing countries, the Philippines, with a CAGR of +20.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in ASEAN stood at $X per unit in 2021, picking up by 7.4% against the previous year. Import price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, laptop and tablet computer import price increased by +57.4% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the import price increased by 20%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Thailand ($X per unit) and the Philippines ($X per unit), while Indonesia ($X per unit) and Vietnam ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (+8.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform