Brazil: Market for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers 2025

Market Size for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers in Brazil

After six years of growth, the Brazilian laptop and tablet computer market decreased by -13.3% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed pronounced growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Production of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers in Brazil

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 20%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Exports from Brazil

In 2021, the amount of laptops and palm-top computers exported from Brazil skyrocketed to X units, with an increase of 135% on 2020. Over the period under review, exports saw a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 388% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 196% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for laptop and tablet computer exports from Brazil, accounting for a 67% share of total exports. Moreover, laptop and tablet computer exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uruguay (X units), sevenfold. Colombia (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States amounted to +20.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uruguay (+16.1% per year) and Colombia (+30.4% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for laptops and palm-top computers exports from Brazil, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Colombia ($X), with a 5.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Uruguay, with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled +17.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Colombia (+28.8% per year) and Uruguay (+14.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average laptop and tablet computer export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, shrinking by -25.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, enjoyed a pronounced expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 57% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Costa Rica ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Costa Rica (+30.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Imports into Brazil

Laptop and tablet computer imports into Brazil rose sharply to X units in 2021, increasing by 5.4% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 71%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) was the main supplier of laptop and tablet computer to Brazil, accounting for a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by Hong Kong SAR (X units), with a 0.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China was relatively modest.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of laptops and palm-top computers to Brazil, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +4.1%.

Import Prices by Country

The average laptop and tablet computer import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, surging by 26% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the price for Hong Kong SAR amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+13.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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