Eastern Asia: Market for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers 2025

Market Size for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers in Eastern Asia

In 2021, the East Asian laptop and tablet computer market decreased by -55.6% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. In general, consumption recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the market value increased by 8.2%. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Production of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers in Eastern Asia

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Exports in Eastern Asia

Laptop and tablet computer exports skyrocketed to X units in 2021, increasing by 18% against the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 27%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China dominates exports structure, accounting for X units, which was approx. 95% of total exports in 2021. Hong Kong SAR (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of laptops and palm-top computers. At the same time, Hong Kong SAR (+3.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Hong Kong SAR emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +3.6% from 2012-2021. China (+2.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest laptop and tablet computer supplier in Eastern Asia, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 4.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China totaled +2.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per unit, growing by 2% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by 18%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per unit), while China stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+4.0%).

Imports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2021, overseas purchases of laptops and palm-top computers increased by 5.1% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after five years of decline. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 32%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer imports rose significantly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Japan (X units) and Hong Kong SAR (X units) were the major importers of laptops and palm-top computers in 2021, accounting for approx. 40% and 34% of total imports, respectively. South Korea (X units) held an 18% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Taiwan (Chinese) (5.8%).

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of +6.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest laptop and tablet computer importing markets in Eastern Asia were Japan ($X), Hong Kong SAR ($X) and South Korea ($X), together accounting for 92% of total imports.

South Korea, with a CAGR of +11.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries 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 Eastern Asia stood at $X per unit in 2021, increasing by 5.8% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.7%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the import price increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in South Korea ($X per unit) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit), while Hong Kong SAR ($X per unit) and Japan ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+4.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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