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

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

The East European laptop and tablet computer market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, picking up by 18% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +65.7% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers in Eastern Europe

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer production shrank rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 153%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, overseas shipments of laptops and palm-top computers increased by 9.1% to X units, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 16% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer exports soared to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% 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 +105.8% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 32%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic represented the main exporter of laptops and palm-top computers in Eastern Europe, with the volume of exports accounting for X units, which was near 63% of total exports in 2021. Poland (X units) ranks second in terms of the total exports with an 11% share, followed by Hungary (7.6%) and Slovakia (6.8%). Romania (X units), Lithuania (X units), Bulgaria (X units) and Estonia (X units) took a little share of total exports.

The Czech Republic experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of laptops and palm-top computers. At the same time, Estonia (+35.1%), Romania (+21.5%), Bulgaria (+12.2%), Poland (+9.3%) and Hungary (+7.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Estonia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +35.1% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Lithuania (-3.9%) and Slovakia (-6.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Poland (+5.1 p.p.), Hungary (+3.1 p.p.) and Romania (+2.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Lithuania (-1.5 p.p.), the Czech Republic (-4.6 p.p.) and Slovakia (-6.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) remains the largest laptop and tablet computer supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 7.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovakia, with a 6.8% share.

In the Czech Republic, laptop and tablet computer exports increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+11.0% per year) and Slovakia (-2.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per unit, growing by 8.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 20% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per unit), while Estonia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (+7.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, laptop and tablet computer imports in Eastern Europe skyrocketed to X units, rising by 17% against the year before. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 28%. 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 a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% 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 +108.0% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 30%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X units) and the Czech Republic (X units) represented the key importers of laptops and palm-top computers in Eastern Europe, together comprising 54% of total imports. Poland (X units) held a 16% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Hungary (7.3%), Slovakia (6%) and Romania (5.3%). Ukraine (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +9.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest laptop and tablet computer importing markets in Eastern Europe were the Czech Republic ($X), Russia ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 76% share of total imports. Slovakia, Romania, Hungary and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Ukraine, with a CAGR of +12.2%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 Eastern Europe stood at $X per unit in 2021, growing by 7.2% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.9%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the import price increased by 12%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per unit), while Hungary ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+14.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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