Europe: Market for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers 2025

Market Size for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers in Europe

The Europe laptop and tablet computer market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, with an increase of 19% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value 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, consumption increased by +62.9% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Production of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers in Europe

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer production shrank notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 92%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Exports in Europe

In 2021, shipments abroad of laptops and palm-top computers increased by 13% to X units, rising for the third consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, exports saw a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 129%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 102%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands represented the key exporter of laptops and palm-top computers in Europe, with the volume of exports resulting at X units, which was approx. 65% of total exports in 2021. Germany (X units) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 12% share, followed by the Czech Republic (5.1%) and the UK (4.7%). Sweden (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the laptops and palm-top computers exports, with a CAGR of +10.6% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Germany (+2.8%) and the UK (+1.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. The Czech Republic and Sweden experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2021, the share of the Netherlands increased by +19 percentage points.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest laptop and tablet computer supplier in Europe, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 12% share.

In the Netherlands, laptop and tablet computer exports expanded at an average annual rate of +15.8% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (+6.7% per year) and the Czech Republic (+5.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per unit in 2021, increasing by 8.4% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by 13%. 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.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+4.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Imports in Europe

In 2021, overseas purchases of laptops and palm-top computers increased by 14% to X units, rising for the third consecutive year after four years of decline. Total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +95.0% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 66% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 50%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X units) was the major importer of laptops and palm-top computers, achieving 40% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Germany (X units), the UK (X units) and France (X units), together generating a 27% share of total imports. Russia (X units), Belgium (X units), Italy (X units), the Czech Republic (X units), Spain (X units), Poland (X units), Sweden (X units) and Denmark (X units) took a little share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the laptops and palm-top computers imports, with a CAGR of +14.8% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Belgium (+9.6%), Denmark (+4.6%), Germany (+4.2%), France (+3.2%), the Czech Republic (+2.9%) and Spain (+1.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. The UK and Poland experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Italy (-2.0%), Sweden (-2.2%) and Russia (-5.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (+22 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Sweden, Italy, the UK and Russia saw its share reduced by -1.6%, -3%, -4.1% and -5.5% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest laptop and tablet computer importing markets in Europe were the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X), together accounting for 55% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +12.0%, 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

In 2021, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 5.4% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per unit), while the Netherlands ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+6.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform