France: Market for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers 2024

Market Size for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers in France

The French laptop and tablet computer market soared to $X in 2021, with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% 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 +44.8% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers in France

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 226% against the previous year. Laptop and tablet computer production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Exports from France

Laptop and tablet computer exports from France rose to X units in 2021, picking up by 4.7% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable setback. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), the Netherlands (X units) and Algeria (X units) were the main destinations of laptop and tablet computer exports from France, together comprising 29% of total exports. These countries were followed by Morocco, Belgium, Italy, Senegal, Tunisia, Cote d'Ivoire, Spain, the UK, Poland and Romania, which together accounted for a further 46%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Senegal (with a CAGR of +6.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for laptop and tablet computer exported from France were the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X), together accounting for 33% of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, Morocco, Spain, Poland, Cote d'Ivoire, the UK, Algeria, Senegal, Tunisia and Romania, which together accounted for a further 37%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +11.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average laptop and tablet computer export price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its price 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, laptop and tablet computer export price increased by +8.9% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 37% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 Cote d'Ivoire (+12.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Imports into France

Laptop and tablet computer imports into France expanded remarkably to X units in 2021, surging by 13% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 27%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 22%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X units), Germany (X units) and Ireland (X units) were the main suppliers of laptop and tablet computer imports to France, together accounting for 86% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +30.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of laptops and palm-top computers to France, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Ireland, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands stood at +24.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+25.1% per year) and Ireland (+20.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average laptop and tablet computer import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, with an increase of 6% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 14% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while the price for China ($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 (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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