Hong Kong SAR, China: Market for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers 2025

Market Size for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers in Hong Kong SAR, China

The Hong Kong laptop and tablet computer market surged to $X in 2021, with an increase of 47% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a perceptible decrease. Laptop and tablet computer consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Exports from Hong Kong SAR, China

In 2021, overseas shipments of laptops and palm-top computers increased by 9.7% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, total exports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +29.3% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +41.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 22%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units), the Netherlands (X units) and India (X units) were the main destinations of laptop and tablet computer exports from Hong Kong SAR, with a combined 46% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +52.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and India ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for laptop and tablet computer exported from Hong Kong SAR worldwide, together accounting for 46% of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +58.2%, saw 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

The average laptop and tablet computer export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, surging by 7.8% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% 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 +54.4% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to France ($X per unit) and Singapore ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to China ($X per unit) and the UK ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Imports into Hong Kong SAR, China

In 2021, purchases abroad of laptops and palm-top computers increased by 16% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 27%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) was the main supplier of laptop and tablet computer to Hong Kong SAR, with a 94% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States (X units), with a 2.7% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of laptops and palm-top computers to Hong Kong SAR, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 2.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +4.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average laptop and tablet computer import price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 11% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 16%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+3.9%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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