Iran: Market for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers 2025

Market Size for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers in Iran

The Iranian laptop and tablet computer market surged to $X in 2021, jumping by 53% 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). Overall, consumption, however, showed a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Exports from Iran

In 2021, exports of laptops and palm-top computers from Iran contracted sharply to X units, which is down by -39.2% on the year before. In general, exports showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 90%. The exports peaked at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer exports reduced markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a sharp slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 71% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Syrian Arab Republic (X units) was the main destination for laptop and tablet computer exports from Iran, with a 30% share of total exports. Moreover, laptop and tablet computer exports to Syrian Arab Republic exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Oman (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X units), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Syrian Arab Republic amounted to +10.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Oman (+10.4% per year) and Italy (-14.5% per year).

In value terms, Uganda ($X), Syrian Arab Republic ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest markets for laptop and tablet computer exported from Iran worldwide, together comprising 56% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Uganda, with a CAGR of +40.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average laptop and tablet computer export price amounted to $X per unit, waning by -31.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 62%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uganda ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Oman ($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 Uganda (+20.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Imports into Iran

In 2021, the amount of laptops and palm-top computers imported into Iran skyrocketed to X units, picking up by 24% on the previous year. In general, imports, however, showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 146% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 117% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X units) was the main supplier of laptop and tablet computer to Iran, accounting for a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by China (X units), with a 0.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates stood at -14.6%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of laptops and palm-top computers to Iran, comprising 98% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 0.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates totaled -7.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average laptop and tablet computer import price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 74% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($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 Arab Emirates (+8.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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