Italy: Market for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers 2024

Market Size for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers in Italy

In 2021, the Italian laptop and tablet computer market increased by 10% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +66.5% against 2019 indices. Laptop and tablet computer consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Production of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers in Italy

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer production fell markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 35%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Exports from Italy

In 2021, shipments abroad of laptops and palm-top computers was finally on the rise to reach X units after three years of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt slump. The exports peaked 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 surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a noticeable downturn. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Spain (X units), Switzerland (X units) and France (X units) were the main destinations of laptop and tablet computer exports from Italy, with a combined 68% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +14.5%), 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 Italy were Spain ($X), Switzerland ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for 85% of total exports.

France, with a CAGR of +17.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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 6.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 31% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Portugal (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Imports into Italy

In 2021, supplies from abroad of laptops and palm-top computers increased by 7.7% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after five years of decline. In general, imports, however, showed a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 47%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% 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 +51.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X units), China (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main suppliers of laptop and tablet computer imports to Italy, with a combined 83% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Greece, the Czech Republic, Vietnam, Ireland and France, which together accounted for a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Greece (with a CAGR of +119.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest laptop and tablet computer suppliers to Italy were China ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 89% of total imports. Greece, Vietnam, Ireland, the Czech Republic and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 8.8%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Greece, with a CAGR of +128.1%, recorded 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 average laptop and tablet computer import price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 6.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 20%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+10.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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