Kazakhstan: Market for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers 2025

Market Size for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers in Kazakhstan

In 2021, the Kazakh laptop and tablet computer market decreased by -18.1% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. Laptop and tablet computer consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Production of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers in Kazakhstan

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 2,534% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Exports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2021, overseas shipments of laptops and palm-top computers increased by 89% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports, however, faced a sharp reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 223% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 296% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kyrgyzstan (X units) was the main destination for laptop and tablet computer exports from Kazakhstan, accounting for a 72% share of total exports. Moreover, laptop and tablet computer exports to Kyrgyzstan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X units), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kyrgyzstan totaled +109.9%.

In value terms, Kyrgyzstan ($X) remains the key foreign market for laptops and palm-top computers exports from Kazakhstan, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a 31% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kyrgyzstan totaled +105.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The average laptop and tablet computer export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, declining by -15.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 83% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Kyrgyzstan amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+8.2%).

Imports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2021, the amount of laptops and palm-top computers imported into Kazakhstan contracted rapidly to X units, falling by -31.8% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 135%. Imports peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 112% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) was the main supplier of laptop and tablet computer to Kazakhstan, accounting for a 93% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates (X units), with a 2.7% share of total imports. Vietnam (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at -11.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-7.8% per year) and Vietnam (+87.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of laptops and palm-top computers to Kazakhstan, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with a 4.9% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled -8.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+86.9% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-9.5% 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 21% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a perceptible increase 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 35% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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 Vietnam ($X per unit), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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