MENA: Market for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers 2025

Market Size for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers in MENA

For the third year in a row, the MENA's laptop and tablet computer market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 23% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers in MENA

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer production dropped modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +69.5% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 8.4%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Exports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Exports in MENA

In 2021, laptop and tablet computer exports in MENA rose notably to X units, with an increase of 7.9% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure 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 reached $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +60.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the key exporter of laptops and palm-top computers in MENA, with the volume of exports reaching X units, which was approx. 76% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X units) and Turkey (X units), together generating a 20% share of total exports. Israel (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from the United Arab Emirates decreased at an average annual rate of -3.0% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Turkey (+2.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Turkey emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of +2.8% from 2012-2021. Saudi Arabia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Israel (-14.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Turkey increased by +12, +4.6 and +3.6 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest laptop and tablet computer supplier in MENA, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 9.6% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, laptop and tablet computer exports expanded at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (-0.6% per year) and Turkey (+8.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per unit in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Export price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% 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 +66.6% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per unit), while Saudi Arabia ($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 United Arab Emirates (+11.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Imports in MENA

For the third year in a row, MENA recorded growth in overseas purchases of laptops and palm-top computers, which increased by 17% to X units in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. The volume of import 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 saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the largest importer of laptops and palm-top computers in MENA, with the volume of imports recording X units, which was approx. 44% of total imports in 2021. Turkey (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 13% share, followed by Saudi Arabia (12%) and Israel (6.3%). Iran (X units), Iraq (X units), Egypt (X units), Kuwait (X units), Qatar (X units), Bahrain (X units), Jordan (X units), Oman (X units) and Morocco (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into the United Arab Emirates decreased at an average annual rate of -2.2% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Oman (+13.9%), Egypt (+6.6%), Jordan (+5.2%), Qatar (+4.7%), Israel (+4.1%) and Morocco (+2.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MENA, with a CAGR of +13.9% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Turkey (-1.9%), Saudi Arabia (-2.3%), Bahrain (-4.3%), Kuwait (-4.5%), Iraq (-12.1%) and Iran (-14.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Oman increased by +2.9, +2.7 and +1.6 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported laptops and palm-top computers in MENA, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with an 11% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, laptop and tablet computer imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+1.4% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-0.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per unit, growing by 6.1% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per unit), while Bahrain ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iraq (+8.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform