Portugal: Market for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers 2025

Market Size for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers in Portugal

In 2021, the Portuguese laptop and tablet computer market increased by 74% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, consumption showed a perceptible expansion. Laptop and tablet computer consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers in Portugal

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. Laptop and tablet computer production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Exports from Portugal

Laptop and tablet computer exports from Portugal shrank notably to X units in 2021, waning by -19% on 2020 figures. In general, exports showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 72% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer exports declined to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 57% 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

Spain (X units), Angola (X units) and France (X units) were the main destinations of laptop and tablet computer exports from Portugal, together accounting for 52% of total exports. Venezuela, Sao Tome and Principe, Germany, Cabo Verde, the UK, Italy, the Netherlands, Mozambique and Oman lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Sao Tome and Principe (with a CAGR of +30.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for laptop and tablet computer exported from Portugal were Spain ($X), Angola ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for 61% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, France, with a CAGR of +35.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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, growing by 7.9% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine years. 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 +29.2% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 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 Italy ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Venezuela ($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 Oman (+81.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Imports into Portugal

In 2021, supplies from abroad of laptops and palm-top computers increased by 56% to X units, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed perceptible growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a prominent expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Spain (X units), China (X units) and the Netherlands (X units) were the main suppliers of laptop and tablet computer imports to Portugal, with a combined 60% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Taiwan (Chinese), Germany, Greece, Italy and France, which together accounted for a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Taiwan (Chinese) (with a CAGR of +90.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest laptop and tablet computer suppliers to Portugal, together comprising 67% of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Taiwan (Chinese), Greece, Italy and France, which together accounted for a further 28%.

Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of +90.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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, declining by -3.4% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Italy ($X per unit), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($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 Netherlands (+13.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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