Scandinavia: Market for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers 2025

Market Size for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia laptop and tablet computer market soared to $X in 2021, jumping by 31% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% 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 +61.6% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers in Scandinavia

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer production expanded notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a slight downturn. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Exports in Scandinavia

For the third year in a row, Scandinavia recorded growth in overseas shipments of laptops and palm-top computers, which increased by 17% to X units in 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer exports soared to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +84.2% against 2015 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X units) and Denmark (X units) dominates exports structure, together achieving 86% of total exports. Finland (X units) took a 7.4% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Norway (6.2%).

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Denmark (with a CAGR of +9.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest laptop and tablet computer supplying countries in Scandinavia were Sweden ($X), Denmark ($X) and Finland ($X), with a combined 96% share of total exports.

Denmark, with a CAGR of +13.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per unit, rising by 9.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per unit), while Norway ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+4.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2021, purchases abroad of laptops and palm-top computers increased by 23% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% 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 +48.2% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X units) and Denmark (X units) were the key importers of laptops and palm-top computers in 2021, amounting to approx. 37% and 34% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Norway (X units) and Finland (X units), together creating a 27% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of +4.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest laptop and tablet computer importing markets in Scandinavia were Sweden ($X), Denmark ($X) and Norway ($X), together accounting for 87% of total imports.

Denmark, with a CAGR of +6.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Scandinavia stood at $X per unit in 2021, picking up by 4.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 13% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per unit), while Denmark ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+4.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform