South-Eastern Asia: Calculator Market 2025

Calculator Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, the Southeast Asian calculator market increased by 108% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Calculator Production in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, calculator production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Calculator Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, approx. X units of electronic calculators and pocket-size data recording, reproducing and displaying machines with calculating functions were exported in South-Eastern Asia; growing by 26% on 2020. In general, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 601%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, calculator exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 411%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, the Philippines (X units) represented the main exporter of electronic calculators and pocket-size data recording, reproducing and displaying machines with calculating functions, comprising 64% of total exports. Thailand (X units) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Singapore (X units). All these countries together held near 35% share of total exports.

Exports from the Philippines increased at an average annual rate of +30.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Thailand (+96.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Thailand emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +96.7% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Singapore (-7.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Philippines (+64 p.p.) and Thailand (+28 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Singapore (-87.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Philippines ($X) remains the largest calculator supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Singapore ($X), with an 11% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Philippines was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per unit in 2021, dropping by -6.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 88% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Singapore ($X per unit), while the Philippines amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+2.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Calculator Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, overseas purchases of electronic calculators and pocket-size data recording, reproducing and displaying machines with calculating functions were finally on the rise to reach X units after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, recorded a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 68%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, calculator imports expanded notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 32%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Thailand (X units), Vietnam (X units), Malaysia (X units) and the Philippines (X units) represented roughly 83% of total imports in 2021. Indonesia (X units) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Singapore (X units). All these countries together held near 14% share of total imports. Cambodia (X units) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by the Philippines (with a CAGR of +7.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Singapore ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Indonesia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 69% share of total imports. Vietnam, the Philippines and Cambodia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

In terms of the main importing countries, the Philippines, with a CAGR of +3.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -12.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by 47% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+13.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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