South-Eastern Asia: Market for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers 2025

Market Size for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, the Southeast Asian laptop and tablet computer market increased by 15% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Exports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, overseas shipments of laptops and palm-top computers increased by 22% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Total exports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +58.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 30%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +63.0% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Vietnam was the major exporter of laptops and palm-top computers in South-Eastern Asia, with the volume of exports recording X units, which was near 56% of total exports in 2021. Singapore (X units) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Thailand (X units). All these countries together held near 38% share of total exports. The following exporters - Malaysia (X units) and Indonesia (X units) - together made up 6.2% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Indonesia (with a CAGR of +21.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X), Singapore ($X) and Thailand ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 95% share of total exports. Malaysia and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 4.6%.

Indonesia, with a CAGR of +21.2%, 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 South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -3.9% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 16%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2020, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per unit), while Indonesia ($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 (+3.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, purchases abroad of laptops and palm-top computers increased by 43% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer imports surged to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% 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 +111.8% against 2016 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Singapore (X units), Indonesia (X units), Thailand (X units) and Malaysia (X units) was the largest importer of laptops and palm-top computers in South-Eastern Asia, constituting 87% of total import. The Philippines (X units) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Vietnam (X units). All these countries together took approx. 12% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Philippines (with a CAGR of +11.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest laptop and tablet computer importing markets in South-Eastern Asia were Singapore ($X), Thailand ($X) and Malaysia ($X), with a combined 69% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam, which together accounted for a further 30%.

In terms of the main importing countries, the Philippines, with a CAGR of +20.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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 South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per unit in 2021, rising by 7.2% against the previous year. Import price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% 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 import price increased by +57.2% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by 20%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Thailand ($X per unit) and the Philippines ($X per unit), while Indonesia ($X per unit) and Vietnam ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (+8.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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