Southern Asia: Market for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers 2025

Market Size for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers in Southern Asia

In 2021, the South Asian laptop and tablet computer market increased by 61% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after three years of decline. In general, consumption saw a remarkable increase. 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 Southern Asia

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a dramatic descent. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2021, the amount of laptops and palm-top computers exported in Southern Asia soared to X units, jumping by 25% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw temperate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 177%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 175% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

India prevails in exports structure, amounting to X units, which was near 96% of total exports in 2021. Pakistan (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from India increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Pakistan (+56.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Pakistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +56.3% from 2012-2021. Pakistan (+2.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while India saw its share reduced by -1.5% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest laptop and tablet computer supplier in Southern Asia, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Pakistan ($X), with a 3.3% share of total exports.

In India, laptop and tablet computer exports increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 18% against the previous year. Export price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by 120% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per unit), while India totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (+8.3%).

Imports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Imports in Southern Asia

For the third consecutive year, Southern Asia recorded growth in supplies from abroad of laptops and palm-top computers, which increased by 52% to X units in 2021. In general, imports saw a resilient expansion. 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 surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

India dominates imports structure, reaching X units, which was approx. 92% of total imports in 2021. Bangladesh (X units), Pakistan (X units) and Sri Lanka (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the laptops and palm-top computers imports, with a CAGR of +10.6% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Bangladesh (+8.5%) and Sri Lanka (+5.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Pakistan (-4.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. India (+7.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Pakistan saw its share reduced by -4.5% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported laptops and palm-top computers in Southern Asia, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Pakistan ($X), with a 3.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Bangladesh, with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in India totaled +15.4%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Pakistan (+7.7% per year) and Bangladesh (+10.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 6.7% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.4%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the import price increased by 17%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (+12.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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