Thailand: Market for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers 2024

Market Size for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers in Thailand

In 2021, the Thai laptop and tablet computer market increased by 24% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% 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 +78.5% against 2016 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 Thailand

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer production declined slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +32.1% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Exports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Exports from Thailand

In 2021, overseas shipments of laptops and palm-top computers increased by 57% to X units, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 76% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

Exports by Country

Malaysia (X units) was the main destination for laptop and tablet computer exports from Thailand, with a 88% share of total exports. It was followed by Cambodia (X units), with a 2.7% share of total exports. Singapore (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Malaysia totaled +117.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cambodia (-6.1% per year) and Singapore (+8.9% per year).

In value terms, Malaysia ($X) remains the key foreign market for laptops and palm-top computers exports from Thailand, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Singapore ($X), with a 2.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Cambodia, with a 1.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Malaysia stood at +125.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (+10.7% per year) and Cambodia (-7.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average laptop and tablet computer export price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 6.1% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% 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 export price increased by +109.0% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Cambodia ($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 Malaysia (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Imports into Thailand

In 2021, laptop and tablet computer imports into Thailand soared to X units, rising by 57% against 2020 figures. In general, imports continue to indicate a slight increase. As a result, imports reached 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 saw resilient growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) was the main supplier of laptop and tablet computer to Thailand, with a 96% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam (X units), with a 1.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +1.6%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of laptops and palm-top computers to Thailand, comprising 98% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Vietnam ($X), with a 0.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +5.7%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average laptop and tablet computer import price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 2.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.8%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the price for Vietnam amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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