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Costa Rica - Laptops and Palm-Top Computers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Price for Laptop and Tablet Computer in Costa Rica - 2022

Price for Laptop and Tablet Computer in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022

The average laptop and tablet computer import price stood at $611 per unit in 2022, rising by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, laptop and tablet computer import price increased by +65.5% against 2018 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the United States ($611 per unit) and China ($611 per unit), while the price for Panama ($611 per unit) and Hong Kong SAR ($611 per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Laptop and Tablet Computer in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022

The average laptop and tablet computer export price stood at $571 per unit in 2022, picking up by 6.7% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, laptop and tablet computer export price increased by +133.8% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 46%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Honduras ($572 per unit) and Colombia ($571 per unit), while the average price for exports to Ecuador ($513 per unit) and El Salvador ($570 per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ecuador (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Laptop and Tablet Computer in Costa Rica

In 2022, approx. 441K units of laptops and palm-top computers were imported into Costa Rica; growing by 35% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +19.8% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +72.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 67% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer imports surged to $269M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 104%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Import of Laptop and Tablet Computer in Costa Rica (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United States	50.7	107	53.7	130	36.9%
China	45.3	90.7	89.7	126	40.6%
Panama	2.9	4.2	2.4	5.9	26.7%
Hong Kong SAR	1.6	5.2	2.5	3.1	24.7%
Others	3.8	5.5	2.5	4.4	5.0%
Total	104	212	151	269	37.3%

Top Suppliers of Laptop and Tablet Computer to Costa Rica in 2022:

United States (212.8K units)
China (206.0K units)
Panama (9.7K units)
Hong Kong SAR (5.1K units)

Exports of Laptop and Tablet Computer in Costa Rica

In 2022, the amount of laptops and palm-top computers exported from Costa Rica contracted significantly to 5.6K units, falling by -39.9% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 116% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 9.3K units, and then declined significantly in the following year.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer exports contracted sharply to $3.2M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a perceptible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 118% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $5M, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Export of Laptop and Tablet Computer in Costa Rica (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United States	712	803	2,352	1,302	22.3%
Guatemala	249	49.7	445	635	36.6%
Panama	695	720	709	529	-8.7%
Dominican Republic	17.8	14.3	6.4	184	117.8%
Nicaragua	474	223	124	138	-33.7%
El Salvador	43.0	85.6	395	95.2	30.3%
Colombia	25.2	88.9	146	86.3	50.7%
Honduras	225	28.4	116	55.0	-37.5%
Ecuador	227	N/A	501	1.0	-83.6%
Others	138	277	206	179	9.1%
Total	2,805	2,290	5,001	3,204	4.5%

Top Export Markets for Laptop and Tablet Computer from Costa Rica in 2022:

United States (2280.0 units)
Guatemala (1112.0 units)
Panama (927.0 units)
Dominican Republic (322.0 units)
Nicaragua (241.0 units)
El Salvador (167.0 units)
Colombia (151.0 units)
Honduras (96.0 units)
Ecuador (2.0 units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for laptop and tablet computer in Costa Rica. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 26201100 - Laptop PCs and palm-top organisers

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Costa Rica

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Costa Rica
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15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
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22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023