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Contents:
- Price for Laptop and Tablet Computer in South Africa (CIF) - 2023
- Price for Laptop and Tablet Computer in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
- Imports of Laptop and Tablet Computer in South Africa
- Exports of Laptop and Tablet Computer in South Africa
Price for Laptop and Tablet Computer in South Africa (CIF) - 2023
The average laptop and tablet computer import price stood at $380 per unit in July 2023, which is down by -23.5% against the previous month. Overall, the import price showed a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in September 2022 when the average import price increased by 46% m-o-m. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $607 per unit. From October 2022 to July 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($480 per unit), while the price for China amounted to $376 per unit.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (-0.8%).
Price for Laptop and Tablet Computer in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
In 2022, the average laptop and tablet computer export price amounted to $656 per unit, rising by 18% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.4%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.
Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Ghana ($656 per unit) and Namibia ($656 per unit), while the average price for exports to Zambia ($656 per unit) and Mozambique ($656 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 Botswana (+17.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Imports of Laptop and Tablet Computer in South Africa
Laptop and tablet computer imports into South Africa dropped markedly to 1.8M units in 2022, with a decrease of -27.9% compared with 2021. In general, total imports indicated a notable increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% 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 +11.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 54%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 2.4M units, and then declined remarkably in the following year.
In value terms, laptop and tablet computer imports contracted significantly to $1.1B in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.0% 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 +41.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 66% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $1.3B, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.
| Import of Laptop and Tablet Computer in South Africa (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| China | 782 | 731 | 1,235 | 1,059 | 10.6% |
| Others | 42.9 | 47.4 | 57.5 | 40.0 | -2.3% |
| Total | 825 | 779 | 1,293 | 1,099 | 10.0% |
Top Suppliers of Laptop and Tablet Computer to South Africa in 2022:
- China (1698.9K units)
Exports of Laptop and Tablet Computer in South Africa
In 2022, the amount of laptops and palm-top computers exported from South Africa fell to 164K units, shrinking by -12.9% against the year before. In general, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +11.1% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +41.3% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 62%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 188K units, and then dropped in the following year.
In value terms, laptop and tablet computer exports expanded slightly to $107M in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +16.0% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +56.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 51%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.
| Export of Laptop and Tablet Computer in South Africa (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Botswana | 18.1 | 18.6 | 26.6 | 26.0 | 12.8% |
| Namibia | 17.3 | 16.4 | 24.6 | 22.4 | 9.0% |
| Zimbabwe | 5.5 | 9.0 | 14.8 | 16.9 | 45.4% |
| Zambia | 5.7 | 4.2 | 6.1 | 8.4 | 13.8% |
| Mozambique | 3.6 | 2.7 | 4.6 | 6.9 | 24.2% |
| Swaziland | 3.8 | 3.8 | 7.5 | 5.8 | 15.1% |
| Lesotho | 2.3 | 3.1 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 27.8% |
| Others | 12.4 | 11.5 | 15.7 | 16.2 | 9.3% |
| Total | 68.8 | 69.3 | 104 | 107 | 15.9% |
Top Export Markets for Laptop and Tablet Computer from South Africa in 2022:
- Botswana (39.6K units)
- Namibia (34.1K units)
- Zimbabwe (25.8K units)
- Zambia (12.8K units)
- Mozambique (10.6K units)
- Swaziland (8.9K units)
- Lesotho (7.3K units)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for laptop and tablet computer in South Africa. 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
Country coverage:
- South Africa
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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