Canada: Market for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers 2023

Market Size for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers in Canada

In 2021, the Canadian laptop and tablet computer market increased by 12% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% 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 +74.4% against 2016 indices. Laptop and tablet computer consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Exports from Canada

In 2021, the amount of laptops and palm-top computers exported from Canada fell to X units, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, exports saw a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 9.8% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer exports rose to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 13% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for laptop and tablet computer exports from Canada, accounting for a 82% share of total exports. Moreover, laptop and tablet computer exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hong Kong SAR (X units), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Pakistan (X units), with a 2.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States stood at -3.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+4.2% per year) and Pakistan (+22.1% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for laptops and palm-top computers exports from Canada, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 4.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a 2.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+8.5% per year) and Pakistan (+27.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average laptop and tablet computer export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, rising by 4.7% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% 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 +54.4% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 19% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to the UK ($X per unit) and Pakistan ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per unit) and Hong Kong SAR ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Pakistan (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Imports into Canada

In 2021, overseas purchases of laptops and palm-top computers increased by 3.9% to X units, rising for the fifth year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer imports expanded notably to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +67.1% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 15%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest laptop and tablet computer supplier to Canada, with a 87% share of total imports. Moreover, laptop and tablet computer imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Taiwan (Chinese) (X units), more than tenfold. The United States (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+11.5% per year) and the United States (+8.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of laptops and palm-top computers to Canada, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a 7.1% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +3.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+15.5% per year) and the United States (+12.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average laptop and tablet computer import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, picking up by 8.7% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 10%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Vietnam ($X per unit) and the United States ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($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 United States (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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