Canada: Market for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers 2024

Market Size for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers in Canada

In 2023, the Canadian laptop and tablet computer market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers in Canada

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer production soared to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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Exports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Exports from Canada

For the fourth consecutive year, Canada recorded decline in shipments abroad of laptops and palm-top computers, which decreased by X% to X units in 2023. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer exports declined to $X in 2023. In general, exports continue to indicate a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for laptop and tablet computer exports from Canada, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, laptop and tablet computer exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X units), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Hong Kong SAR (X units), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average laptop and tablet computer export price stood at $X per unit in 2023, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2022 to 2023, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the UK ($X per unit) and Hong Kong SAR ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Pakistan ($X per unit) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Pakistan (X%), 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 2023, supplies from abroad of laptops and palm-top computers decreased by X% to X units, falling for the third consecutive year after five years of growth. In general, imports, however, showed modest growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer imports shrank to $X in 2023. Overall, total imports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of laptop and tablet computer to Canada, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, laptop and tablet computer imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (X units), eightfold. The United States (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (X% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average laptop and tablet computer import price stood at $X per unit in 2023, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit), while the price for the United States ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform