Egypt: Market for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers 2023

Market Size for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers in Egypt

The Egyptian laptop and tablet computer market soared to $X in 2021, picking up by 83% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption recorded a buoyant expansion. Laptop and tablet computer consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Exports from Egypt

Laptop and tablet computer exports from Egypt surged to X units in 2021, picking up by 110% compared with 2020 figures. In general, exports showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 15,350%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 36,859%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), the Netherlands (X units) and China (X units) were the main destinations of laptop and tablet computer exports from Egypt, together accounting for 78% of total exports.

From 2014 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +1,474.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and China ($X) were the largest markets for laptop and tablet computer exported from Egypt worldwide, together accounting for 79% of total exports.

Germany, with a CAGR of +2,616.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average laptop and tablet computer export price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 8.8% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a prominent expansion from 2014 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last seven years. 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 +163.6% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 142% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Sudan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+88.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Imports into Egypt

In 2021, the amount of laptops and palm-top computers imported into Egypt skyrocketed to X units, picking up by 71% on the previous year. In general, imports posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 312% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 418% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X units) constituted the largest laptop and tablet computer supplier to Egypt, with a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, laptop and tablet computer imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (X units), sixfold. China (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates totaled +6.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+201.7% per year) and China (+3.1% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of laptops and palm-top computers to Egypt, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 21% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates stood at +9.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+213.5% per year) and China (+10.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average laptop and tablet computer import price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 7.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, laptop and tablet computer import price increased by +42.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 33% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per unit), while the price for Germany ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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