Germany: Market for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers 2023

Market Size for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers in Germany

The German laptop and tablet computer market surged to $X in 2021, picking up by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% 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 +112.2% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Production of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers in Germany

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer production rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a sharp decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Exports from Germany

In 2021, shipments abroad of laptops and palm-top computers increased by 12% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 41%. The exports peaked at X units in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +50.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 35% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

France (X units), Spain (X units) and Poland (X units) were the main destinations of laptop and tablet computer exports from Germany, with a combined 39% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +13.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Poland ($X) were the largest markets for laptop and tablet computer exported from Germany worldwide, together comprising 34% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +17.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average laptop and tablet computer export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, growing by 17% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.8%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sweden (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Imports into Germany

In 2021, purchases abroad of laptops and palm-top computers increased by 17% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 41% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +64.4% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest laptop and tablet computer supplier to Germany, with a 50% share of total imports. Moreover, laptop and tablet computer imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Czech Republic (X units), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, 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: the Netherlands (+32.3% per year) and the Czech Republic (+10.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest laptop and tablet computer suppliers to Germany, with a combined 83% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +40.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average laptop and tablet computer import price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 11% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 14%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+8.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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