Indonesia: Market for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers 2023

Market Size for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers in Indonesia

The Indonesian laptop and tablet computer market soared to $X in 2021, surging by 98% 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, the total consumption indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Exports from Indonesia

In 2021, exports of laptops and palm-top computers from Indonesia surged to X units, rising by 111% against the year before. In general, exports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 158% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China (X units) was the main destination for laptop and tablet computer exports from Indonesia, with a 62% share of total exports. Moreover, laptop and tablet computer exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X units), fourfold. Timor-Leste (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China amounted to +33.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+44.9% per year) and Timor-Leste (+16.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for laptops and palm-top computers exports from Indonesia, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Singapore ($X), with a 6.6% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to China stood at +29.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (+24.3% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+43.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average laptop and tablet computer export price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 220% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Timor-Leste ($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 Malaysia (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Imports into Indonesia

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of laptops and palm-top computers, when their volume increased by 66% to X units. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) was the main laptop and tablet computer supplier to Indonesia, with a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam (X units), with a 0.7% share of total imports.

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: Vietnam (-17.7% per year) and Malaysia (-49.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of laptops and palm-top computers to Indonesia, comprising 98% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Vietnam ($X), with a 0.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +5.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (-21.2% per year) and Malaysia (-45.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average laptop and tablet computer import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, surging by 24% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 26%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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