Ireland: Market for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers 2023

Market Size for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers in Ireland

In 2021, the Irish laptop and tablet computer market increased by 13% to $X, rising for the fifth consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate resilient growth. Laptop and tablet computer consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Exports from Ireland

Laptop and tablet computer exports from Ireland soared to X units in 2021, growing by 29% compared with 2020 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% 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 2015 with an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The UK (X units) was the main destination for laptop and tablet computer exports from Ireland, accounting for a 46% share of total exports. Moreover, laptop and tablet computer exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X units), with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK totaled +3.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+10.9% per year) and the United States (+12.4% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for laptops and palm-top computers exports from Ireland, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 7% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK stood at +11.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+22.0% per year) and Germany (+5.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average laptop and tablet computer export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, reducing by -9.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 47%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit, and then declined in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 the United Arab Emirates (+14.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Imports into Ireland

In 2021, purchases abroad of laptops and palm-top computers increased by 9.1% to X units, rising for the third year in a row after six years of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 36%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest laptop and tablet computer supplier to Ireland, accounting for a 56% 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 held by the UK (X units), with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +7.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+58.8% per year) and the UK (-17.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of laptops and palm-top computers to Ireland, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +19.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+63.6% per year) and Germany (+9.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average laptop and tablet computer import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, picking up by 6.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 34% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 China ($X per unit), while the price for the UK ($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 (+11.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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