Israel: Market for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers 2023

Market Size for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers in Israel

In 2021, the Israeli laptop and tablet computer market increased by 12% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed buoyant growth. Laptop and tablet computer consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Exports from Israel

Laptop and tablet computer exports from Israel reduced to X units in 2021, declining by -13.8% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 38%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer exports reduced to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for laptop and tablet computer exports from Israel, with a 44% share of total exports. Moreover, laptop and tablet computer exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (X units), twofold. Germany (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States totaled -15.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (+12.4% per year) and Germany (-20.3% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for laptops and palm-top computers exports from Israel, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States amounted to -12.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (+17.0% per year) and Germany (-17.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average laptop and tablet computer export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, increasing by 8.8% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, laptop and tablet computer export price increased by +38.5% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Switzerland ($X per unit) and France ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per unit) and Germany ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Imports into Israel

In 2021, purchases abroad of laptops and palm-top computers increased by 4.8% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% 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 +82.1% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 74% 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 rose sharply to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 64% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of laptop and tablet computer to Israel, with a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, laptop and tablet computer imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X units), more than tenfold. The United Arab Emirates (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +26.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-4.7% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+393.7% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of laptops and palm-top computers to Israel, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 4.2% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +31.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-1.2% per year) and Vietnam (-4.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average laptop and tablet computer import price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.6%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 16%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the UK ($X per unit) and the Netherlands ($X per unit), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit) and China ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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