Philippines: Market for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers 2023

Market Size for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers in the Philippines

The Philippine laptop and tablet computer market totaled $X in 2021, picking up by 10% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +26.0% against 2017 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers in the Philippines

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer production rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 92% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Exports from the Philippines

In 2021, the amount of laptops and palm-top computers exported from the Philippines declined rapidly to X units, waning by -79.2% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a dramatic curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 2,081% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a sharp slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 3,013%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X units) was the main destination for laptop and tablet computer exports from the Philippines, accounting for a 31% share of total exports. Moreover, laptop and tablet computer exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Japan (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Singapore (X units), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates amounted to -17.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (-49.2% per year) and Singapore (-44.6% per year).

In value terms, Japan ($X), Singapore ($X) and Malaysia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for laptop and tablet computer exported from the Philippines worldwide, together comprising 56% of total exports. These countries were followed by Spain, the United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, China, the United States, Hong Kong SAR and Germany, which together accounted for a further 36%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +25.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average laptop and tablet computer export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, increasing by 4.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 125%. The export price peaked in 2021 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 Germany ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Spain (+32.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Imports into the Philippines

In 2021, overseas purchases of laptops and palm-top computers increased by 26% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, imports saw a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 45% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest laptop and tablet computer supplier to the Philippines, accounting for a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, laptop and tablet computer imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Singapore (X units), threefold. Malaysia (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +11.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Singapore (+19.7% per year) and Malaysia (-6.6% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of laptops and palm-top computers to the Philippines, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Singapore ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +20.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Singapore (+25.2% per year) and Malaysia (+1.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average laptop and tablet computer import price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 8.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 49%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady 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 Vietnam ($X per unit) and Malaysia ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) and Singapore ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+11.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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