Poland: Market for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers 2023

Market Size for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers in Poland

The Polish laptop and tablet computer market expanded rapidly to $X in 2021, surging by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +67.7% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers in Poland

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer production shrank notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 40% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Exports from Poland

In 2021, shipments abroad of laptops and palm-top computers increased by 15% to X units, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports showed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 87% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 58%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for laptop and tablet computer exports from Poland, with a 42% share of total exports. Moreover, laptop and tablet computer exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X units), eightfold. The Netherlands (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +34.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+13.7% per year) and the Netherlands (+24.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for laptops and palm-top computers exports from Poland, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 7.5% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +29.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+12.7% per year) and the Netherlands (+18.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average laptop and tablet computer export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, increasing by 2.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 23%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($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 Greece (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Imports into Poland

Laptop and tablet computer imports into Poland expanded to X units in 2021, surging by 4.2% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 37%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports 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, imports increased by +90.3% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), the Netherlands (X units) and China (X units) were the main suppliers of laptop and tablet computer imports to Poland, with a combined 85% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +23.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest laptop and tablet computer suppliers to Poland, with a combined 84% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of +32.2%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average laptop and tablet computer import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, jumping by 17% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +6.3%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Slovakia ($X per unit), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+13.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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