South-Eastern Asia: Market for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers 2024

Market Size for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers in South-Eastern Asia

After three years of growth, the Southeast Asian laptop and tablet computer market decreased by X% to $X in 2023. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

Production of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer production contracted slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2023, shipments abroad of laptops and palm-top computers decreased by X% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer exports declined to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Vietnam represented the major exporter of laptops and palm-top computers in South-Eastern Asia, with the volume of exports accounting for X units, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Singapore (X units), Malaysia (X units) and Thailand (X units), together creating a X% share of total exports.

Vietnam was also the fastest-growing in terms of the laptops and palm-top computers exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Thailand (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Malaysia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Singapore (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Vietnam and Thailand increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) remains the largest laptop and tablet computer supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Singapore ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Thailand, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Vietnam stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Singapore (X% per year) and Thailand (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per unit in 2023, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2022, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Thailand ($X per unit) and Vietnam ($X per unit), while Singapore ($X per unit) and Malaysia ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2023, purchases abroad of laptops and palm-top computers decreased by X% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer imports contracted notably to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Singapore (X units), Malaysia (X units), Thailand (X units), Indonesia (X units) and Vietnam (X units) was the largest importer of laptops and palm-top computers in South-Eastern Asia, mixing up X% of total import. It was distantly followed by the Philippines (X units), creating a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by the Philippines (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Thailand ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Singapore ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together accounting for X% of total imports. Vietnam, Malaysia and the Philippines lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

The Philippines, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per unit in 2023, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform