Sweden: Market for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers 2023

Market Size for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers in Sweden

The Swedish laptop and tablet computer market surged to $X in 2021, growing by 30% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% 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 +76.1% against 2019 indices. Laptop and tablet computer consumption peaked at $X in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Production of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers in Sweden

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 3.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Exports from Sweden

Laptop and tablet computer exports from Sweden amounted to X units in 2021, growing by 11% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 24%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X units), Norway (X units) and Finland (X units) were the main destinations of laptop and tablet computer exports from Sweden, together comprising 74% of total exports. These countries were followed by Poland, Germany, the UK and Estonia, which together accounted for a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Estonia (with a CAGR of +49.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for laptop and tablet computer exported from Sweden were Denmark ($X), Norway ($X) and Finland ($X), together comprising 91% of total exports. The UK, Germany, Poland and Estonia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 3.6%.

Among the main countries of destination, Estonia, with a CAGR of +37.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average laptop and tablet computer export price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 7.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 22%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Norway (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Imports into Sweden

In 2021, imports of laptops and palm-top computers into Sweden rose rapidly to X units, picking up by 13% compared with the year before. In general, imports, however, saw a pronounced decrease. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% 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 +47.3% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X units) constituted the largest supplier of laptop and tablet computer to Sweden, with a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, laptop and tablet computer imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X units), fourfold. China (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands stood at +3.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-4.6% per year) and China (-4.5% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of laptops and palm-top computers to Sweden, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Ireland, with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands amounted to +7.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+3.8% per year) and Ireland (-3.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average laptop and tablet computer import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, increasing by 15% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.9%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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