Switzerland: Market for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers 2023

Market Size for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers in Switzerland

The Swiss laptop and tablet computer market contracted to $X in 2021, declining by -9.8% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% 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 +67.5% against 2016 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Production of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers in Switzerland

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer production reduced remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a significant decrease. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Exports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, laptop and tablet computer exports from Switzerland skyrocketed to X units, jumping by 20% against 2020 figures. In general, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +55.4% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 63% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 66% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X units), Germany (X units) and Serbia (X units) were the main destinations of laptop and tablet computer exports from Switzerland, together accounting for 58% of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Slovakia, the Netherlands, Albania, Denmark, the Czech Republic, France and Poland, which together accounted for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Albania (with a CAGR of +96.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for laptops and palm-top computers exports from Switzerland, comprising 30% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hungary ($X), with a 9.5% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +17.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (+46.7% per year) and the Czech Republic (+45.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average laptop and tablet computer export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, with an increase of 3.5% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($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 Germany (+15.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, the amount of laptops and palm-top computers imported into Switzerland stood at X units, with an increase of 7.9% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 9.6%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer imports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 12%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest laptop and tablet computer supplier to Switzerland, with a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, laptop and tablet computer imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X units), more than tenfold. Taiwan (Chinese) (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +1.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-3.5% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+35.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of laptops and palm-top computers to Switzerland, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 4.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +7.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-2.6% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+38.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average laptop and tablet computer import price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 2.2% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.5%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 9.2%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Italy ($X per unit) and China ($X per unit), while the price for Germany ($X per unit) and the Netherlands ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ireland (+11.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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