United Kingdom: Market for Laptops and Palm-Top Computers 2024

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

In 2023, the UK laptop and tablet computer market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Laptop and tablet computer consumption peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers in the UK

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Laptop and tablet computer production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Exports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Exports from the UK

Laptop and tablet computer exports from the UK shrank notably to X units in 2023, falling by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer exports reduced markedly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2022, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X units), the Netherlands (X units) and Ireland (X units) were the main destinations of laptop and tablet computer exports from the UK, with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, the United States, Hong Kong SAR, Pakistan, Singapore, China, Poland, France, Romania and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Singapore (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for laptop and tablet computer exported from the UK were Ireland ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. The United Arab Emirates, the United States, China, France, Poland, Italy, Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, Pakistan and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Singapore, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

The average laptop and tablet computer export price stood at $X per unit in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Pakistan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Laptops and Palm-Top Computers

Imports into the UK

In 2023, supplies from abroad of laptops and palm-top computers decreased by X% to X units, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, laptop and tablet computer imports fell notably to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of laptop and tablet computer to the UK, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, laptop and tablet computer imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (X units), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) (X units), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (X% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (X% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average laptop and tablet computer import price amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform