Portable computers trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in portable computers was worth $179.27 billion in 2024, about 640.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 27% since 2017, and up 6% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $179.27B | 640.7K t |
| 2023 | $169.53B | 619.9K t |
| 2022 | $202.37B | 700.6K t |
| 2021 | $224.07B | 860.8K t |
| 2020 | $184.20B | 762.1K t |
| 2019 | $152.19B | 621.8K t |
| 2018 | $151.52B | 639.5K t |
| 2017 | $140.68B | 630.0K t |
Top portable computers exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 68% of world exports, followed by Vietnam and the Netherlands. The top three supply 84% between them, out of 216 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $121.68B | 68% |
| Vietnam | $22.40B | 13% |
| Netherlands | $5.95B | 3.3% |
| Germany | $4.35B | 2.4% |
| United States | $4.15B | 2.3% |
| Taiwan | $2.90B | 1.6% |
| Czech Republic | $2.86B | 1.6% |
| Thailand | $2.00B | 1.1% |
| Hong Kong | $1.27B | 0.7% |
| Ireland | $915.0M | 0.5% |
| Mexico | $901.8M | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $866.7M | 0.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (28%), Germany (7%) and Japan (5%). 224 countries imported it, and the top three take 40% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $50.07B | 28% |
| Germany | $13.17B | 7.4% |
| Japan | $8.38B | 4.7% |
| Hong Kong | $7.62B | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $7.46B | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $6.36B | 3.6% |
| France | $5.75B | 3.2% |
| India | $5.74B | 3.2% |
| Canada | $5.33B | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.16B | 2.9% |
| Czech Republic | $4.04B | 2.3% |
| Australia | $3.86B | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $279.80 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Czech Republic averaged $471.53 per kg and Thailand $197.79 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Portable computers (HS 8471.30) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8471.30: Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display. HS 8471 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most portable computers?
China exported $121.68 billion in 2024, 68% of the world total, followed by Vietnam (12%) and the Netherlands (3%). In all, 216 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most portable computers?
The United States imported $50.07 billion in 2024, 28% of world imports, ahead of Germany (7%) and Japan (5%). The top three importers together take 40%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in portable computers?
It was worth $179.27 billion in 2024, about 640.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 27% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $224.07 billion. 216 countries reported exports and 224 reported imports.
What is the average price of portable computers per kg?
The world average declared value was about $279.80 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Czech Republic averaged $471.53 per kg and Thailand $197.79 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for portable computers?
The HS code for portable computers is subheading 8471.30, in chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8471 page.
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