Computer Tablet Manufacturing in China - Market Research Report (2014-2029)
Beijing, China
Last Updated: May 2024
4041aRevenue
$147.3bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$X.Xbn
Employees
255k
Businesses
549
Wages
$X.Xbn
Computer Tablet Manufacturing in China industry analysis
Revenue for the Computer Tablet Manufacturing industry in China is expected to rise at an annualized 15.0% over the five years through 2024. In the current year, revenue is expected to grow by 16.6% to reach $147.3 billion, mainly driven by demand for more and more people who work or study at home because of COVID-19 pandemic prevention and control requirements. Despite ongoing revenue growth, profit is expected to shrink to 3.1% of revenue. Exports are estimated to account for 31.0% of industry revenue.
Trends and Insights
- Industry revenue has been growing steadily during recent five years. The COVID-19 outbreak heightened demand for industry products. Online classes and telecommunication grew demand for computer tablets.
- Google Android computer tablets generate the most revenue. Android computer tablets refer use the Android open-source operating system (OS), which was developed by Google in September 2008.
- Activity in the Computer Tablet Manufacturing industry is concentrated in Guangdong province, Jiangsu province, Shanghai and Tianjin. These provinces account for 32.2%, 23.8%, 13.5% and 5.8% of industry revenue, respectively.
- Customers prefer to purchase products that are supplied via a wide and extensive retail distribution network. Distribution channels like online stores have been developing rapidly. In particular, younger consumers tend to prefer online retail channels.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 15.0 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $147.3bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Computer tablets have become more and more popular
- Declining prices and increasing functionality have promoted demand in domestic and foreign markets. Many manufacturers of related products, such as personal computers and computer software, have entered the industry as its growth potential has risen.
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Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Industry revenue growth is supported by economic development of and product innovation
- Increasing disposable incomes and demand for entertainment are anticipated to drive revenue growth. Many foreign enterprises are setting up factories and production bases in China, attracted by the country's substantial domestic market and low labor costs. The number of industry enterprises is forecast to increase to 675 by 2029.
Biggest companies in the Computer Tablet Manufacturing in China
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue ($m)
2024 |
|---|---|---|
Apple Inc. | 53,214.6 | |
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 21,285.9 | |
Huawei Technologies Ltd. | 9,649.6 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Android computer tablets, iOS computer tablets and Windows computer tablets. Android computer tablets is the largest segment of the Computer Tablet Manufacturing in China.
Trends and Insights
Google Android computer tablets represent the industry's largest product segment
- Android computer tablets refer use the Android open-source operating system (OS), which was developed by Google in September 2008.
- More insights available in the full report
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Competitors
- Smart Phone Manufacturing in China
Complementors
- Computer Manufacturing in China
- Computer Network Equipment Manufacturing in China
- Computer Peripheral Manufacturing in China
- Integrated Circuit Manufacturing in China
International industries
- Global Computer Hardware Manufacturing
- Computer Manufacturing in the US
- Computer Manufacturing in Canada
- Computer and Electronic Office Equipment Manufacturing in Australia
- Computer & Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing in the UK
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The industry manufactures computer tablets, which are one-piece mobile computers that typically offer touch screens. This type of device is widely used in personal consumption, education, businesses, and other fields due to its portability, touch screen, and versatility.
What's included in this industry?
Android computer tabletsiOS computer tabletsWindows computer tabletsGoogle Chrome OS and other productsCompanies
Apple Inc.Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Huawei Technologies Ltd.Purchase this report to view all 9 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
WIRELESS FIDELITY (WI-FI)WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK (WLAN)TABLETSMARTPHONEPerformance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Industry revenue has been growing steadily during recent five years. The COVID-19 outbreak heightened demand for industry products. Online classes and telecommunication grew ...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Google Android computer tablets generate the most revenue. Android computer tablets refer use the Android open-source operating system (OS), which was developed by Google in ...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
- International Trade
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
- Total imports, level and trend
- Total exports, level and trend
- Trade Balance
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
- International trade, including imports by country and exports by country
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
- Recent trends in import and export volumes, country of origin or destination, and expected future trends
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
Activity in the Computer Tablet Manufacturing industry is concentrated in Guangdong province, Jiangsu province, Shanghai and Tianjin. These provinces account for 32.2%, 23.8%...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across Asia Pacific, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Customers prefer to purchase products that are supplied via a wide and extensive retail distribution network. Distribution channels like online stores have been developing ra...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
Most of the industry's large-scaled participants are foreign companies, which have advanced technology and marketing strategy. Their products are usually competitive by using...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
- Overview of Apple Inc.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Huawei Technologies Ltd.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for 6 additional companies
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Apple Inc., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Huawei Technologies Ltd., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for 6 additional companies
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Demand from online class and mobile office series grow. With the increasing demand for online courses, light office work, and mobile office work, use of tablet computers has ...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Purchases are the largest cost item for this industry. Competition has become increasingly intense in recent years, which has driven prices down of products and narrowed down...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
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Key data sources in China include:
- National Bureau of Statistics China
- General Administration of Customs
- People’s Bank of China
Analysts also use industry specific sources to complement catch-all sources, although their perspective may focus on a particular organization or representative body, rather than a clear overview of all industry operations. However, when balanced against other perspectives, industry-specific sources provide insights into industry trends.
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- Industry federations or regulators
- Major industry players annual or quarterly filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Computer Tablet Manufacturing industry in China in 2024?
The market size of the Computer Tablet Manufacturing industry in China is $147.3bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Computer Tablet Manufacturing in China industry in 2024?
There are 549 businesses in the Computer Tablet Manufacturing industry in China, which has grown at a CAGR of 5.9 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Computer Tablet Manufacturing industry in China grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Computer Tablet Manufacturing industry in China has been growing at a CAGR of 15.0 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Computer Tablet Manufacturing industry in China over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Computer Tablet Manufacturing industry in China is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Computer Tablet Manufacturing market in China?
The biggest companies operating in the Computer Tablet Manufacturing market in China are Apple Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Huawei Technologies Ltd.
What does the Computer Tablet Manufacturing in China include?
Android computer tablets and iOS computer tablets are part of the Computer Tablet Manufacturing industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Computer Tablet Manufacturing in China?
The company holding the most market share in China is Apple Inc..
How competitive is the Computer Tablet Manufacturing industry in China?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Computer Tablet Manufacturing industry in China.
