I. Russian Market: Sanctions Create a "Forced Localization" Window – Chinese Brands Emerge as the Biggest Beneficiaries

In 2026, Russia's PC market is undergoing a profound structural transformation. Since the imposition of Western export controls in 2022, Russia's electronics imports have fallen by more than half, with approximately 75% of electronic equipment imports now coming from China. Russia's compact desktop PC market is heavily import-dependent, with approximately 60-70% of supply coming from contract manufacturers in China and Southeast Asia. The wireless Mini PC market relies even more heavily on Chinese supply, with over 85% of supply coming from Chinese contract manufacturers and Taiwanese ODM firms.

On May 27, 2026, Russia's Ministry of Industry and Trade officially implemented a new version of the "Parallel Import Commodity List," removing computers and storage devices from numerous overseas brands – including HP, Intel, Samsung, and Asus – from the list, effectively closing the parallel import channel. This means that Western brands' supply channels into the Russian market are being systematically cut off. Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries has also announced plans to procure 100 units of domestically produced mini PCs for testing.

The deeper implication of this policy is Russia's import substitution strategy shifting from "emergency supply assurance" to "forced localization." According to industry experts, Chinese brands now hold 60-70% market share in Russia. Russia's compact desktop PC market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4-6% between 2026 and 2035, with total demand projected to increase by 45-70%. The wireless Mini PC market is projected to grow at a low double-digit CAGR over the same period.

II. Central Asian Market: Digital Infrastructure Accelerates – Demand for Foldable PC Surges

Central Asia is emerging as one of the most dynamic emerging markets along the "Digital Silk Road." In 2026, the Kazakh government approved its first "Tech City" project, to be located in Almaty Region on approximately 500 hectares, with digital hardware and the digital economy listed as priority strategic development directions for Almaty. Kazakhstan has designated 2026 as a key year for AI and digitalization.

In the personal computer sector, rapid urbanization and rising disposable income in countries like Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan continue to drive demand for high-performance computing hardware. Demand for portable, cost-effective computing devices is rising rapidly across the five Central Asian countries. Shenzhen's computer exports to Central Asia have already exceeded 20 million RMB. Local super-apps such as Kaspi.kz in Kazakhstan and Uzum in Uzbekistan have built e-commerce ecosystems with tens of millions of monthly active users.

SPAEXI's Foldable Keyboard Mini PC, with its folded size of 167×104×26mm and ultra-light 600g body, perfectly aligns with Central Asian users' expectations of "high performance + high portability." As Michael Chang, Head of International Business at SPAEXI, noted during a client visit from Turkmenistan: "Central Asia has a genuine and urgent need for portable, private, and immersive computing experiences."

III. South American Market: Foldable Mini PC Becomes the Largest Sub-Category – Brazil Leads Latin American Growth

The Latin American Mini PC market is expanding at a CAGR of 7-10%. The normalization of hybrid work, rapid e-commerce adoption, and a structural shift toward space-efficient, low-power computing devices are the key drivers of this growth. In 2025, total demand for portable Mini PCs in Latin America and the Caribbean is estimated at between 1.5 million and 2 million units, with Brazil and Mexico together accounting for approximately 55-65% of the market. By product category, Mini PCs and nettops are the largest volume drivers in the Latin American market, expected to account for 35-40% of unit sales in 2026.

Brazil is the absolute core of the Latin American Foldable Mini PC market. Brazil's portable Mini PC market grew at a mid-single-digit CAGR between 2020 and 2025, and is expected to maintain a CAGR of 6-9% between 2026 and 2035. The wireless Mini PC market grew at an even faster CAGR of 9-13% between 2020 and 2025, with 2026 sales projected to reach 1.1-1.4 million units. Chile, Argentina, Colombia, and other countries are also showing strong growth.

IV. SPAEXI Foldable Mini PC's Three-Pronged Market Breakthrough Strategy

To address these three emerging markets – Russia, Central Asia, and South America – SPAEXI is accelerating its expansion with a differentiated strategy:

Strategy 1: Foldable Form Factor + Fully Integrated Design – Redefining "Portable Computing"

Traditional Mini PCs solve the problem of "a smaller host," but users still need to carry a screen, keyboard, mouse, and power cord. SPAEXI's Foldable Keyboard Mini PC integrates a full-size 65-key keyboard, a high-precision touchpad, an 8000mAh battery, and a complete host into a folded body of just 167×104×26mm – weighing only 600g. In emerging markets where infrastructure is still developing, this "no peripherals needed, open-and-use" experience provides users with a true "pocket workstation" solution.

Strategy 2: Four Series – Precision Coverage of All Scenarios

SPAEXI offers four host series – FOLDIX (Android + AIoT), FOLDX86 (Windows + daily office), POCKET CORE (Windows/Linux + i5), and LingAR AMD (AMD high-performance) – covering everything from light office work to professional computing. In Russia's enterprise procurement market, Central Asia's education and digital infrastructure sectors, and South America's hybrid work and e-commerce sectors, different series can precisely match diverse needs.

Strategy 3: ARPC Ecosystem Empowerment – Seizing the Spatial Computing Advantage

When paired with SPAEXI's AR40-C/ARPC-W glasses, the Foldable Keyboard Mini PC becomes a "Visual-Spatial Quantum All-in-One" – a private 120-inch virtual giant screen workstation. This combination offers unique value in scenarios such as industrial remote collaboration, education and training, and mobile office work – particularly suited to user groups in emerging markets where infrastructure is lacking but digitalization needs are urgent.

V. Conclusion

In 2026, the global Mini PC market is undergoing a structural transformation. Russia's "forced localization" policy, Central Asia's "Digital Silk Road" development, and South America's hybrid work wave are simultaneously releasing strong demand for cost-effective, highly portable computing devices. With its differentiated Foldable Keyboard Mini PC form factor, flexible four-series configurations, and forward-looking ARPC ecosystem, SPAEXI is accelerating its capture of strategic high ground in these three emerging markets. While traditional PC manufacturers are still adapting to the trade upheavals of "sanctions and counter-sanctions," SPAEXI has already found its answer in "folding" – putting an entire computer in your pocket and placing markets on the global map.