Which Country Imports the Most Printed Circuits in the World?

IndexBox has just published a new report "World: Primary Cells And Primary Batteries ; Market Report. Analysis and Forecast to 2025". Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

In 2016, approx. 1.1M tonnes of battery were imported worldwide; remaining stable against the previous year figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2007 to 2016; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed over the period under review. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011, when import increased by 6% against the previous year level. Global battery import peaked in 2016, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, battery imports amounted to $7.9B in 2016. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2007 to 2016; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. Global battery import peaked of $8.4B in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Top Battery Importing Countries in the World

1. Germany (472.0 million USD)

2. China (407.1 million USD)

3. United Kingdom (353.0 million USD)

4. France (259.4 million USD)

5. Mexico (200.9 million USD)

6. Netherlands (179.0 million USD)

7. Indonesia (143.3 million USD)

8. Poland (96.2 million USD)

9. Nigeria (13.3 million USD)

10. Costa Rica (7.3 million USD)

11. Malawi (3.3 million USD)

12. Maldives (1.6 million USD)

Battery Imports By Country

In 2016, Maldives (146K tonnes), followed by Indonesia (86K tonnes), Costa Rica (59K tonnes), Nigeria (57K tonnes), and the Netherlands (52K tonnes) represented the main importers of battery, together achieving 35% of total imports. The following importers ; Germany (48K tonnes), the UK (44K tonnes), France (32K tonnes), Malawi (29K tonnes), China (28K tonnes), Mexico (25K tonnes), and Poland (24K tonnes) together made up 20% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of battery imports, among the main importing countries, was attained by Malawi (+26.3% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($472M), China ($407M) and the UK ($353M) appeared as the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2016, together comprising 16% of global imports. These countries were followed by France, Mexico, the Netherlands, Indonesia, Poland, Nigeria, Costa Rica, Malawi and Maldives, which together accounted for a further 11%.

Indonesia (+20.2% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the battery imports, among the main importing countries, over the last 9 years, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Battery Import Prices By Country

The average battery import price stood at $7,016 per tonne in 2016, leveling off at the previous year level. In general, battery import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008, an increase of 8% y;o;y. In that year, average battery import price attained its maximum level of $7,849 per tonne. From 2009 to 2016, growth of average battery import price failed to regain its strength.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst major importing countries. In 2016, the country with the highest import prices was China ($15 per kg), while Maldives ($11 per tonne) was among the lowest.

From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of battery import prices was attained by Indonesia (+18.5% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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All data provided in this article covers the following product: HS Code 8506 ; Cells and batteries; primary.

Source: World: Primary Cells And Primary Batteries ; Market Report. Analysis and Forecast to 2025"

"IndexBox has just published a new report "World: Printed Circuits - Market Report. Analysis and Forecast to 2025". Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

In 2016, the amount of printed circuit imported worldwide stood at 598K tonnes, going up by 5% against the previous year level. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2007 to 2016- however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, an increase of 35% from the previous year level. In that year, global printed circuit imports attained its maximum volume of 763K tonnes. From 2011 to 2016, growth of global printed circuit imports stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, printed circuit imports amounted to $43B in 2016. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2007 to 2016- however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. Global printed circuit import peaked of $47B in 2012- however, from 2013 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Top Printed Circuit Importing Countries in the World

1. China, Hong Kong SAR (9.0 billion USD)

2. South Korea (2.2 billion USD)

3. Germany (1.9 billion USD)

4. Malaysia (1.8 billion USD)

5. Japan (1.4 billion USD)

6. Thailand (1.1 billion USD)

7. Hungary (0.8 billion USD)

8. Czech Republic (0.5 billion USD)

9. Poland (0.4 billion USD)

10. India (0.4 billion USD)

Printed Circuit Imports By Country

China, Hong Kong SAR (183K tonnes), and Malaysia (160K tonnes) represented roughly 57% of total imports of printed circuit in 2016. Germany (34K tonnes) held a 6% share (based on tonnes) of global printed circuit imports, which put it in second place, following Hungary (5%). Thailand (19K tonnes), South Korea (19K tonnes), India (15K tonnes), Japan (13K tonnes), Czech Republic (11K tonnes), and Poland (9.8K tonnes) followed a long way behind this figure.

From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of printed circuit imports, among the main importing countries, was attained by India (+10.3% per year), while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, China, Hong Kong SAR ($9B) constitutes the largest market for imported printed circuit worldwide, making up 21% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Korea ($2.2B), with the share of 5% of global imports. It was followed by Germany, with the share of 4%.

From 2007 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value of printed circuit imports in China, Hong Kong SAR stood at +4.0%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Korea (+2.9% per year) and Germany (+2.3% per year).

Printed Circuit Import Prices By Country

The average printed circuit import price stood at $72 per kg in 2016, lowering by -7.9% against the previous year. Overall, printed circuit import price continues to indicate a measured descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when import increased by 47% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average printed circuit import price attained its maximum level of $87 per kg in 2008- however, from 2009 to 2016, it failed to regain its strength.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst major importing countries. In 2016, the country with the highest import prices was South Korea ($115 per kg), while Malaysia ($11 per kg) was among the lowest.

From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of printed circuit import prices was attained by India (+7.3% per year), while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

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• printed circuit market share
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• printed circuit import
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All data provided in this article covers the following product: HS Code 8534 - Circuits- printed.

Source: World: Printed Circuits - Market Report. Analysis and Forecast to 2025