Which Country Imports the Most Telephones and Videophones in the World?

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In 2016, the amount of tap and valve imported worldwide stood at 6.5M tonnes, flattening at the previous year level. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2007 to 2016; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when it surged by 8% from the previous year level. Global tap and valve import peaked of 6.8M tonnes in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, tap and valve imports stood at $82B in 2016. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2007 to 2016; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. Over the period under review, global tap and valve imports attained its maximum level of $94B in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2016, it failed to regain its strength.

Top Tap And Valve Importing Countries in the World

1. USA (13.8 billion USD)

2. China (7.0 billion USD)

3. Germany (5.6 billion USD)

4. United Kingdom (3.2 billion USD)

5. Mexico (3.1 billion USD)

6. Canada (3.1 billion USD)

7. France (3.0 billion USD)

8. South Korea (2.3 billion USD)

9. Japan (2.2 billion USD)

10. Italy (1.9 billion USD)

11. Saudi Arabia (1.6 billion USD)

12. Russia (1.6 billion USD)

Tap And Valve Imports By Country

China (1.6M tonnes), and the U.S. (1.2M tonnes) represented roughly 43% of total imports of tap and valve in 2016. Italy (398K tonnes) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Germany (313K tonnes). All these countries together held approx. 11% share of total imports. Mexico (168K tonnes), France (151K tonnes), the UK (147K tonnes), Russia (143K tonnes), Canada (131K tonnes), Saudi Arabia (108K tonnes), South Korea (108K tonnes), and Japan (100K tonnes) followed a long way behind this figure.

From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of tap and valve imports, among the main importing countries, was attained by Canada (+4.7% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest tap and valve markets worldwide were the U.S. ($14B), China ($7B) and Germany ($5.6B), with a combined 32% share of global imports.

China (+7.1% per year) had the highest rates of growth with regard to the tap and valve imports, in terms of the main importing countries, over the last 9 years, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tap And Valve Import Prices By Country

In 2016, the average import price for tap and valve amounted to $13 per kg, reducing by ;4.0% against the previous year. Over the last nine years it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%.The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008, when it surged by 12% y;o;y. Over the period under review, average tap and valve import price reached its maximum level of $14 per kg in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Import prices varied noticeably by country of destination. the country with the highest import prices was Canada ($23 per kg), while China ($4,286 per tonne) was among the lowest.

From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of tap and valve import prices was attained by China (+6.5% 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 8481 ; Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure;reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves.

Source: World: Taps, Cocks, Valves And Similar Appliances ; Market Report. Analysis and Forecast to 2025"

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

In 2016, approx. 2.3M tonnes of telephone were imported worldwide- picking up by 17% against the previous year figure. Overall, telephone imports continue to indicate a strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016, when imports increased by 17% from the previous year level. In that year, global telephone imports reached its maximum volume, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, telephone imports totaled $639B in 2016. In general, telephone imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. In that year, global telephone imports reached its maximum level, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Top Telephone Importing Countries in the World

1. Russia (28.9 billion USD)

2. Finland (23.0 billion USD)

3. Poland (14.5 billion USD)

4. Saudi Arabia (14.0 billion USD)

5. United Kingdom (13.0 billion USD)

6. Czech Republic (9.1 billion USD)

7. Sweden (8.5 billion USD)

8. Indonesia (8.1 billion USD)

9. Romania (7.8 billion USD)

10. Spain (7.0 billion USD)

11. Philippines (2.7 billion USD)

Telephone Imports By Country

The UK (823K tonnes) represented the key importing country with an import of about 823K tonnes, which resulted at 36% of total imports. Spain (234K tonnes) occupied the second position in the ranking, followed by Sweden (134K tonnes). All these countries together held near 16% share of total imports. Russia (102K tonnes), Poland (96K tonnes), Indonesia (95K tonnes), Saudi Arabia (80K tonnes), the Philippines (72K tonnes), Czech Republic (71K tonnes), Finland (51K tonnes), and Romania (44K tonnes) held the slight share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2016, average annual rates of growth with regard to telephone imports into the UK stood at +21.9%. At the same time, Spain (+27.9%), Indonesia (+26.8%), the Philippines (+22.2%), Poland (+21.6%), Romania (+21.4%), Czech Republic (+20.7%), Saudi Arabia (+20.2%), Sweden (+18.1%), Finland (+17.0%), and Russia (+10.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Spain emerged as the fastest growing importer/exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +27.9% from 2007-2016. Romania (-1.6%), Finland (-1.7%), Czech Republic (-2.5%), Russia (-2.6%), the Philippines (-2.6%), Saudi Arabia (-2.8%), Poland (-3.5%), Indonesia (-3.6%), Sweden (-4.5%), Spain (-9.1%), and the UK (-29.8%) significantly weakened its position in terms of the global imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($29B), Finland ($23B) and Poland ($15B) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2016, together accounting for 10% of global imports.Saudi Arabia, the UK, Czech Republic, Sweden, Indonesia, Romania, Spain and the Philippines lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 11%.

Indonesia (+30.7% per year) had the highest rates of growth with regard to the telephone imports, in terms of the main importing countries, over the last 9 year period, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Telephone Import Prices By Country

The average telephone import price stood at $279 per kg in 2016, reducing by -3.5% against the previous year. Overall, telephone import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008, when it surged by 15% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average telephone import price reached its maximum level of $335 per kg in 2009- however, from 2010 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst major importing countries. In 2016, the country with the highest import prices was Finland ($447 per kg), while the UK ($16 per kg) was among the lowest.

From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of telephone import prices was attained by Russia (+6.6% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Do you want to know more about global telephone market? Get the latest trends and insight from our report. It includes a wide range of statistics on

• telephone market share
• telephone prices
• telephone industry
• telephone sales
• telephone import
• telephone export
• telephone market forecast
• telephone price forecast
• key telephone producers

All data provided in this article covers the following product: HS Code 8517 - Telephone sets, including telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks- other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data (including wired/wireless networks), excluding items of 8443, 8525, 8527, or 8528.

Source: World: Telephones And Videophones - Market Report. Analysis and Forecast to 2025