Asia-Pacific: Typewriter Market 2024

Typewriter Market Size in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in the Asia-Pacific typewriter market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. The total consumption indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Typewriter Production in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, typewriter production fell significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Typewriter Exports

Exports in Asia-Pacific

Typewriter exports shrank to X units in 2022, waning by X% on 2021. Overall, exports recorded a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, typewriter exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) represented the largest exporter of typewriter or similar ribbons, inked, mixing up X% of total exports. Singapore (X units) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Japan (X%) and Hong Kong SAR (X%). Malaysia (X units) and South Korea (X units) took a little share of total exports.

Exports from China decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Japan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Japan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Singapore and South Korea experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Hong Kong SAR (X%) and Malaysia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Japan (X p.p.) and Singapore (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Japan ($X), China ($X) and Singapore ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports. South Korea, Hong Kong SAR and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Malaysia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per unit in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per unit), while China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Typewriter Imports

Imports in Asia-Pacific

For the third consecutive year, Asia-Pacific recorded growth in purchases abroad of typewriter or similar ribbons, inked, which increased by X% to X units in 2022. Total imports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, typewriter imports reached $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Thailand represented the main importing country with an import of about X units, which resulted at X% of total imports. Japan (X units) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by China (X%), the Philippines (X%), India (X%) and Singapore (X%). Hong Kong SAR (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Thailand increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the Philippines (X%), India (X%), China (X%) and Singapore (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Philippines emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Japan (X%) and Hong Kong SAR (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Thailand, the Philippines, India and China increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported typewriter or similar ribbons, inked in Asia-Pacific, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Hong Kong SAR, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in China amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per unit, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while Thailand ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform