Malta: Market for Lighting Sets For Christmas Trees 2019

Market Size for Lighting Sets For Christmas Trees in Malta

The revenue of the market for lighting sets for christmas trees in Malta amounted to $X in 2018, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption of lighting sets for christmas trees continues to indicate a moderate reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Malta consumption of lighting sets for christmas trees peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Exports of Lighting Sets For Christmas Trees

Exports from Malta

Exports of lighting sets for christmas trees from Malta totaled X units in 2018, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, exports of lighting sets for christmas trees continue to indicate a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Malta exports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of lighting sets for christmas trees amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, exports of lighting sets for christmas trees continue to indicate a precipitous curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports of lighting sets for christmas trees reached their peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China dominates exports of lighting sets for christmas trees structure, reaching X units, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2018. The following exporters - Cambodia (X units) and the Netherlands (X units) - each reached a X% share of total exports.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Cambodia (+X%) and the Netherlands (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Cambodia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. While the share of China (+X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest lighting set for christmas trees supplier from Malta, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Cambodia ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

In China, exports of lighting sets for christmas trees increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cambodia (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price for lighting sets for christmas trees in Malta stood at $X per unit in 2018, going down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price for lighting sets for christmas trees continues to indicate a dramatic decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 when the export price increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the export prices for lighting sets for christmas trees attained their peak level of $X per unit. From 2013 to 2018, the growth in terms of the export prices for lighting sets for christmas trees remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Cambodia ($X per unit), while China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cambodia, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Lighting Sets For Christmas Trees

Imports into Malta

In 2018, the imports of lighting sets for christmas trees into Malta totaled X units, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, imports of lighting sets for christmas trees continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Malta imports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of lighting sets for christmas trees stood at $X in 2018. In general, imports of lighting sets for christmas trees continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports of lighting sets for christmas trees attained their peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, the U.S. (X units) represented the key importer of lighting sets for christmas trees, constituting X% of total imports. The UK (X units) occupied a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Canada (X%), the Netherlands (X%) and Germany (X%). The following importers - Italy (X units), Poland (X units), Mexico (X units), Brazil (X units), Venezuela (X units) and France (X units) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to lighting set for christmas trees imports into the U.S. stood at -X%. At the same time, Venezuela (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), Canada (+X%) and Poland (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Venezuela emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. Germany and the UK experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, France (-X%), Mexico (-X%), Italy (-X%) and Brazil (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (+X p.p.) and Canada (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2007-2018, the share of Mexico (-X p.p.), Brazil (-X p.p.), Italy (-X p.p.) and the U.S. (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported lighting sets for christmas trees into Malta, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

In the U.S., imports of lighting sets for christmas trees expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price for lighting sets for christmas trees in Malta stood at $X per unit in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price indicated a remarkable expansion from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, import price for lighting sets for christmas trees increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% y-o-y. Malta import price peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while Venezuela ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform