Slovakia: Market for Machines For The Manufacture Of Semiconductor Boules Or Wafers 2023

Market Size for Machines For The Manufacture Of Semiconductor Boules Or Wafers in Slovakia

The Slovak semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine market declined to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -2.2% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Machines For The Manufacture Of Semiconductor Boules Or Wafers in Slovakia

In value terms, semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 22% against the previous year. Semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Machines For The Manufacture Of Semiconductor Boules Or Wafers

Exports from Slovakia

In 2021, overseas shipments of machines for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers decreased by -78.3% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports faced a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 56%. The exports peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine exports dropped notably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 98%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine exports from Slovakia, accounting for a 95% share of total exports. Moreover, semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X units), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled +19.2%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for machines for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers exports from Slovakia, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Switzerland ($X), with a 2.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +25.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The average semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, rising by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine export price increased by +51.8% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Switzerland stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Machines For The Manufacture Of Semiconductor Boules Or Wafers

Imports into Slovakia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of machines for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers was finally on the rise to reach X units after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Switzerland (X units) constituted the largest supplier of semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine to Slovakia, accounting for a 48% share of total imports. Moreover, semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine imports from Switzerland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Hungary (X units), twofold. Germany (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Switzerland stood at +309.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (+77.8% per year) and Germany (+53.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine suppliers to Slovakia were Switzerland ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 85% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Switzerland, with a CAGR of +214.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average semiconductor wafer manufacturing machine import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, jumping by 191% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+34.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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