World - Central Storage Units - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

Overview of the Global Market for Hard Disk Drives And Central Storage Units

Market Size for Hard Disk Drives And Central Storage Units

The revenue of the market of hard disk drives and central storage units worldwide amounted to $X in 2018, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption of hard disk drives and central storage units continues to indicate a significant descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the global market for hard disk drive and central storage unit attained its peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of the global market for hard disk drive and central storage unit failed to regain its momentum.

Production of Hard Disk Drives And Central Storage Units

In value terms, production of hard disk drives and central storage units totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production of hard disk drives and central storage units continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009, when the output figure increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, global production of hard disk drives and central storage units attained its peak level of $X. From 2010 to 2018, global production of hard disk drives and central storage units growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Hard Disk Drives And Central Storage Units

Exports 2007-2018

In 2018, approx. X units of hard disk drives and central storage units were exported worldwide; therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, exports of hard disk drives and central storage units continue to indicate a drastic shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009, with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, global exports of hard disk drives and central storage units attained their peak of X units. From 2010 to 2018, the growth of global exports of hard disk drives and central storage units failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, exports of hard disk drives and central storage units totaled $X in 2018. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed over the period under review. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, global exports of hard disk drives and central storage units reached their peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2018, China (X units), distantly followed by Thailand (X units), China, Hong Kong SAR (X units), Malaysia (X units), the Philippines (X units) and the U.S. (X units) represented the main exporters of hard disk drives and central storage units, together committing X% of total exports. Singapore (X units) occupied a minor share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by the U.S., while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Thailand ($X) and China, Hong Kong SAR ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, together accounting for X% of global exports.

China, Hong Kong SAR experienced the highest growth rate of exports, among the main exporting countries over the last eleven year period, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average export price for hard disk drives and central storage units amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price for hard disk drives and central storage units, however, continues to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for hard disk drives and central storage units reached their peak figure at $X per unit in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest export price was the U.S. ($X per unit), while Malaysia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Hard Disk Drives And Central Storage Units

Imports 2007-2018

In 2018, the global imports of hard disk drives and central storage units totaled X units, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, imports of hard disk drives and central storage units continue to indicate an abrupt deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015, when imports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, global imports of hard disk drives and central storage units reached their peak of X units. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of global imports of hard disk drives and central storage units remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of hard disk drives and central storage units totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, imports of hard disk drives and central storage units continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Global imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

China, Hong Kong SAR (X units), China (X units) and the U.S. (X units) represented roughly X% of total imports of hard disk drives and central storage units in 2018. Mexico (X units) occupied a X% share (based on tonnes) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Germany (X%). Malaysia (X units), Myanmar (X units), South Korea (X units), Japan (X units), the Netherlands (X units), Singapore (X units) and the Czech Republic (X units) occupied a minor share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Myanmar (+X% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), China ($X) and China, Hong Kong SAR ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, together accounting for X% of global imports. These countries were followed by Mexico, Germany, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Myanmar, which together accounted for a further X the main importing countries, Mexico experienced the highest growth rate of imports, over the last eleven years, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average import price for hard disk drives and central storage units amounted to $X per unit, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the import price for hard disk drives and central storage units, however, continues to indicate a prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for hard disk drives and central storage units attained their maximum at $X per unit in 2017, leveling off in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest import price was the Czech Republic ($X per unit), while Myanmar ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+X% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform