Hong Kong SAR, China - Insulated Wire And Cable - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingHong Kongs See Significant Boost in Wire and Cable Export, Reaching $216M in November 2023
Hong Kong Wire And Cable Exports
In November 2023, after two months of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of insulated wire and cable, when their volume decreased by -4.1% to 5.3K tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 when exports increased by 32% month-to-month.
In value terms, wire and cable exports expanded sharply to $216M (IndexBox estimates) in November 2023. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 with an increase of 41% against the previous month. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $226M. From April 2023 to November 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Wire And Cable in Hong Kong (million USD) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | Aug 2023 | Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | |
| China | 79.4 | 73.8 | 49.3 | 60.0 | 84.1 | 73.6 | 60.1 | 60.6 | 63.6 | 73.7 | 71.7 | 66.6 | 69.6 |
| United States | 33.4 | 32.5 | 36.2 | 25.3 | 36.1 | 36.2 | 32.3 | 32.0 | 43.1 | 44.1 | 39.5 | 43.7 | 45.0 |
| Japan | 14.3 | 13.8 | 14.0 | 9.8 | 16.2 | 16.0 | 13.0 | 16.7 | 14.3 | 13.5 | 14.3 | 10.7 | 13.8 |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 14.7 | 10.5 | 14.7 | 7.0 | 10.8 | 7.8 | 7.6 | 9.5 | 9.1 | 8.4 | 7.3 | 8.9 | 8.5 |
| Vietnam | 9.8 | 10.9 | 8.8 | 8.0 | 9.5 | 9.0 | 8.1 | 6.9 | 9.6 | 7.9 | 6.9 | 8.6 | 8.1 |
| Thailand | 6.4 | 4.8 | 7.9 | 5.7 | 7.7 | 8.3 | 6.5 | 6.3 | 8.8 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 8.6 | 7.6 |
| Mexico | 3.6 | 4.7 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 5.3 | 5.9 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 5.5 | 5.7 | 6.0 | 4.9 | 5.2 |
| Others | 54.9 | 53.6 | 56.7 | 41.7 | 56.7 | 52.7 | 52.3 | 53.2 | 58.5 | 53.7 | 59.8 | 53.5 | 58.2 |
| Total | 216 | 205 | 192 | 161 | 226 | 209 | 184 | 190 | 213 | 215 | 213 | 206 | 216 |
Exports by Country
China (1.4K tons), the United States (795 tons) and Japan (340 tons) were the main destinations of wire and cable exports from Hong Kong, together accounting for 49% of total exports. Vietnam, Taiwan (Chinese), Thailand and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.
From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Mexico (with a CAGR of +3.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, China ($70M), the United States ($45M) and Japan ($14M) appeared to be the largest markets for wire and cable exported from Hong Kong worldwide, with a combined 59% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Taiwan (Chinese), Vietnam, Thailand and Mexico, which together accounted for a further 14%.
Mexico, with a CAGR of +3.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Exports by Type
Insulated electric conductors for a voltage under 1000 v, fitted with connectors (3.3K tons) was the largest type of wire and cable exported from Hong Kong, with a 62% share of total exports. Moreover, insulated electric conductors for a voltage under 1000 v, fitted with connectors exceeded the volume of the second product type, insulated electric conductors for a voltage under 80 v, not fitted with connectors (979 tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by insulated coaxial cables (469 tons), with an 8.9% share.
From November 2022 to November 2023, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of export of insulated electric conductors for a voltage under 1000 v, fitted with connectors was relatively modest. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: insulated electric conductors for a voltage under 80 v, not fitted with connectors (-0.1% per month) and insulated coaxial cables (+4.6% per month).
In value terms, insulated electric conductors for a voltage under 1000 v, fitted with connectors ($155M) remains the largest type of wire and cable exported from Hong Kong, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by insulated electric conductors for a voltage under 80 v, not fitted with connectors ($32M), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by insulated coaxial cables, with a 7.3% share.
From November 2022 to November 2023, the average monthly growth rate of the export volume of insulated electric conductors for a voltage under 1000 v, fitted with connectors was relatively modest. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: insulated electric conductors for a voltage under 80 v, not fitted with connectors (+0.8% per month) and insulated coaxial cables (+5.4% per month).
Export Prices by Country
In November 2023, the wire and cable price stood at $41,011 per ton (FOB, Hong Kong), growing by 9.6% against the previous month. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in August 2023 when the average export price increased by 10% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $41,430 per ton in November 2022; however, from December 2022 to November 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United States ($56,530 per ton), while the average price for exports to Macao ($9,535 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Thailand (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the wire and cable market in Hong Kong SAR, China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 27321130 -
- Prodcom 27321150 -
- Prodcom 27321200 - Insulated coaxial cables and other coaxial electric conductors for data and control purposes whether or not fitted with connectors
- Prodcom 27321340 - Other electric conductors, for a voltage . 1 .000 V, fitted with connectors
- Prodcom 27321380 - Other electric conductors, for a voltage . 1 .000 V, not fitted with connectors
- Prodcom 27321400 - Insulated electric conductors for voltage >1 .000 V (excluding winding wire, coaxial cable and other coaxial electric conductors, ignition and other wiring sets used in vehicles, a ircraft, ships)
- Prodcom 29311000 - Insulated ignition wiring sets and other wiring sets of a kind used in vehicles, aircraft or ships
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
