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Printed Circuit Prices in China

China Printed Circuit Export Price in July 2022

In July 2022, the printed circuit price amounted to $433 per thousand units (FOB, China), dropping by -5.1% against the previous month. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2022 an increase of 4.1% m-o-m. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $0.5 per unit. From May 2022 to July 2022, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In July 2022, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($779 per thousand units), while the average price for exports to France ($34.0 per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to July 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Thailand (+15.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

China Printed Circuit Exports

In July 2022, approximately 4.1B units of printed circuits were exported from China; increasing by 7.5% on the previous month's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 with an increase of 26% month-to-month. The exports peaked at 4.4B units in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to July 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, printed circuit exports rose slightly to $1.8B (IndexBox estimates) in July 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when exports increased by 28% month-to-month. The exports peaked at 2B units in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to July 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

China Printed Circuit Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (959M units), Taiwan (Chinese) (673M units) and Malaysia (489M units) were the main destinations of printed circuit exports from China, together accounting for 52% of total exports. These countries were followed by France, Vietnam, the United States, Japan, South Korea, India, Brazil, the Philippines, Thailand and Germany, which together accounted for a further 39%.

From January 2022 to July 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of +11.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($747M) remains the key foreign market for printed circuit exports from China, comprising 42% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) ($163M), with a 9.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Vietnam, with an 8% share.

From January 2022 to July 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value to Hong Kong SAR stood at -4.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+1.4% per month) and Vietnam (-2.0% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the printed circuit market in 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 26121020 - Bare multilayer printed circuit boards
Prodcom 26121050 - Bare printed circuit boards other than multilayer
Prodcom 26121080 - Passive networks (including networks of resistors and/or capacitors) (excluding resistor chip arrays, capacitor chip arrays, boards containing active components, hybrids)

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China

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in China
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024