ASEAN: Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Market 2025

Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Market Size in ASEAN

After two years of growth, the ASEAN disc pick-up cartridge market decreased by -11.4% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption saw a pronounced descent. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Production in ASEAN

In value terms, disc pick-up cartridge production fell slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 29%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Exports

Exports in ASEAN

In 2021, overseas shipments of pick-up cartridges for discs or mechanically recorded sound films increased by 8.4% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 128% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, disc pick-up cartridge exports expanded to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 40% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Indonesia was the main exporter of pick-up cartridges for discs or mechanically recorded sound films in ASEAN, with the volume of exports accounting for X units, which was near 89% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Malaysia (X units), comprising an 11% share of total exports.

Exports from Indonesia increased at an average annual rate of +13.0% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Malaysia (+42.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Malaysia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in ASEAN, with a CAGR of +42.5% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Indonesia and Malaysia increased by +20 and +9.6 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) remains the largest disc pick-up cartridge supplier in ASEAN, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malaysia ($X), with a 23% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Indonesia amounted to +15.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in ASEAN amounted to $X per unit, declining by -4.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price faced a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by 164% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per unit), while Indonesia amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+1.9%).

Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Imports

Imports in ASEAN

In 2021, the amount of pick-up cartridges for discs or mechanically recorded sound films imported in ASEAN shrank remarkably to X units, waning by -27.6% on the year before. In general, imports showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 49% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, disc pick-up cartridge imports totaled $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 78% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Thailand (X units) and Malaysia (X units) represented the largest importers of pick-up cartridges for discs or mechanically recorded sound films in ASEAN, together resulting at near 85% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Singapore (X units), committing an 11% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of +45.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pick-up cartridges for discs or mechanically recorded sound films in ASEAN, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Singapore ($X), with a 24% share of total imports.

In Malaysia, disc pick-up cartridge imports decreased by an average annual rate of -20.0% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Singapore (-22.9% per year) and Thailand (+12.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in ASEAN amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 44% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the import price increased by 154%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2016 to 2021, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per unit), while Thailand ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+1.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform