Asia: Base Station Market 2025

Base Station Market Size in Asia

In 2021, the Asian base station market decreased by -3.4% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Base Station Production in Asia

In value terms, base station production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Base Station Exports

Exports in Asia

In 2021, shipments abroad of base stations increased by 40% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, base station exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. 85% of total exports in 2021. Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of base stations. At the same time, Vietnam (+83.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia, with a CAGR of +83.6% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Taiwan (Chinese) (-8.2%), Hong Kong SAR (-16.0%) and South Korea (-21.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of China and Vietnam increased by +18 and +2.6 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest base station supplier in Asia, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Hong Kong SAR, with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China stood at -6.0%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (+61.6% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (-16.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, falling by -10.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 18% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+13.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Base Station Imports

Imports in Asia

In 2021, purchases abroad of base stations increased by 27% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, base station imports amounted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Japan (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) represented the key importers of base stations in 2021, recording approx. 32% and 27% of total imports, respectively. Malaysia (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Bangladesh (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 9.6% share of total imports. The following importers - Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons), India (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Iraq (X tons), Kuwait (X tons), Sri Lanka (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) - together made up 19% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +21.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported base stations in Asia, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Indonesia ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Japan was relatively modest. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (-0.1% per year) and Malaysia (+3.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -19.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 27% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while Iraq ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+2.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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