Asia: Lighter Market 2020

Lighter Market Size in Asia

The revenue of the lighter market in Asia amounted to $X in 2017, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, when it surged by X% year-to-year. In that year, the lighter market attained their peak level, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Lighter Production in Asia

In 2017, approx. X units of lighters were produced in Asia; reducing by -X% against the previous year. The lighter production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016, with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the lighter production reached their peak volume of X units, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Lighter Exports in Asia

In 2017, approx. X units of lighters were exported in Asia; waning by -X% against the previous year. The lighter exports continue to indicate a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016, when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the lighter exports reached its maximum volume of X units in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, lighter exports totaled $X in 2017. The lighter exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the lighter exports reached its peak figure level of $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Lighter Exports by Country in Asia

China dominates lighter exports structure, resulting at X units, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2017. The following exporters - Vietnam (X units), the Philippines (X units) and Thailand (X units) together made up X% of total exports.

Exports from China decreased at an average annual rate of -X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, the Philippines (+X%) and Vietnam (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Philippines emerged as the fastest growing exporter in Asia, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. Thailand experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of China (X%) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2007-2017, the share of Vietnam (-X%) and the Philippines (-X%) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest lighter supplier in Asia, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Vietnam ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by the Philippines, with a X% share.

In China, lighter exports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Vietnam (+X% per year) and the Philippines (+X% per year).

Lighter Export Prices by Country in Asia

In 2017, the lighter export price in Asia amounted to $X per thousand units, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2017, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008, an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of export price peaked of $X per thousand units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Average export prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, major exporting countries recorded the following export prices: in Vietnam ($X per thousand units) and China ($X per thousand units), while the Philippines ($X per thousand units) and Thailand ($X per thousand units) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by China (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Lighter Imports in Asia

In 2017, the amount of lighters imported in Asia stood at X units, coming up by X% against the previous year. The lighter imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017, when imports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the lighter imports reached their peak volume, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lighter imports stood at $X in 2017. The lighter imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of imports peaked of $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Lighter Imports by Country in Asia

Japan (X units), China, Hong Kong SAR (X units), Indonesia (X units), the United Arab Emirates (X units), China (X units) and South Korea (X units) represented roughly X% of total imports of lighters in 2017. Malaysia (X units), India (X units), Israel (X units), Saudi Arabia (X units), Turkey (X units) and Lebanon (X units) occupied the slight share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Saudi Arabia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X), China ($X) and China, Hong Kong SAR ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2017, with a combined X% share of total imports.

China (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lighter Import Prices by Country in Asia

The lighter import price in Asia stood at $X per thousand units in 2017, coming down by -X% against the previous year. The lighter import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008, an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of import price peaked of $X per thousand units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Turkey ($X per thousand units), while Israel ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by China, Hong Kong SAR (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform