Asia-Pacific: Network Communications Equipment Market 2025

Network Communications Equipment Market Size in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, the Asia-Pacific network communications equipment market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Network Communications Equipment Production in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, network communications equipment production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -1.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Network Communications Equipment Exports

Exports in Asia-Pacific

After five years of growth, shipments abroad of network communications equipment decreased by -8.4% to X units in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, network communications equipment exports rose to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

China represented the largest exporter of network communications equipment in Asia-Pacific, with the volume of exports resulting at X units, which was near 57% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Hong Kong SAR (X units), Taiwan (Chinese) (X units), Vietnam (X units) and Malaysia (X units), together mixing up a 37% share of total exports. Singapore (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of network communications equipment. At the same time, Vietnam (+48.0%), Taiwan (Chinese) (+9.4%), Singapore (+9.3%) and Malaysia (+7.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of +48.0% from 2012-2022. Hong Kong SAR experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Vietnam, Taiwan (Chinese), Malaysia and Singapore increased by +8.4, +4.7, +2.1 and +2 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the largest network communications equipment supplying countries in Asia-Pacific were Hong Kong SAR ($X), China ($X) and Malaysia ($X), with a combined 88% share of total exports. Taiwan (Chinese), Singapore and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 10%.

Among the main exporting countries, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +50.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per unit), while Vietnam ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+21.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Network Communications Equipment Imports

Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, overseas purchases of network communications equipment increased by 10% to X units, rising for the sixth consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, imports showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 27%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, network communications equipment imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 48%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of network communications equipment imports in 2022 were Taiwan (Chinese) (X units), Hong Kong SAR (X units) and China (X units), together reaching 66% of total import. Malaysia (X units) ranks next in terms of the total imports with an 8.1% share, followed by Singapore (7.7%) and Japan (4.7%). South Korea (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by South Korea (with a CAGR of +27.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X), China ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 79% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of +37.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 11% against the previous year. Import price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, network communications equipment import price increased by +66.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by 40% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while Malaysia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+15.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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