Asia-Pacific: Semiconductor Thyristor Market 2025

Semiconductor Thyristor Market Size in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, the Asia-Pacific semiconductor thyristor market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Semiconductor Thyristor Production in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, semiconductor thyristor production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated perceptible growth 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 -11.9% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 41%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Semiconductor Thyristor Exports

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, approx. X units of semiconductor thyristors, diacs and triacs were exported in Asia-Pacific; increasing by 2.9% on 2021 figures. In general, exports posted a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 80% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, semiconductor thyristor exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 45%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China was the main exporter of semiconductor thyristors, diacs and triacs in Asia-Pacific, with the volume of exports recording X units, which was near 61% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Hong Kong SAR (X units), Singapore (X units) and Japan (X units), together constituting a 33% share of total exports. The following exporters - South Korea (X units) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X units) - each accounted for a 5.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to semiconductor thyristor exports from China stood at +8.3%. At the same time, South Korea (+26.1%), Singapore (+14.3%), Hong Kong SAR (+7.7%) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+7.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, South Korea emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of +26.1% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Japan (-3.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (+4.2 p.p.), Singapore (+3.6 p.p.) and South Korea (+2.2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Japan (-8.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest semiconductor thyristor supplier in Asia-Pacific, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 25% share of total exports. It was followed by Singapore, with a 6.7% share.

In China, semiconductor thyristor exports increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+5.3% per year) and Singapore (+7.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per unit, declining by -23.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 28% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit), while South Korea ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+6.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Semiconductor Thyristor Imports

Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, supplies from abroad of semiconductor thyristors, diacs and triacs increased by 52% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports recorded strong growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, semiconductor thyristor imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a prominent increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

India (X units) and Hong Kong SAR (X units) prevails in imports structure, together comprising 70% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Singapore (X units), creating a 6.4% share of total imports. Japan (X units), Thailand (X units), Indonesia (X units), South Korea (X units), China (X units), Taiwan (Chinese) (X units) and Malaysia (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +24.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Among the main importing countries, India, with a CAGR of +22.2%, saw 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

The import price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per unit in 2022, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while Indonesia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+17.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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