Australia and Oceania: Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Market 2025

Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Market Size in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, the disc pick-up cartridge market in Australia and Oceania was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, disc pick-up cartridge production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 6.5%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, approx. X units of pick-up cartridges for discs or mechanically recorded sound films were exported in Australia and Oceania; increasing by 55% compared with 2020. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 1,396% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, disc pick-up cartridge exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 225%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Australia dominates exports structure, resulting at X units, which was approx. 96% of total exports in 2021. New Zealand (X units) took a little share of total exports.

Exports from Australia decreased at an average annual rate of -16.6% from 2012 to 2021. New Zealand (-4.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. New Zealand (+2.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Australia saw its share reduced by -2.2% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest disc pick-up cartridge supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 3.3% share of total exports.

In Australia, disc pick-up cartridge exports increased at an average annual rate of +22.9% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per unit in 2021, with an increase of 16% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 471% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per unit), while New Zealand amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+47.5%).

Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, overseas purchases of pick-up cartridges for discs or mechanically recorded sound films increased by 24% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, disc pick-up cartridge imports reached $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Australia (X units) was the main importer of pick-up cartridges for discs or mechanically recorded sound films, comprising 72% of total imports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X units), creating a 20% share of total imports. Papua New Guinea (X units) took a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into Australia decreased at an average annual rate of -10.2% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, New Zealand (+15.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, New Zealand emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +15.8% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Papua New Guinea (-16.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of New Zealand increased by +18 percentage points.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pick-up cartridges for discs or mechanically recorded sound films in Australia and Oceania, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 21% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Australia amounted to +1.5%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (+9.6% per year) and Papua New Guinea (-18.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per unit, falling by -17.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the import price increased by 286%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2021, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per unit), while Papua New Guinea ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+13.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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