China: Microscope Market 2025

Microscope Market Size in China

The Chinese microscope market contracted significantly to $X in 2021, shrinking by -43.1% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a deep downturn. Microscope consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Microscope Production in China

In value terms, microscope production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 23%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Microscope Exports

Exports from China

In 2021, approx. X units of microscopes and diffraction apparatus were exported from China; surging by 94% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports saw prominent growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, microscope exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 94%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X units) was the main destination for microscope exports from China, accounting for a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, microscope exports to Singapore exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X units), sixfold. Poland (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Singapore amounted to +122.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+2.8% per year) and Poland (+100.1% per year).

In value terms, Japan ($X) remains the key foreign market for microscopes and diffraction apparatus exports from China, comprising 39% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Singapore ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Japan totaled +62.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (+94.3% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-1.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average microscope export price amounted to $X per unit, declining by -5.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 101% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (+31.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Microscope Imports

Imports into China

In 2021, approx. X units of microscopes and diffraction apparatus were imported into China; flattening at 2020. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 65%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, microscope imports reduced to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 37% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Japan (X units) constituted the largest microscope supplier to China, accounting for a 38% share of total imports. Moreover, microscope imports from Japan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X units), threefold. The UK (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Japan stood at +4.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+7.1% per year) and the UK (+10.7% per year).

In value terms, Japan ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Israel ($X) were the largest microscope suppliers to China, together comprising 68% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, the UK, Germany, the United States, South Korea and Taiwan (Chinese), which together accounted for a further 30%.

Among the main suppliers, Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of +52.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 average microscope import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, which is down by -4.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 55% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per unit), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+33.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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