China: Semiconductor Thyristor Market 2025

Semiconductor Thyristor Market Size in China

In 2022, the Chinese semiconductor thyristor market decreased by -2.5% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, the total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -13.5% against 2019 indices. Semiconductor thyristor consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Semiconductor Thyristor Production in China

In value terms, semiconductor thyristor production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 48%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Semiconductor Thyristor Exports

Exports from China

For the third consecutive year, China recorded growth in shipments abroad of semiconductor thyristors, diacs and triacs, which increased by 9.5% to X units in 2022. In general, exports posted a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, semiconductor thyristor exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 79% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Finland (X units), Germany (X units) and Japan (X units) were the main destinations of semiconductor thyristor exports from China, with a combined 2.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +18.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Singapore ($X) remains the key foreign market for semiconductor thyristors, diacs and triacs exports from China, comprising 15% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with a 5.9% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Singapore totaled -4.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (+6.3% per year) and the United States (+2.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average semiconductor thyristor export price amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -34.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 29%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Iraq ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Singapore (+45.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Semiconductor Thyristor Imports

Imports into China

In 2022, overseas purchases of semiconductor thyristors, diacs and triacs increased by 29% to X units for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 33%. Imports peaked at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, semiconductor thyristor imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a strong expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Slovakia (X units) constituted the largest supplier of semiconductor thyristor to China, with a 29% share of total imports. Moreover, semiconductor thyristor imports from Slovakia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X units), threefold. Portugal (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Slovakia totaled +43.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (-3.2% per year) and Portugal (+38.7% per year).

In value terms, Japan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of semiconductor thyristors, diacs and triacs to China, comprising 11% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Philippines ($X), with a 3.8% share of total imports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Japan totaled +1.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Philippines (-3.5% per year) and South Korea (+13.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average semiconductor thyristor import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by 88% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 184% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+46.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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