Eastern Asia: Base Station Market 2025

Base Station Market Size in Eastern Asia

In 2021, the East Asian base station market decreased by -8.5% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Base Station Production in Eastern Asia

In value terms, base station production rose rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Base Station Exports

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2021, shipments abroad of base stations increased by 39% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, base station exports rose rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 13%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. 90% of total exports in 2021. The following exporters - Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) - together made up 8.4% of total exports.

China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of base stations. Taiwan (Chinese) (-8.2%), Hong Kong SAR (-16.0%) and South Korea (-21.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (+22 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Taiwan (Chinese), Hong Kong SAR and South Korea saw its share reduced by -2.1%, -8.5% and -9.2% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest base station supplier in Eastern Asia, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 5.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 3.6% share.

In China, base station exports plunged by an average annual rate of -6.0% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (-16.1% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+4.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -19.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the export price increased by 19%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+13.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Base Station Imports

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2021, purchases abroad of base stations increased by 17% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after seven years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, base station imports shrank to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 64%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Japan prevails in imports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. 89% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Hong Kong SAR (X tons), constituting an 8.3% share of total imports.

Japan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the base stations imports, with a CAGR of -1.4% from 2012 to 2021. Hong Kong SAR (-17.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Japan increased by +33 percentage points.

In value terms, Japan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported base stations in Eastern Asia, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 9.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Japan was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -15.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then declined notably in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while Japan stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+2.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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