Eastern Asia: Lighter Market 2020

Lighter Market Size in Eastern Asia

The revenue of the lighter market in Eastern Asia amounted to $X in 2017, coming up by X% against the previous year. The total market indicated a strong growth from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of lighter consumption peaked of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Lighter Production in Eastern Asia

In 2017, production of lighters in Eastern Asia stood at X units, lowering by -X% against the previous year. The lighter production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, when the output figure increased by X% y-o-y. The volume of lighter production peaked of X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Lighter Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2017, approx. X units of lighters were exported in Eastern Asia; declining by -X% against the previous year. The lighter exports continue to indicate a measured descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016, with an increase of X% y-o-y. The volume of exports peaked of X units in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, lighter exports stood at $X in 2017. The total export value increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of exports peaked of $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Lighter Exports by Country in Eastern Asia

China (X units) represented roughly X% of total exports of lighters in 2017.

China was also the fastest growing in terms of the lighters exports, with a CAGR of -X% from 2007 to 2017. China (X%) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) also remains the largest lighter supplier in Eastern Asia.

In China, lighter exports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017.

Lighter Export Prices by Country in Eastern Asia

The lighter export price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per thousand units in 2017, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2017, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008, an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of export price peaked of $X per thousand units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by export prices for China.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by China (+X% per year).

Lighter Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2017, the amount of lighters imported in Eastern Asia stood at X units, picking up by X% against the previous year. The lighter imports continue to indicate a moderate decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the lighter imports reached its maximum volume of X units in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, lighter imports stood at $X in 2017. The lighter imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. In that year, the lighter imports reached their peak level of $X. From 2013 to 2017, growth of the lighter imports stood at a somewhat lower level.

Lighter Imports by Country in Eastern Asia

Japan (X units) and China, Hong Kong SAR (X units) represented roughly X% of total imports of lighters in 2017. It was distantly followed by China (X units) and South Korea (X units), together comprising X% share of total imports. Taiwan, Chinese (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by South Korea (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lighter markets worldwide were Japan ($X), China ($X) and China, Hong Kong SAR ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

China (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lighter Import Prices by Country in Eastern Asia

The lighter import price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per thousand units in 2017, falling by -X% against the previous year. The import price indicated a temperate increase from 2007 to 2017: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the lighter import price decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import prices for lighters reached its peak figure level of $X per thousand units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was China ($X per thousand units), while China, Hong Kong SAR ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by China, Hong Kong SAR (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform