Eastern Asia: Reticle Manufacturing Machine Market 2024

Reticle Manufacturing Machine Market Size in Eastern Asia

The East Asian reticle manufacturing machine market declined markedly to $X in 2021, shrinking by -20.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a deep slump. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Reticle Manufacturing Machine Production in Eastern Asia

In value terms, reticle manufacturing machine production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 7.6%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Reticle Manufacturing Machine Exports

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2021, shipments abroad of machines for the manufacture of masks and reticles, semiconductor devices or electronic integrated circuits decreased by -1.1% to X units, falling for the third consecutive year after seven years of growth. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 128% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, reticle manufacturing machine exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a prominent increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, South Korea (X units) and Japan (X units) represented the key exporters of machines for the manufacture of masks and reticles, semiconductor devices or electronic integrated circuits in Eastern Asia, together reaching approx. 79% of total exports. China (X units) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a 10% share, followed by Taiwan (Chinese) (9.2%).

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (with a CAGR of +55.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest reticle manufacturing machine supplying countries in Eastern Asia were Japan ($X), South Korea ($X) and China ($X), together accounting for 79% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, South Korea, with a CAGR of +18.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per unit, growing by 34% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+1.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Reticle Manufacturing Machine Imports

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of machines for the manufacture of masks and reticles, semiconductor devices or electronic integrated circuits, when their volume increased by 72% to X units. Over the period under review, imports saw a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 145%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, reticle manufacturing machine imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 68%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

South Korea (X units) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X units) dominates imports structure, together constituting 80% of total imports. Japan (X units) took an 8.7% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by China (8.5%). Hong Kong SAR (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Hong Kong SAR (with a CAGR of +19.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported machines for the manufacture of masks and reticles, semiconductor devices or electronic integrated circuits in Eastern Asia, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China amounted to +13.9%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (+4.2% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+8.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per unit, waning by -25.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 42% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+4.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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