Eastern Asia: Photo-Copying Apparatus Market 2024

Photo-Copying Apparatus Market Size in Eastern Asia

In 2022, the East Asian photo-copying apparatus market increased by 129% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Photo-Copying Apparatus Production in Eastern Asia

In value terms, photo-copying apparatus production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 1.2%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Photo-Copying Apparatus Exports

Exports in Eastern Asia

After four years of growth, shipments abroad of photo-copying apparatus decreased by -15.8% to X units in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 52%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2021, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, photo-copying apparatus exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +65.9% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 23%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

China prevails in exports structure, amounting to X units, which was near 93% of total exports in 2022. South Korea (X units) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X units) took a little share of total exports.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the photo-copying apparatus exports, with a CAGR of +15.3% from 2012 to 2022. South Korea (-1.7%) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-10.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of China increased by +35 percentage points.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest photo-copying apparatus supplier in Eastern Asia, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a 14% share of total exports.

In China, photo-copying apparatus exports expanded at an average annual rate of +11.6% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Korea (-3.0% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-5.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per unit, growing by 28% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per unit), while China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+6.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Photo-Copying Apparatus Imports

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, approx. X units of photo-copying apparatus were imported in Eastern Asia; increasing by 76% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, recorded a mild descent. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, photo-copying apparatus imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Korea (X units) was the main importer of photo-copying apparatus, achieving 59% of total imports. Japan (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 20% share, followed by China (13%) and Hong Kong SAR (5.5%). Taiwan (Chinese) (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

South Korea was also the fastest-growing in terms of the photo-copying apparatus imports, with a CAGR of +21.2% from 2012 to 2022. Taiwan (Chinese) (-5.0%), Japan (-5.6%), China (-5.9%) and Hong Kong SAR (-18.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Korea (+51 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of China (-7.8 p.p.), Japan (-10.4 p.p.) and Hong Kong SAR (-31.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Korea ($X), Japan ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 90% share of total imports.

South Korea, with a CAGR of +1.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per unit, declining by -28.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 23%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per unit), while China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (-1.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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