Eastern Asia: Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Market 2025

Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Market Size in Eastern Asia

In 2021, the East Asian disc pick-up cartridge market increased by 7.4% to $X, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +30.8% against 2017 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Production in Eastern Asia

In value terms, disc pick-up cartridge production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 38% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Exports

Exports in Eastern Asia

Disc pick-up cartridge exports expanded significantly to X units in 2021, increasing by 7.6% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, showed a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 105% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, disc pick-up cartridge exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +61.9% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) represented the major exporter of pick-up cartridges for discs or mechanically recorded sound films, mixing up 57% of total exports. Japan (X units) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 32% share, followed by Hong Kong SAR (11%).

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +14.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Japan ($X) remains the largest disc pick-up cartridge supplier in Eastern Asia, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with an 8.2% share of total exports.

In Japan, disc pick-up cartridge exports expanded at an average annual rate of +12.1% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: China (+13.7% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (-7.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per unit in 2021, increasing by 25% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by 80% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+17.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Imports

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2021, overseas purchases of pick-up cartridges for discs or mechanically recorded sound films were finally on the rise to reach X units after two years of decline. In general, imports saw notable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 223% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, disc pick-up cartridge imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 138%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Hong Kong SAR prevails in imports structure, recording X units, which was approx. 89% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Japan (X units), creating an 8.1% share of total imports.

Hong Kong SAR was also the fastest-growing in terms of the pick-up cartridges for discs or mechanically recorded sound films imports, with a CAGR of +3.6% from 2012 to 2021. Japan (-2.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Hong Kong SAR (+8.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Japan (-4.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pick-up cartridges for discs or mechanically recorded sound films in Eastern Asia, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with a 25% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Hong Kong SAR totaled +9.1%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per unit in 2021, declining by -18.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, posted a tangible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by 48%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit, and then declined notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per unit), while Hong Kong SAR amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+6.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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