EU: Reticle Manufacturing Machine Market 2024

Reticle Manufacturing Machine Market Size in the EU

The EU reticle manufacturing machine market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, growing by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild decrease. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Reticle Manufacturing Machine Production in the EU

In value terms, reticle manufacturing machine production rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Reticle Manufacturing Machine Exports

Exports in the EU

Reticle manufacturing machine exports surged to X units in 2021, growing by 41% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 147% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, reticle manufacturing machine exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 34% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany represented the main exporter of machines for the manufacture of masks and reticles, semiconductor devices or electronic integrated circuits in the European Union, with the volume of exports reaching X units, which was approx. 51% of total exports in 2021. Italy (X units) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by the Netherlands (X units). All these countries together took approx. 31% share of total exports. Austria (X units), Sweden (X units), Poland (X units) and Slovakia (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Germany increased at an average annual rate of +25.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Slovakia (+134.2%), Sweden (+53.6%), Italy (+38.8%), the Netherlands (+16.1%) and Poland (+13.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Slovakia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +134.2% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Austria (-2.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Germany (+16 p.p.), Italy (+14 p.p.), Sweden (+3.1 p.p.) and Slovakia (+2.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Poland, the Netherlands and Austria saw its share reduced by -2.5%, -4.5% and -24.4% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest reticle manufacturing machine supplier in the European Union, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Germany amounted to +7.1%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Austria (+8.5% per year) and Sweden (+125.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2021, shrinking by -12.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by 49% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+47.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Reticle Manufacturing Machine Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2021, the amount of machines for the manufacture of masks and reticles, semiconductor devices or electronic integrated circuits imported in the European Union skyrocketed to X units, with an increase of 128% against 2020. In general, imports showed a resilient expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, reticle manufacturing machine imports surged to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Austria (X units) and Germany (X units) were the largest importers of machines for the manufacture of masks and reticles, semiconductor devices or electronic integrated circuits in the European Union, together recording approx. 56% of total imports. The Netherlands (X units) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 12% share, followed by Ireland (7.7%) and Hungary (4.6%). The following importers - France (X units) and Spain (X units) - together made up 7.2% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +53.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Austria ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for 69% of total imports. These countries were followed by Ireland, France, Hungary and Spain, which together accounted for a further 22%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Ireland, with a CAGR of +43.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2021, waning by -22.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by 37% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while Spain ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+8.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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