EU: Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Market 2025

Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Market Size in the EU

In 2021, the EU disc pick-up cartridge market increased by 173% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption recorded resilient growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Production in the EU

In value terms, disc pick-up cartridge production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 20%. The level of production peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2021, disc pick-up cartridge exports in the European Union surged to X units, picking up by 15% on 2020. Over the period under review, exports showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, disc pick-up cartridge exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.6% 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 +38.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 29%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X units) was the major exporter of pick-up cartridges for discs or mechanically recorded sound films, constituting 48% of total exports. Denmark (X units) ranks second in terms of the total exports with an 18% share, followed by Sweden (7.5%), Austria (6.2%), Germany (5.3%) and Italy (5.1%). Belgium (X units) held a relatively small share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the pick-up cartridges for discs or mechanically recorded sound films exports, with a CAGR of +69.2% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Sweden (+48.1%), Belgium (+29.7%), Austria (+13.0%) and Italy (+9.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Germany (-2.0%) and Denmark (-2.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (+47 p.p.), Sweden (+6.9 p.p.) and Belgium (+1.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Germany and Denmark saw its share reduced by -13.1% and -45.8% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest disc pick-up cartridge supplying countries in the European Union were Denmark ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 82% of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +61.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries 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 the European Union amounted to $X per unit, declining by -7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the export price increased by 51%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+19.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Imports

Imports in the EU

Disc pick-up cartridge imports soared to X units in 2021, picking up by 60% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed a strong expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, disc pick-up cartridge imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a prominent expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Czech Republic (X units), distantly followed by the Netherlands (X units), Germany (X units), France (X units), Italy (X units) and Belgium (X units) were the major importers of pick-up cartridges for discs or mechanically recorded sound films, together generating 85% of total imports. The following importers - Poland (X units) and Austria (X units) - each finished at a 3.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +55.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest disc pick-up cartridge importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 65% share of total imports.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +57.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries 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, increasing by 3.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by 57% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2018 to 2021, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+20.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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