Europe: Diode Market 2025

Diode Market Size in Europe

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Europe diode market, when its value increased by 19% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Diode Production in Europe

In value terms, diode production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -8.0% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 33%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Diode Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2021, shipments abroad of diodes, other than photosensitive or light emitting diodes increased by 11% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% 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 2018 with an increase of 22%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, diode exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany was the major exporter of diodes, other than photosensitive or light emitting diodes in Europe, with the volume of exports reaching X units, which was near 37% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by the UK (X units), Italy (X units), Belgium (X units), the Netherlands (X units) and France (X units), together comprising a 46% share of total exports. Hungary (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Germany increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Belgium (+10.8%), Hungary (+8.2%), Italy (+7.6%), the Netherlands (+2.2%) and France (+2.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of +10.8% from 2012-2021. By contrast, the UK (-9.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Germany, Belgium and Italy increased by +11, +4.7 and +4 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest diode supplier in Europe, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Germany amounted to +8.7%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (+14.9% per year) and France (+0.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 14% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 33% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+12.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Diode Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2021, purchases abroad of diodes, other than photosensitive or light emitting diodes increased by 12% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -16.9% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 22%. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, diode imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last nine years. 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, Germany (X units) and Hungary (X units) were the main importers of diodes, other than photosensitive or light emitting diodes in Europe, together finishing at approx. 44% of total imports. The UK (X units) ranks next in terms of the total imports with an 8.9% share, followed by Italy (7.2%), France (5.8%), the Netherlands (4.8%) and Poland (4.7%). Romania (X units), Belgium (X units), the Czech Republic (X units), Austria (X units), Spain (X units) and Slovakia (X units) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +12.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported diodes, other than photosensitive or light emitting diodes in Europe, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hungary ($X), with an 8.5% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 6.9% share.

In Germany, diode imports increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (+8.7% per year) and France (+0.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per unit in 2021, increasing by 22% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.4%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the UK ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+15.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform