Europe: Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Market 2025

Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Market Size in Europe

In 2021, the Europe disc pick-up cartridge market increased by 151% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption recorded a remarkable increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Production in Europe

In value terms, disc pick-up cartridge production rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period 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 2017 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. The level of production peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Exports

Exports in Europe

Disc pick-up cartridge exports declined to X units in 2021, with a decrease of -8.6% compared with 2020 figures. Total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% 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 +40.3% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 54% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, disc pick-up cartridge exports reached $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.5% 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 +34.9% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands represented the largest exporting country with an export of about X units, which reached 41% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Denmark (X units), the UK (X units), Sweden (X units), Austria (X units) and Germany (X units), together committing a 43% share of total exports. Italy (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%), Austria (+13.0%) and Italy (+9.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Germany (-2.0%), Denmark (-2.3%) and the UK (-10.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of the Netherlands, Sweden and Austria increased by +40, +6.1 and +2.5 percentage points, 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 Europe were Denmark ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and the UK ($X), together comprising 66% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +61.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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 Europe amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat 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 Europe

In 2021, imports of pick-up cartridges for discs or mechanically recorded sound films in Europe surged to X units, with an increase of 56% compared with 2020. In general, imports posted prominent growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, disc pick-up cartridge imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate resilient growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the UK (X units), distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X units), the Netherlands (X units), Germany (X units) and France (X units) represented the largest importers of pick-up cartridges for discs or mechanically recorded sound films, together constituting 79% of total imports. Italy (X units), Belgium (X units) and Russia (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key 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 Europe were Germany ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and the UK ($X), together comprising 53% of total imports.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +57.9%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per unit in 2021, picking up by 2.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 115% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2021, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, 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 the Czech Republic (+1.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform