Germany: Reticle Manufacturing Machine Market 2024

Reticle Manufacturing Machine Market Size in Germany

In 2021, the German reticle manufacturing machine market decreased by -9.1% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a deep contraction. Reticle manufacturing machine consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Reticle Manufacturing Machine Production in Germany

In value terms, reticle manufacturing machine production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted a measured expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 105%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Reticle Manufacturing Machine Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, approx. X units of machines for the manufacture of masks and reticles, semiconductor devices or electronic integrated circuits were exported from Germany; increasing by 35% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 431%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, reticle manufacturing machine exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% 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 +93.7% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 46%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

China (X units), the United States (X units) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X units) were the main destinations of reticle manufacturing machine exports from Germany, with a combined 51% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Hong Kong SAR, Malaysia, South Korea, the Philippines, France, Poland, Austria, Japan and the United Arab Emirates, which together accounted for a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Hong Kong SAR (with a CAGR of +57.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for reticle manufacturing machine exported from Germany were Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), China ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 54% share of total exports. The Netherlands, South Korea, Malaysia, Austria, Poland, Hong Kong SAR, the Philippines, France, Japan and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

Among the main countries of destination, Austria, with a CAGR of +34.7%, 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 average reticle manufacturing machine export price amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -10.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by 65% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2016 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Reticle Manufacturing Machine Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, approx. X units of machines for the manufacture of masks and reticles, semiconductor devices or electronic integrated circuits were imported into Germany; increasing by 122% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports posted strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 206%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, reticle manufacturing machine imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 194%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Japan (X units) constituted the largest reticle manufacturing machine supplier to Germany, with a 41% share of total imports. Moreover, reticle manufacturing machine imports from Japan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Vietnam (X units), with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Japan stood at +12.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+3.7% per year) and Vietnam (+193.7% per year).

In value terms, Japan ($X), the United States ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the largest reticle manufacturing machine suppliers to Germany, together accounting for 59% of total imports. Singapore, Italy, Vietnam, Austria, Malaysia, China and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +94.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average reticle manufacturing machine import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, reducing by -32% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 29%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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