Germany: Semiconductor Thyristor Market 2024

Semiconductor Thyristor Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German semiconductor thyristor market increased by 8.6% to $X, rising for the fifth consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Semiconductor Thyristor Production in Germany

In value terms, semiconductor thyristor production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 28% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Semiconductor Thyristor Exports

Exports from Germany

For the third consecutive year, Germany recorded growth in shipments abroad of semiconductor thyristors, diacs and triacs, which increased by 20% to X units in 2022. Overall, exports saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 65%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, semiconductor thyristor exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +42.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 23%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

China (X units), the United States (X units) and Hong Kong SAR (X units) were the main destinations of semiconductor thyristor exports from Germany, together comprising 39% of total exports. Finland, India, Hungary, Italy, the Czech Republic, Sweden, France, South Korea, Poland and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 42%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of +44.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for semiconductor thyristor exported from Germany were China ($X), Hungary ($X) and the United States ($X), together accounting for 34% of total exports. Italy, Hong Kong SAR, Finland, Brazil, South Korea, the Czech Republic, France, Poland, India and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

Among the main countries of destination, Finland, with a CAGR of +35.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 2022, the average semiconductor thyristor export price amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -8.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 15% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Finland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Semiconductor Thyristor Imports

Imports into Germany

For the third consecutive year, Germany recorded growth in purchases abroad of semiconductor thyristors, diacs and triacs, which increased by 24% to X units in 2022. In general, imports saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 48%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, semiconductor thyristor imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +56.7% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Slovakia (X units), Hungary (X units) and China (X units) were the main suppliers of semiconductor thyristor imports to Germany, with a combined 80% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +110.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest semiconductor thyristor suppliers to Germany were Hungary ($X), Slovakia ($X) and China ($X), together comprising 70% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +85.4%, recorded 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 average semiconductor thyristor import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 12%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the price for Slovakia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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