Japan: Reticle Manufacturing Machine Market 2024

Reticle Manufacturing Machine Market Size in Japan

The Japanese reticle manufacturing machine market shrank sharply to $X in 2021, reducing by -56.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Reticle Manufacturing Machine Production in Japan

In value terms, reticle manufacturing machine production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 0.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Reticle Manufacturing Machine Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2021, the amount of machines for the manufacture of masks and reticles, semiconductor devices or electronic integrated circuits exported from Japan soared to X units, growing by 30% against the previous year. In general, exports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 680%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, reticle manufacturing machine exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +26.4% against 2018 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China (X units) was the main destination for reticle manufacturing machine exports from Japan, accounting for a 37% share of total exports. Moreover, reticle manufacturing machine exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Taiwan (Chinese) (X units), twofold. Hong Kong SAR (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China amounted to +47.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+35.1% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (+59.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for reticle manufacturing machine exported from Japan were China ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and South Korea ($X), with a combined 71% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of +13.2%, saw 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

The average reticle manufacturing machine export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, falling by -1.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a sharp slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 25% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($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 South Korea (-20.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Reticle Manufacturing Machine Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2021, overseas purchases of machines for the manufacture of masks and reticles, semiconductor devices or electronic integrated circuits increased by 13% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 2,166%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, reticle manufacturing machine imports contracted to $X in 2021. In general, imports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 123%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Singapore (X units), Malaysia (X units) and China (X units) were the main suppliers of reticle manufacturing machine imports to Japan, together accounting for 75% of total imports. These countries were followed by South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam and the United States, which together accounted for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Thailand (with a CAGR of +43.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Singapore ($X) constituted the largest supplier of machines for the manufacture of masks and reticles, semiconductor devices or electronic integrated circuits to Japan, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malaysia ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Singapore amounted to +38.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (+46.1% per year) and China (+18.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average reticle manufacturing machine import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, with a decrease of -16.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, enjoyed a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 627% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+12.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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