Japan: Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Market 2025

Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Market Size in Japan

In 2021, the Japanese disc pick-up cartridge market decreased by -15.5% to $X, falling for the eighth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption showed a precipitous descent. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Production in Japan

In value terms, disc pick-up cartridge production declined sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 50%. Disc pick-up cartridge production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2021, shipments abroad of pick-up cartridges for discs or mechanically recorded sound films increased by 48% to X units, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X units), the United States (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main destinations of disc pick-up cartridge exports from Japan, with a combined 68% share of total exports. The UK, Russia and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +40.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for pick-up cartridges for discs or mechanically recorded sound films exports from Japan, comprising 26% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled +12.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+25.9% per year) and the UK (+14.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average disc pick-up cartridge export price amounted to $X per unit, falling by -1.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, disc pick-up cartridge export price decreased by -24.5% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 61%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 UK (+10.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Imports

Imports into Japan

Disc pick-up cartridge imports into Japan surged to X units in 2021, picking up by 25% against 2020 figures. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 59%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, disc pick-up cartridge imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern 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, China (X units) was the main supplier of disc pick-up cartridge to Japan, with a 91% share of total imports. Moreover, disc pick-up cartridge imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Denmark (X units), more than tenfold. The United States (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +12.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (-5.4% per year) and the United States (-27.6% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pick-up cartridges for discs or mechanically recorded sound films to Japan, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Denmark ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 2.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +11.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (-3.1% per year) and the United States (-11.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average disc pick-up cartridge import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, surging by 26% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, disc pick-up cartridge import price decreased by -8.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 107% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+35.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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