Malaysia: Microscope Market 2025

Microscope Market Size in Malaysia

The Malaysian microscope market reduced notably to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -41.7% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption recorded a perceptible decline. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Microscope Exports

Exports from Malaysia

Microscope exports from Malaysia surged to X units in 2021, with an increase of 3,662% on the year before. In general, exports posted significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, microscope exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X units) was the main destination for microscope exports from Malaysia, accounting for a 12% share of total exports. Moreover, microscope exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Costa Rica (X units), threefold. Singapore (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to France stood at +67.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Costa Rica (+224.0% per year) and Singapore (+30.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for microscopes and diffraction apparatus exports from Malaysia, comprising 23% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 9.7% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China amounted to +35.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+29.1% per year) and France (+65.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average microscope export price amounted to $X per unit, dropping by -53% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 278% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Sri Lanka ($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 (+12.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Microscope Imports

Imports into Malaysia

In 2021, approx. X units of microscopes and diffraction apparatus were imported into Malaysia; picking up by 6.9% on the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +64.6% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 54%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, microscope imports declined to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Japan (X units), the Czech Republic (X units) and Hong Kong SAR (X units) were the main suppliers of microscope imports to Malaysia, with a combined 39% share of total imports. China, South Korea, the UK, Vietnam, Singapore and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +37.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of microscopes and diffraction apparatus to Malaysia, comprising 31% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Japan totaled -3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (-8.5% per year) and the UK (+50.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average microscope import price amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -14.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 25% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+12.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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