Malta: Integrated Circuit Market 2020

Integrated Circuit Market Size in Malta

The revenue of the integrated circuit market in Malta amounted to $X in 2018, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, integrated circuit consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the integrated circuit market attained its peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of the integrated circuit market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Integrated Circuit Production in Malta

In value terms, integrated circuit production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, integrated circuit production, however, continues to indicate a measured slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Malta integrated circuit production peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

Integrated Circuit Exports

Exports from Malta

In 2018, the amount of electronic integrated circuits and microassemblies exported from Malta totaled X units, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, integrated circuit exports, however, continue to indicate a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Malta exports peaked at X units in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, integrated circuit exports stood at $X in 2018. In general, integrated circuit exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, integrated circuit exports reached their maximum at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The exports of the four major exporters of electronic integrated circuits and microassemblies, namely Singapore, China, Hong Kong SAR, China and Taiwan, Chinese, represented more than two-thirds of total export. The following exporters - Japan (X units), Malaysia (X units), Thailand (X units), the Philippines (X units), South Korea (X units) and Germany (X units) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest integrated circuit markets from Malta were Taiwan, Chinese ($X), China, Hong Kong SAR ($X) and China ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, China recorded the highest growth rate of exports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The integrated circuit export price in Malta stood at $X per unit in 2018, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the integrated circuit export price continues to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when the export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the export prices for electronic integrated circuits and microassemblies reached their maximum at $X per unit in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per unit), while Singapore ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Integrated Circuit Imports

Imports into Malta

In 2018, the amount of electronic integrated circuits and microassemblies imported into Malta amounted to X units, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, integrated circuit imports, however, continue to indicate a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, integrated circuit imports attained their peak of X units. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of integrated circuit imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, integrated circuit imports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, integrated circuit imports, however, continue to indicate a drastic decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Malta imports peaked at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, China (X units) and China, Hong Kong SAR (X units) represented the main importers of electronic integrated circuits and microassembliesacross the globe, together amounting to approx. X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Singapore (X units), Taiwan, Chinese (X units) and South Korea (X units), together committing a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Malaysia (X units), the U.S. (X units), the Philippines (X units), Thailand (X units) and Japan (X units) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest integrated circuit importing markets into Malta were China ($X), China, Hong Kong SAR ($X) and Singapore ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, China, Hong Kong SAR recorded the highest growth rate of imports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the integrated circuit import price in Malta amounted to $X per unit, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the integrated circuit import price continues to indicate an abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when the import price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the import prices for electronic integrated circuits and microassemblies reached their peak figure at $X per unit in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per unit), while the Philippines ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform