Malta: Laser Market 2020

Laser Market Size in Malta

The revenue of the laser market in Malta amounted to $X in 2018, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, laser consumption continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the laser market attained its peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of the laser market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Laser Production in Malta

In value terms, laser production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, laser production, however, continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, laser production attained its peak level of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Laser Exports

Exports from Malta

In 2018, the exports of lasers, other than laser diodes from Malta stood at X units, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, laser exports continue to indicate skyrocketing growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, laser exports attained their maximum at X units in 2017, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, laser exports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, laser exports continue to indicate a skyrocketing increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Malta exports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2018, China, Hong Kong SAR (X units) and China (X units) represented the main exporters of lasers, other than laser diodesin the world, together reaching approx. X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Taiwan, Chinese (X units) and Japan (X units), together committing a X% share 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 Malta (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China, Hong Kong SAR ($X), China ($X) and Japan ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, together accounting for X% of total exports. Taiwan, Chinese and Malta lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X the main exporting countries, Malta experienced 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

In 2018, the laser export price in Malta amounted to $X per unit, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the laser export price, however, continues to indicate a precipitous curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the export prices for lasers, other than laser diodes reached their maximum at $X per unit in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per unit), while China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Laser Imports

Imports into Malta

Laser imports into Malta stood at X units in 2018, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, laser imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, laser imports attained their peak of X units. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of laser imports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, laser imports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, laser imports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, laser imports attained their peak of $X. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of laser imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The imports of the three major importers of lasers, other than laser diodes, namely China, China, Hong Kong SAR and Vietnam, represented more than half of total import. The U.S. (X units) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Luxembourg (X%). Argentina (X units) and Japan (X units) took a little share 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 Luxembourg (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported lasers, other than laser diodes into Malta, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the U.S. ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Japan, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China amounted to +X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the U.S. (+X% per year) and Japan (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the laser import price in Malta amounted to $X per unit, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the laser import price continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the import prices for lasers, other than laser diodes attained their peak figure at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per unit), while Argentina ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform