Malta: Magnetic Media Market 2020

Magnetic Media Market Size in Malta

The revenue of the magnetic media market in Malta amounted to $X in 2018, falling by -X% 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). Overall, magnetic media consumption continues to indicate a precipitous setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the magnetic media market reached its maximum level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Magnetic Media Exports

Exports from Malta

In 2018, approx. X kg of magnetic media, not recorded, except cards with a magnetic stripe were exported from Malta; going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, magnetic media exports continue to indicate an extraordinary expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, magnetic media exports attained their peak figure in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, magnetic media exports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, magnetic media exports continue to indicate a skyrocketing expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, magnetic media exports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Singapore was the main exporter of magnetic media, not recorded, except cards with a magnetic stripe in the world, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2018. Malaysia (X tons) occupied the second position in the ranking, followed by Japan (X tons) and China (X tons). All these countries together occupied approx. X% share of total exports. The following exporters - the Netherlands (X tons), the UK (X tons), Poland (X tons), Spain (X tons), France (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), the U.S. (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Singapore was also the fastest-growing in terms of the magnetic media, not recorded, except cards with a magnetic stripe exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Poland (+X%), Malaysia (+X%), Spain (+X%) and the Czech Republic (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Mexico experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the UK (-X%), the Netherlands (-X%), France (-X%), the U.S. (-X%), Japan (-X%) and China (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Singapore (+X p.p.), Malaysia (+X p.p.) and Poland (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2007-2018, the share of the UK (-X p.p.), the Netherlands (-X p.p.), the U.S. (-X p.p.), France (-X p.p.), China (-X p.p.) and Japan (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Singapore ($X) remains the largest magnetic media supplier from Malta, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Malaysia ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Japan, with a X% share.

In Singapore, magnetic media exports shrank by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2018. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malaysia (+X% per year) and Japan (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the magnetic media export price in Malta amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the magnetic media export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% y-o-y. Malta export price peaked at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Magnetic Media Imports

Imports into Malta

In 2018, approx. X tons of magnetic media, not recorded, except cards with a magnetic stripe were imported into Malta; shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, magnetic media imports continue to indicate a sharp contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, magnetic media imports attained their peak figure at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, magnetic media imports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, magnetic media imports continue to indicate a deep decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, magnetic media imports reached their peak of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Thailand was the main importer of magnetic media, not recorded, except cards with a magnetic stripe in the world, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2018. China (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by the U.S. (X tons), Singapore (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Germany (X tons). All these countries together occupied approx. X% share of total imports. France (X tons), Italy (X tons), China, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Thailand was also the fastest-growing in terms of the magnetic media, not recorded, except cards with a magnetic stripe imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, the Czech Republic (+X%) and Malaysia (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Singapore (-X%), France (-X%), China (-X%), Italy (-X%), the U.S. (-X%), Germany (-X%), the UK (-X%), China, Hong Kong SAR (-X%) and the Netherlands (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Thailand (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while Singapore, France, Italy, China, Hong Kong SAR, China, the Netherlands, Germany, the U.S. and the UK saw its share reduced by -X%, -X%, -X%, -X%, -X%, -X%, -X%, -X% and -X% from 2007 to 2018, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Thailand ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported magnetic media, not recorded, except cards with a magnetic stripe into Malta, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by the U.S., with a X% share.

In Thailand, magnetic media imports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-X% per year) and the U.S. (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the magnetic media import price in Malta amounted to $X per ton, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, the magnetic media import price, however, continues to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the import prices for magnetic media, not recorded, except cards with a magnetic stripe attained their peak level of $X per ton, and then declined slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was China, Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform