Malta: Printed Circuit Market 2020

Printed Circuit Market Size in Malta

The revenue of the printed circuit market in Malta amounted to $X in 2018, waning 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). In general, printed circuit consumption continues to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the printed circuit market attained its peak figure level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Printed Circuit Exports

Exports from Malta

In 2018, the amount of printed circuits exported from Malta totaled X units, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, printed circuit exports continue to indicate an abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, printed circuit exports reached their peak figure at X units in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, printed circuit exports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, printed circuit exports continue to indicate a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, printed circuit exports attained their peak of $X. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of printed circuit exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2018, China (X units) and China, Hong Kong SAR (X units) represented the largest exporters of printed circuitsaround the world, together recording approx. X% of total exports. Thailand (X units) took a X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Taiwan, Chinese (X%). The following exporters - Germany (X units), South Korea (X units) and Malaysia (X units) - each resulted at 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 Germany, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest printed circuit markets from Malta were China ($X), China, Hong Kong SAR ($X) and South Korea ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

South Korea recorded the highest growth rate of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The printed circuit export price in Malta stood at $X per unit in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the printed circuit export price continues to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the export prices for printed circuits attained their maximum at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Printed Circuit Imports

Imports into Malta

In 2018, approx. X units of printed circuits were imported into Malta; going up by X% against the previous year. Overall, printed circuit imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Malta imports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, printed circuit imports stood at $X in 2018. In general, printed circuit imports continue to indicate a measured expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, printed circuit imports attained their maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2018, China, Hong Kong SAR (X units) was the key importer of printed circuits, mixing up X% of total imports. China (X units) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Germany (X units), Mexico (X units) and Hungary (X units). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. The U.S. (X units), Vietnam (X units), Thailand (X units), South Korea (X units), Italy (X units), Japan (X units) and Romania (X units) occupied a little share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to printed circuit imports into China, Hong Kong SAR stood at +X%. At the same time, Vietnam (+X%), Romania (+X%), Mexico (+X%), Italy (+X%), Germany (+X%) and Thailand (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. South Korea and China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Japan (-X%), Hungary (-X%) and the U.S. (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2018, the share of China, Hong Kong SAR, Mexico, Germany, Vietnam and Romania increased by +X%, +X%, +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest printed circuit importing markets into Malta were China ($X), China, Hong Kong SAR ($X) and Vietnam ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Vietnam experienced 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

The printed circuit import price in Malta stood at $X per unit in 2018, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the printed circuit import price continues to indicate a drastic curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the import prices for printed circuits attained their peak level of $X per unit. From 2013 to 2018, the growth in terms of the import prices for printed circuits failed to regain its momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per unit), while Italy ($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, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform