South-Eastern Asia: Electronic Metal Tester Market 2025

Electronic Metal Tester Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, the Southeast Asian electronic metal tester market decreased by -19% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, consumption faced a deep downturn. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Electronic Metal Tester Production in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, electronic metal tester production dropped modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 22%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Electronic Metal Tester Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, approx. X units of electronic machines and appliances for testing metals were exported in South-Eastern Asia; picking up by 124% on 2020. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, electronic metal tester exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Singapore was the major exporting country with an export of around X units, which finished at 57% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Malaysia (X units) and Thailand (X units), together creating a 37% share of total exports. Indonesia (X units) and Vietnam (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Malaysia (with a CAGR of +28.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X) remains the largest electronic metal tester supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Singapore ($X), with a 29% share of total exports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 1.7% share.

In Malaysia, electronic metal tester exports increased at an average annual rate of +48.0% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Singapore (+9.0% per year) and Thailand (-2.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per unit in 2021, picking up by 21% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by 206%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per unit), while Indonesia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+15.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Electronic Metal Tester Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, imports of electronic machines and appliances for testing metals in South-Eastern Asia soared to X units, picking up by 16% on 2020. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 87%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, electronic metal tester imports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Indonesia (X units) represented the largest importer of electronic machines and appliances for testing metals, committing 46% of total imports. The Philippines (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 17% share, followed by Singapore (11%), Vietnam (9.5%), Malaysia (8.9%) and Thailand (5.5%). Cambodia (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to electronic metal tester imports into Indonesia stood at -6.4%. At the same time, Cambodia (+38.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Cambodia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +38.9% from 2012-2021. Vietnam experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Singapore (-9.3%), Malaysia (-9.8%), the Philippines (-11.9%) and Thailand (-12.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Indonesia (+6.9 p.p.), Vietnam (+5.2 p.p.) and Cambodia (+1.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Malaysia (-1.6 p.p.), Thailand (-2.9 p.p.) and the Philippines (-8.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Singapore ($X), Thailand ($X) and Vietnam ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for 66% of total imports. These countries were followed by Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia and Cambodia, which together accounted for a further 33%.

Among the main importing countries, Cambodia, with a CAGR of +62.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per unit in 2021, falling by -3.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the import price increased by 81%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per unit), while Indonesia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cambodia (+17.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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