South-Eastern Asia: Lighter Market 2020

Lighter Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

The revenue of the lighter market in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X in 2017, coming down by -X% against the previous year. The lighter consumption continues to indicate a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012, when it surged by X% against the previous year. In that year, the lighter market reached their peak level of $X. From 2013 to 2017, growth of the lighter market failed to regain its momentum.

Lighter Production in South-Eastern Asia

In 2017, lighter production in South-Eastern Asia stood at X units, going up by X% against the previous year. The lighter production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, when it surged by X% against the previous year. The volume of lighter production peaked in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Lighter Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2017, approx. X units of lighters were exported in South-Eastern Asia; coming up by X% against the previous year. The total exports indicated a significant increase from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the lighter exports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, when exports increased by X% y-o-y. The volume of exports peaked of X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, lighter exports stood at $X in 2017. The total exports indicated a mild expansion from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the lighter exports decreased by -X% against 2013 indices. The level of exports peaked of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Lighter Exports by Country in South-Eastern Asia

In 2017, Vietnam (X units), the Philippines (X units) and Thailand (X units) represented the largest exporters of lighters in South-Eastern Asia, mixed up X% of total export. Malaysia (X units) held the minor share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by the Philippines (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lighter markets worldwide were Vietnam ($X), the Philippines ($X) and Thailand ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries , Vietnam (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of exports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lighter Export Prices by Country in South-Eastern Asia

The lighter export price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per thousand units in 2017, lowering by -X% against the previous year. The lighter export price continues to indicate a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices for lighters attained its maximum level of $X per thousand units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Malaysia ($X per thousand units), while the Philippines ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Thailand (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Lighter Imports in South-Eastern Asia

The imports totaled X units in 2017, falling by -X% against the previous year. The total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the lighter imports decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011, when imports increased by X% year-to-year. The volume of imports peaked of X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, lighter imports stood at $X in 2017. The total imports indicated a notable growth from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the lighter imports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The level of imports peaked of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Lighter Imports by Country in South-Eastern Asia

In 2017, Indonesia (X units) represented the main importer for lighters, committing X% of total imports. Malaysia (X units) took a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Myanmar (X%) and Thailand (X%). Singapore (X units), Cambodia (X units) and Lao People's Democratic Republic (X units) took the mild share of total imports.

Indonesia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern of lighters imports. At the same time, Cambodia (+X%), Myanmar (+X%), Malaysia (+X%) and Thailand (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Cambodia emerged as the fastest growing importer in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. By contrast, Lao People's Democratic Republic (-X%) and Singapore (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Singapore (X%) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2007-2017, the share of Thailand (-X%), Cambodia (-X%), Indonesia (-X%), Myanmar (-X%) and Malaysia (-X%) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported lighters in South-Eastern Asia, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Malaysia ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Thailand, with a X% share.

In Indonesia, lighter imports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Malaysia (+X% per year) and Thailand (+X% per year).

Lighter Import Prices by Country in South-Eastern Asia

In 2017, the lighter import price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per thousand units, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012, when it surged by X% against the previous year. In that year, the import prices for lighters attained their peak level of $X per thousand units. From 2013 to 2017, growth of the import prices for lighters failed to regain its momentum.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X per thousand units), while Cambodia ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Lao People's Democratic Republic (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform