South-Eastern Asia: Magnetic Media Market 2025

Magnetic Media Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

The Southeast Asian magnetic media market was estimated at $X in 2021, increasing by 9.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a resilient increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Magnetic Media Production in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, magnetic media production rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 70%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Magnetic Media Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, overseas shipments of magnetic media, not recorded, except cards with a magnetic stripe increased by 0.8% to X units, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 27% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, magnetic media exports rose slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 12%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Singapore was the major exporter of magnetic media, not recorded, except cards with a magnetic stripe in South-Eastern Asia, with the volume of exports recording X units, which was near 72% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Malaysia (X units), achieving a 26% share 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 +2.1% from 2012 to 2021. Malaysia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Singapore (+11 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Singapore ($X) remains the largest magnetic media supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Malaysia ($X), with a 30% share of total exports.

In Singapore, magnetic media exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 3.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 18% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per unit), while Singapore totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+1.6%).

Magnetic Media Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

Magnetic media imports declined to X units in 2021, almost unchanged from the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 55% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, magnetic media imports reached $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +74.6% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Thailand represented the major importer of magnetic media, not recorded, except cards with a magnetic stripe in South-Eastern Asia, with the volume of imports resulting at X units, which was near 77% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Singapore (X units), constituting an 18% share of total imports. Malaysia (X units) held a minor share of total imports.

Thailand experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of magnetic media, not recorded, except cards with a magnetic stripe. Singapore (-7.9%) and Malaysia (-14.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Thailand increased by +19 percentage points.

In value terms, Thailand ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported magnetic media, not recorded, except cards with a magnetic stripe in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Singapore ($X), with a 14% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Thailand stood at +3.1%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Singapore (-5.4% per year) and Malaysia (-13.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per unit in 2021, surging by 2.9% against the previous year. Import price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, magnetic media import price decreased by -15.1% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 40%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2021, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per unit), while Malaysia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+3.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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