U.S.: Semiconductor Thyristor Market 2024

Semiconductor Thyristor Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. semiconductor thyristor market totaled $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +47.9% against 2020 indices. Semiconductor thyristor consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Semiconductor Thyristor Production in the U.S.

In value terms, semiconductor thyristor production dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 62%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Semiconductor Thyristor Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, overseas shipments of semiconductor thyristors, diacs and triacs increased by 94% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 191% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, semiconductor thyristor exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 137%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X units) was the main destination for semiconductor thyristor exports from the United States, accounting for a 61% share of total exports. Moreover, semiconductor thyristor exports to Mexico exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X units), sevenfold. China (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Mexico amounted to +22.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (+8.9% per year) and China (-12.8% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the key foreign market for semiconductor thyristors, diacs and triacs exports from the United States, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Mexico totaled +6.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (+3.6% per year) and China (-26.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average semiconductor thyristor export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, with a decrease of -27.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 5.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Costa Rica ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brazil (-4.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Semiconductor Thyristor Imports

Imports into the U.S.

Semiconductor thyristor imports into the United States skyrocketed to X units in 2022, picking up by 97% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, semiconductor thyristor imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a mild reduction. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Germany (X units) and Japan (X units) were the main suppliers of semiconductor thyristor imports to the United States, with a combined 68% share of total imports. The Philippines, Canada, the UK, South Korea, France, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, India, Hungary and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +74.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Germany ($X) and Japan ($X) were the largest semiconductor thyristor suppliers to the United States, with a combined 57% share of total imports. The UK, the Philippines, Canada, Slovakia, India, France, South Korea, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

Canada, with a CAGR of +50.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average semiconductor thyristor import price amounted to $X per unit, falling by -13.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 15%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per unit), while the price for Germany ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (-2.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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