United Kingdom: Base Station Market 2025

Base Station Market Size in the UK

After five years of decline, the UK base station market increased by 29% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. Base station consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Base Station Production in the UK

In value terms, base station production contracted modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production faced a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Base Station Exports

Exports from the UK

After five years of growth, overseas shipments of base stations decreased by -41.1% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 33%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then fell significantly in the following year.

In value terms, base station exports reduced to $X in 2021. Overall, exports faced a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 11% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons), Ireland (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of base station exports from the UK, with a combined 67% share of total exports. Hong Kong SAR, Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, Spain, Poland, Mexico, France, the United States and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Mexico (with a CAGR of +76.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for base station exported from the UK were the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and the United States ($X), together accounting for 38% of total exports. Sweden, France, Hong Kong SAR, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, Denmark, Spain, Poland and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Mexico, with a CAGR of +39.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average base station export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 56% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a drastic downturn. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+23.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Base Station Imports

Imports into the UK

Base station imports into the UK declined markedly to X tons in 2021, which is down by -20.7% compared with 2020. Overall, imports recorded a precipitous decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, base station imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of base station imports to the UK, with a combined 55% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Japan, Vietnam, South Korea, Sweden and Hong Kong SAR, which together accounted for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +12.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest base station suppliers to the UK were the United States ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 53% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Hungary, Japan, Vietnam, South Korea, Hong Kong SAR and Sweden, which together accounted for a further 32%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +16.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average base station import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 63% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+21.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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