Amplifier Market

The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the global amplifier market, projecting an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. With forecasted CAGR growth rates for both volume and value, key insights are provided on market performance and fluctuations based on consumption, production, imports, and exports data. The top consuming, producing, importing, and exporting countries are highlighted, along with trends in amplifier types and average prices. Detailed information on the market landscape, growth patterns, and prominent players is included in the analysis.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for amplifiers worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +2.2% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 113M units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +5.0% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $9.5B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Amplifiers

In 2022, the amount of amplifiers consumed worldwide reduced to 95M units, declining by -6.2% against the previous year. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Global consumption peaked at 102M units in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

The global amplifier market value dropped modestly to $6.4B in 2022, which is down by -2.4% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $6.6B, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were the United States (14M units), India (13M units) and China (11M units), together accounting for 40% of global consumption. Denmark, Indonesia, Singapore, Poland, Mexico, Hong Kong SAR, Germany, the Philippines, Spain and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +32.3%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest amplifier markets worldwide were the United States ($1B), India ($534M) and China ($376M), with a combined 30% share of the global market. Germany, Mexico, Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, Indonesia, Poland, Spain, the Philippines, Brazil and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +26.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to market size among the main consuming countries over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of amplifier per capita consumption in 2022 were Denmark (892 units per 1000 persons), Singapore (656 units per 1000 persons) and Hong Kong SAR (277 units per 1000 persons).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +32.3%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Amplifiers

After six years of growth, production of amplifiers decreased by -2.6% to 98M units in 2022. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +50.3% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 14%. Global production peaked at 100M units in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

In value terms, amplifier production dropped to $5.3B in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $6.2B, and then contracted in the following year.

Production By Country

The country with the largest volume of amplifier production was China (57M units), accounting for 58% of total volume. Moreover, amplifier production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (7.9M units), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Denmark (6.1M units), with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in China was relatively modest. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: India (+10.0% per year) and Denmark (+2.2% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Amplifiers

In 2022, global imports of amplifiers dropped to 81M units, shrinking by -5.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, total imports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +12.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 86M units, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, amplifier imports rose rapidly to $5.1B in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 18%. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports By Country

In 2022, the United States (16M units), distantly followed by India (5.5M units), Poland (5.3M units), Indonesia (4.2M units) and Germany (3.8M units) represented the major importers of amplifiers, together generating 44% of total imports. Singapore (3.5M units), the UK (2.8M units), China (2.5M units), Malaysia (2.2M units), Vietnam (2M units), the Philippines (2M units), the Netherlands (1.9M units) and Mexico (1.9M units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to amplifier imports into the United States stood at +3.1%. At the same time, Poland (+34.4%), the Philippines (+25.7%), Vietnam (+23.6%), India (+22.4%), Singapore (+16.2%), Germany (+12.8%), Indonesia (+12.5%), Malaysia (+12.5%), the Netherlands (+11.0%) and China (+2.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +34.4% from 2012-2022. The UK experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Mexico (-4.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Poland, India, Singapore, Indonesia, Germany, the Philippines, Vietnam and Malaysia increased by +6.1, +5.6, +3, +3, +2.8, +2.1, +2.1 and +1.6 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($1.2B) constitutes the largest market for imported amplifiers worldwide, comprising 23% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($454M), with an 8.9% share of global imports. It was followed by China, with a 6.5% share.

In the United States, amplifier imports increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (+4.1% per year) and China (+10.7% per year).

Imports By Type

Amplifiers; audio-frequency electric represented the major type of amplifiers in the world, with the volume of imports finishing at 57M units, which was approx. 76% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by electric sound amplifier sets (18M units), making up a 24% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to amplifiers; audio-frequency electric imports of stood at +2.9%. At the same time, electric sound amplifier sets (+3.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, electric sound amplifier sets emerged as the fastest-growing type imported in the world, with a CAGR of +3.0% from 2012-2022. The shares of the largest types remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, amplifiers; audio-frequency electric ($4B) constitutes the largest type of amplifiers imported worldwide, comprising 77% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by electric sound amplifier sets ($1.2B), with a 23% share of global imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of the value of amplifiers; audio-frequency electric imports amounted to +3.3%.

Import Prices By Type

In 2022, the average amplifier import price amounted to $64 per unit, growing by 16% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $68 per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major imported products. In 2022, the product with the highest price was amplifiers; audio-frequency electric ($69 per unit), while the price for electric sound amplifier sets totaled $65 per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by amplifiers; audio-frequency electric (+0.4%).

Import Prices By Country

The average amplifier import price stood at $64 per unit in 2022, with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Global import price peaked at $68 per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($132 per unit), while the Philippines ($9.1 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+8.1%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Amplifiers

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of amplifiers, when their volume decreased by -1.5% to 83M units. Overall, total exports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +60.1% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports attained the maximum at 84M units in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

In value terms, amplifier exports rose sharply to $5.1B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 20%. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports By Country

China dominates exports structure, recording 49M units, which was approx. 59% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Mexico (5.2M units), committing a 6.3% share of total exports. Singapore (3.2M units), Hungary (2.8M units), the UK (2.1M units), Germany (2.1M units), the United States (2M units), the Netherlands (1.9M units), Hong Kong SAR (1.9M units), Poland (1.7M units), Vietnam (1.4M units) and Denmark (1.4M units) took a minor share of total exports.

China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of amplifiers. At the same time, Hungary (+36.0%), Poland (+35.2%), Denmark (+26.2%), the Netherlands (+19.8%), Singapore (+12.6%), Vietnam (+10.4%), the UK (+9.7%), Germany (+9.1%) and Mexico (+4.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Hungary emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +36.0% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the United States (-2.6%) and Hong Kong SAR (-7.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Hungary (+3.2 p.p.), Singapore (+2.4 p.p.), Poland (+1.9 p.p.) and the Netherlands (+1.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while Hong Kong SAR and China saw its share reduced by -4.1% and -8% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($1.7B) remains the largest amplifier supplier worldwide, comprising 32% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($473M), with a 9.2% share of global exports. It was followed by the United States, with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in China was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mexico (+8.0% per year) and the United States (-1.1% per year).

Exports By Type

In 2022, amplifiers; audio-frequency electric (67M units) was the main type of amplifiers, comprising 83% of total exports. It was distantly followed by electric sound amplifier sets (14M units), achieving a 17% share of total exports.

Exports of amplifiers; audio-frequency electric increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, electric sound amplifier sets (+5.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, electric sound amplifier sets emerged as the fastest-growing type exported in the world, with a CAGR of +5.8% from 2012-2022. Electric sound amplifier sets (+5.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while amplifiers; audio-frequency electric saw its share reduced by -5.3% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, amplifiers; audio-frequency electric ($3.9B) remains the largest type of amplifiers supplied worldwide, comprising 77% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by electric sound amplifier sets ($1.2B), with a 23% share of global exports.

For amplifiers; audio-frequency electric, exports increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices By Type

In 2022, the average amplifier export price amounted to $62 per unit, surging by 7.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 16% against the previous year. The global export price peaked at $85 per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was electric sound amplifier sets ($88 per unit), while the average price for exports of amplifiers; audio-frequency electric totaled $58 per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by amplifiers; audio-frequency electric (-0.1%).

Export Prices By Country

The average amplifier export price stood at $62 per unit in 2022, picking up by 7.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $85 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 amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($220 per unit), while Singapore ($15 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+4.3%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform