Variable Capacitor Market

The article discusses the decreasing demand for variable capacitors worldwide, with a projected decline in consumption by 2030. The market is forecasted to contract in both volume and value terms, with notable consumption and production levels in countries like Singapore, China, and India. Import and export trends are also examined, highlighting the fluctuations in pricing and growth rates over the years.

Market Forecast

Depressed by shrinking demand for variable capacitor worldwide, the market is expected to continue its downward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. The performance of the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of -0.4% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to depress the market volume to 7.5B units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of +4.0% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $2B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Variable Capacitors

Global variable capacitor consumption fell to 7.7B units in 2022, shrinking by -13.9% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, consumption saw a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, global consumption reached the maximum volume at 14B units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The global variable capacitor market revenue reduced to $1.5B in 2022, with a decrease of -8.9% 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). In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $1.7B. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the global market remained at a lower figure.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were Singapore (2.1B units), China (1.1B units) and India (1B units), together accounting for 55% of global consumption. Egypt, Malaysia, Mexico and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of +39.1%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest variable capacitor markets worldwide were India ($644M), Singapore ($430M) and China ($87M), with a combined 78% share of the global market. Malaysia, Mexico, Egypt and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 8.2%.

Among the main consuming countries, Egypt, with a CAGR of +50.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to market size over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the highest levels of variable capacitor per capita consumption was registered in Singapore (366 units per person), followed by Hong Kong SAR (39 units per person), Malaysia (18 units per person) and Egypt (7.3 units per person), while the world average per capita consumption of variable capacitor was estimated at 1 units per person.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the variable capacitor per capita consumption in Singapore was relatively modest. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of per capita consumption growth: Hong Kong SAR (-12.9% per year) and Malaysia (-23.1% per year).

Production

World Production of Variable Capacitors

After three years of growth, production of variable capacitors decreased by -15.7% to 4.7B units in 2022. In general, production recorded a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 4.2%. Global production peaked at 5.6B units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, variable capacitor production reached $1.4B in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $1.5B. From 2019 to 2022, global production growth remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Singapore (2.1B units), China (1.1B units) and India (981M units), with a combined 89% share of global production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +0.9%), while production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports

World Imports of Variable Capacitors

In 2022, approx. 3.7B units of variable capacitors were imported worldwide; shrinking by -14.9% against 2021 figures. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs at 11B units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, variable capacitor imports shrank to $482M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. Global imports peaked at $482M in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports By Country

The countries with the highest levels of variable capacitor imports in 2022 were Egypt (780M units), Malaysia (668M units) and Mexico (541M units), together accounting for 53% of total import. Hong Kong SAR (308M units) ranks next in terms of the total imports with an 8.2% share, followed by Indonesia (6.9%). Singapore (139M units), the United States (123M units), China (97M units) and Thailand (58M units) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of +39.1%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest variable capacitor importing markets worldwide were the United States ($76M), Malaysia ($71M) and China ($60M), with a combined 43% share of global imports. Mexico, Singapore, Egypt, Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Egypt, with a CAGR of +50.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average variable capacitor import price amounted to $0.1 per unit, jumping by 17% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($0.6 per unit), while Egypt (less than $0.1 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+26.5%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Variable Capacitors

In 2022, the amount of variable capacitors exported worldwide shrank significantly to 765M units, declining by -28% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 205%. Over the period under review, the global exports attained the peak figure at 2.9B units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, variable capacitor exports reduced to $419M in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% 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 +53.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 42% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $452M, and then declined in the following year.

Exports By Country

The shipments of the nine major exporters of variable capacitors, namely China, Singapore, Malaysia, the United States, Spain, South Korea, Switzerland, Indonesia and Japan, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Indonesia (with a CAGR of +37.2%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($141M), Switzerland ($102M) and Japan ($41M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 68% share of global exports. Singapore, China, South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

Indonesia, with a CAGR of +51.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average variable capacitor export price amounted to $0.5 per unit, picking up by 29% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 172% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Switzerland ($1.9 per unit), while Spain (less than $0.1 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+10.6%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform