Based on in-factory toursGreater China is fast-becoming the world's leading manufacturer of handheld two-way radios.
Makers are leveraging their production and R&D capabilities to supply buyers with feature-packed and quality products for the commercial and professional markets.With the help of this report, you too can profit from this booming market:
• Begin sourcing from suppliers who meet your requirements
• Look for the latest models that carry the most up-to-date product approvals and certifications
• Identify the products that match your price entry pointWith profiles of 14 suppliers, 37 products and a comprehensive industry overview, this report will answer all of these questions...and MORE.What you'll getDeep profiles of 14 major suppliers that offer a detailed look into their manufacturing capabilities, quality controls, supply-chain, product roadmap and more.
Based on factory visits and personal interviews with senior managers, this information is not available anywhere else.A Product Gallery featuring 37 of the most popular two-way radio export models with top-line specifications, full-color pictures and ordering information.The results of Global Sources' latest supplier survey, forecasting price, product, production and R&D trends for the next 12 months.This report covers commercial and professional analog two-way radios.A comprehensive list of verified phone numbers, e-mail addresses and website URLs of all profiled suppliers.Executive summaryGreater China is currently one of the world's largest manufacturing centers for handheld two-way radios.
The region, which comprises mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong, is leveraging its huge production capacity and lower costs to secure a bigger share of the international market.
Mainland China has, in fact, surpassed the two traditional production hubs for two-way radios — Japan and the United States — and makers are keen to further boost their competitiveness by focusing on improving their products' quality.Renewed focus on product quality and value added will drive product development initiatives across Greater China this year and next.
Makers have moderate output and export volume expansion plans for the coming months, as they concentrate more on adding new features and functions, or improving on existing models.This report covers 14 makers of handheld two-way radios: 11 from mainland China, two from Taiwan and one from Hong Kong.
The majority of these companies are suppliers of professional analog handheld two-way radios.
The combined output of the profiled suppliers in 2006 reached at least 6.20 million units, with 81 percent or 4.99 million two-way radios shipped overseas.
Their projected aggregate production for 2007 is at least 7.42 million units, equivalent to nearly 20 percent growth.
Exports are projected to grow 20 percent in 2007 to hit 6 million two-way radios.The profiled companies provided manufacturing, export, sales and product development information and forecasts, from which the following findings were drawn:
• Handheld two-way radios dominate Greater China's two-way radio production.
Professional analog models account for about 70 percent of total output.
• Digital models promise wider frequencies and better security.
However, high production costs and low demand will delay the segments' take off.
Other roadblocks are the lack of standards for digital operation, high cost of key components and immature infrastructure.
• The digital two-way radio line is expected to gain more traction in 2008 or 2009.
Although several makers have developed and introduced digital two-way radios, these companies are deferring mass production.
• Makers' R&D priorities focus on extending operating range, adding channels and increasing power output.
Some makers are integrating GPS and dispatching software functions.
• Compact, ergonomic housings are driving design trends.
• Prices will generally be stable in the next six months.
However, increasing labor, material and production costs could influence prices at the entry-level and midrange sectors.
Prices of high-end models could slide as new product rollouts intensify the competition.
On the other hand, new functions such as GPS could increase unit FOB prices at the high end.
This sourcing report comprises an industry overview section, company profiles, product gallery and supplier index.
The Industry Overview has a section each on industry background, manufacturing capability, products and prices, and outlook.