Media player accessories boom in China

A new report shows that mainland China and Taiwan accessory manufacturers expect to produce over US $104 million worth of iPod and related audio accessories in 2006 - up 37% year-on-year.

Global Sources' China Sourcing Report on Portable Media Player/iPod Accessories shows that mainland China and Taiwan accessory manufacturers expect to produce over US $104 million worth of iPod and related audio accessories in 2006 - up 37% year-on-year.

Report publisher Mark Saunderson said: "The iPod phenomenon has created plenty of opportunities for accessory manufacturers".

"At least 50 new suppliers are ready to begin production this year in Taiwan and mainland China alone".

The report forecasts 2006 production value of about US $33 million for mainland China manufacturing - up 85% - while Taiwan production is expected to be about US $71 million.

Saunderson added: "Production costs are increasing due to compliance with the European restriction of hazardous substances directive and high energy costs".

"Many manufacturers expect to increase export prices by about 10% in the months ahead".

China Sourcing Report: PMP/iPod Accessories covers portable speakers and docking stations for iPod and similar audio players, as well as audiovisual cables and chargers, cases, and wireless transmitters.

It features profiles of 28 leading manufacturers in mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong, including many that supply Apple-approved vendors.

The report examines manufacturing, technology and pricing trends, and provides specifications for 87 best-selling export products.

The report also shows: 89% of surveyed makers supply ODM or OEM products; manufacturers serve brands and retailers worldwide, including RadioShack, Wal-Mart and Best Buy; and Shenzhen and Dongguan are major production centres China Sourcing Report: PMP/iPod Accessories is available for US $495.

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