Research and Markets: China's VoIP Products Exports in the Line Are Expected to Grow in the Next 12 Months but at a Moderate 10 Percent Rate According to This 2009 Report

DUBLIN--(Business Wire)--
Research and
Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/549cab/china_sourcing_rep)
has announced the addition of the "China Sourcing Report: VoIP Products" report
to their offering.

China's overseas shipments of VoIP products are rising steadily as the
technology is increasingly being adopted worldwide, particularly in the
commercial and enterprise segments.

Leveraging their price advantage over foreign counterparts, makers in the
country have secured a strong position in the low-end and midrange sectors. But
they are still struggling to establish a niche in an industry that is dominated
by a few large international companies.

The global financial crunch, meanwhile, is both a challenge and an opportunity
for the VoIP industry. Suppliers expect export sales to continue their gradual
upward trend as more enterprise and personal users choose VoIP instead of
conventional telephony in pursuit of cost reductions amid the economic downturn.

But even though VoIP deployment is spreading worldwide and traffic increasing,
China suppliers face stiff competition, especially from makers of other less
expensive devices, including computer microphones.

The lack of standards in the use of VoIP phones, particularly from the operator
side, also poses a challenge to suppliers, as does the variety of protocols
used.

Under efforts to boost sales, suppliers are keeping an eye on the market as VoIP
technology continues to advance toward the wireless mobile communication
platform.

Many are also banking on the developments in China's telecom restructuring
program, hoping that some provisions will benefit the line. And in an
increasingly convergent and broadband environment, makers are optimistic that
growth is in store for the VoIP industry.

This report covers VoIP phones, PBXs, and gateways and routers.

What you'll get

* In-depth profiles of 14 major suppliers with a comprehensive look at their
manufacturing and export capability, verified contact details, and more - this
information is not available anywhere else
* 54 full-color images that depict popular VoIP product export models, complete
with product descriptions, prices, minimum order requirements and delivery times

* Supplier information in tabular format to help you compare companies at a
glance
* Results of the custom-designed supplier survey, which forecasts industry
trends for the next 12 months
* An extensive overview of the industry discussing the main challenges facing
suppliers
* An in-depth examination of the supplier base highlighting key characteristics
of different types of companies
* Details of the primary production centers
* An update of the latest trends in design, R&D, materials and components
* A review of the key factors that influence the price and quality of low-end,
midrange and high-end products
* Comprehensive pricing tables featuring export price ranges

Who should read this report

* CEOs, Directors, Presidents, Business Owners
* Export/ Import Managers, Sourcing Representatives, Sourcing Engineers, Supply
Chain Directors, Procurement Managers, Agents
* Sales Executives & Managers, Marketing Executives & Managers, International
Buyers
* Business Consultants, Investment Managers
* Anyone who needs to understand the China supply market

In this Report:

* 14 in-depth company profiles
* 54 top-selling export products
* Supplier demographics
* Supplier survey
* Industry statistics & charts

The following are some of the key trends observed in China's VoIP product
industry:

* Exports in the line are expected to grow in the next 12 months but at a
moderate 10 percent rate.
* Makers are providing aftersales service even as they continue to offer prices
relatively lower than foreign counterparts. They will maintain focus on the
low-end and midrange sectors.
* Suppliers will direct product development on function integration, wireless
connectivity and enhanced audio transmission. Improved hardware and software
compatibility will likewise be emphasized.
* Anticipating increased demand from Europe, North America and the Asia-Pacific
region, suppliers intend to raise capital expenditure between 20 and 50 percent
in coming months.

This report covers the major types of VoIP products manufactured in China,
namely VoIP products, including phones, PBXs, and gateways and routers. These
are discussed in separate product sections, each detailing common features found
in mainstream models. Price and R&D trends are also covered.

The Industry Overview section tracks production and export growth in China's
VoIP industry. It also discusses the supplier base and the main production hubs.

The mainland has more than 80 VoIP phone suppliers, which turn out from 2,000 to
5,000 units a month, excluding USB phones. VoIP gateway and router makers number
about 100. They have a monthly output of 1,000 to 5,000 units. VoIP PBX
suppliers, meanwhile, are estimated at around 10.

Irrespective of product focus, the majority of makers focus on OEM and ODM
business with only a few promoting in-house brands. A handful of suppliers with
strong R&D capability lead product trends in the industry. The rest are small
and midsize companies that follow in their footsteps. Guangdong, Fujian and
Jiangsu provinces, Hong Kong and Shanghai host China's VoIP product suppliers.

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Source: Global Sources

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