Electronics

With efficiency as a key factor in purchasing decisions, makers are packing more features into low-consumption models.

Flatscreen TVs account for 71 percent of China's aggregate color TV exports, according to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. Output and shipments have grown from 39 and 45 percent, respectively, in 2008.

The global TV market continues to transition from CRT to flat panel units, affecting greatly the manufacturing industry in China, where the majority of the world's TV sets are sourced. While there are manufacturers resisting the threat of flat screen domination, other companies have turned their production and R&D focus on new display technologies.

After a period of decline caused by the economic slowdown and the weakened vehicle industry, China's in-car electronics manufacture is rebounding. Most suppliers have regained their usual production pace, with some factories operating close to capacity.

China's supply of car monitors is composed of headrest, flip-down, in-dash, rearview mirror, sun visor and stand-alone types. They are mainly used for entertainment and navigation.

Makers are adopting high-quality parts to improve the audio output and external design of their products.

China suppliers of wired headphones foresee positive developments for this established and mature category, particularly in terms of exports. Companies are prioritizing sound quality and external design in their R&D efforts, expecting overseas shipments to grow by 5 to 10 percent in the next six months.

China's video game controllers and accessories segments are seeing a continued upturn in outbound sales even amid the current economic climate. Suppliers of the first category expect this year's shipments to top 2008¡¯s by 15 to 20 percent. They are projecting further increases in 2010.