Reel Fed Letterpress Printing Machinery Market

Driven by increasing demand worldwide, the market for reel fed letterpress printing machinery is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of +5.1% from 2022 to 2030, reaching 52K units and $866M in value by the end of 2030. Consumption saw growth in 2022 after two years of decline, with the UK, Philippines, and the Netherlands leading in consumption. Production surged in 2022 to 36K units, with the Philippines showing the most growth. Imports dropped by -45% in 2022, while China dominated exports with a 72% share. Overall, the market is showing promising growth potential.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for reel fed letterpress printing machinery worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. Market performance is forecast to accelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +5.1% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 52K units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +5.8% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $866M (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Reel Fed Letterpress Printing Machinery

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in consumption of reel fed letterpress printing machinery, when its volume increased by 4% to 35K units. Overall, consumption saw a noticeable increase. Over the period under review, global consumption reached the maximum volume at 58K units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

The revenue of the market for reel fed letterpress printing machinery worldwide amounted to $553M in 2022, growing by 11% 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). Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a measured increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $932M. From 2019 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 the UK (11K units), the Philippines (7.5K units) and the Netherlands (2.8K units), together accounting for 61% of global consumption.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by the Philippines (with a CAGR of +70.6%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Philippines ($90M), Russia ($69M) and the Netherlands ($54M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2022, together accounting for 39% of the global market.

The Philippines, with a CAGR of +70.1%, saw the highest growth rate of market size among the main consuming countries over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of reel fed letterpress printing machinery per capita consumption in 2022 were Singapore (322 units per million persons), the UK (162 units per million persons) and the Netherlands (161 units per million persons).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Philippines (with a CAGR of +68.1%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Reel Fed Letterpress Printing Machinery

In 2022, the amount of reel fed letterpress printing machinery produced worldwide surged to 36K units, with an increase of 21% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the total production indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -13.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 63%. As a result, production reached the peak volume of 41K units. From 2021 to 2022, global production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, reel fed letterpress printing machinery production skyrocketed to $443M in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -12.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 43%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $506M. From 2021 to 2022, global production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were the UK (11K units), China (7.6K units) and the Philippines (7.5K units), with a combined 73% 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 the Philippines (with a CAGR of +70.6%), while production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports

World Imports of Reel Fed Letterpress Printing Machinery

Global reel fed letterpress printing machinery imports dropped notably to 7.9K units in 2022, which is down by -45% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, showed a measured expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 205%. Global imports peaked at 37K units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, reel fed letterpress printing machinery imports contracted modestly to $50M in 2022. Overall, imports saw a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 7.9%. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs at $88M in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports By Country

The Netherlands (2.8K units) and Singapore (1.9K units) represented roughly 59% of total imports in 2022. Hungary (533 units) held a 6.7% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Vietnam (5.7%). Norway (279 units) and Russia (126 units) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +106.2%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Vietnam ($7.2M) constitutes the largest market for imported reel fed letterpress printing machinery worldwide, comprising 14% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($2.5M), with a 5% share of global imports. It was followed by Singapore, with a 0.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Vietnam totaled +4.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Russia (-4.1% per year) and Singapore (-12.0% per year).

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average import price for reel fed letterpress printing machinery amounted to $6,345 per unit, rising by 80% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 192%. Global import price peaked at $14,576 per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($20,068 per unit), while the Netherlands ($57 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+5.6%), while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Exports

World Exports of Reel Fed Letterpress Printing Machinery

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of reel fed letterpress printing machinery, when their volume decreased by -14.8% to 8.7K units. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 100%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 14K units. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the global exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, reel fed letterpress printing machinery exports totaled $62M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 36%. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the maximum at $117M in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports By Country

China prevails in exports structure, accounting for 6.3K units, which was near 72% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Italy (825 units), committing a 9.4% share of total exports. The following exporters - Malaysia (234 units), France (222 units) and Vietnam (166 units) - together made up 7.1% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to reel fed letterpress printing machinery exports from China stood at +18.8%. At the same time, Vietnam (+29.0%) and Malaysia (+2.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +29.0% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Italy (-3.5%) and France (-10.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of China and Vietnam increased by +59 and +1.7 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($33M) remains the largest reel fed letterpress printing machinery supplier worldwide, comprising 53% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($10M), with a 16% share of global exports. It was followed by France, with a 1.8% share.

In China, reel fed letterpress printing machinery exports increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Italy (-12.3% per year) and France (-2.2% per year).

Export Prices By Country

The average export price for reel fed letterpress printing machinery stood at $7,144 per unit in 2022, growing by 25% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 379% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $25,420 per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Italy ($12,478 per unit), while Vietnam ($1,002 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+9.1%), while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform