EU: Flexographic Printing Machinery Market 2024

Flexographic Printing Machinery Market Size in the EU

In 2022, the EU flexographic printing machinery market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a drastic downturn. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Flexographic Printing Machinery Production in the EU

In value terms, flexographic printing machinery production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Flexographic Printing Machinery Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, approx. X units of flexographic printing machinery were exported in the European Union; picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, flexographic printing machinery exports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands dominates exports structure, resulting at X units, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Italy (X units), committing a X% share of total exports. France (X units), Romania (X units), Spain (X units) and Germany (X units) took a little share of total exports.

Exports from the Netherlands increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Romania (X%), Spain (X%), France (X%) and Italy (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Germany (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (X p.p.) and Romania (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Italy and Germany saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest flexographic printing machinery supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Germany was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Italy (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per unit, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a 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 Germany ($X,774 per unit), while Romania ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Flexographic Printing Machinery Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, supplies from abroad of flexographic printing machinery increased by X% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, flexographic printing machinery imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X units) represented the main importer of flexographic printing machinery, mixing up X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Spain (X units), Italy (X units), Finland (X units), France (X units), Greece (X units) and Belgium (X units), together mixing up a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Greece (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest flexographic printing machinery importing markets in the European Union were France ($X), Italy ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Spain, Finland, Belgium and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Finland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while the Netherlands ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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