EU: Photo-Copying Apparatus Market 2023

Photo-Copying Apparatus Market Size in the EU

The EU photo-copying apparatus market declined to $X in 2021, dropping by -6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a noticeable reduction. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Photo-Copying Apparatus Production in the EU

In value terms, photo-copying apparatus production contracted slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 2.5% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Photo-Copying Apparatus Exports

Exports in the EU

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of photo-copying apparatus increased by 26% to X units in 2021. Total exports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -21.3% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 40%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, photo-copying apparatus exports surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 44%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, France (X units), distantly followed by the Netherlands (X units), Germany (X units), Spain (X units), Belgium (X units) and Italy (X units) were the largest exporters of photo-copying apparatus, together creating 90% of total exports. Poland (X units) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +27.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the largest photo-copying apparatus supplier in the European Union, comprising 29% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 10% share.

In Italy, photo-copying apparatus exports expanded at an average annual rate of +9.7% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-0.7% per year) and France (-1.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per unit, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the export price saw a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the export price increased by 58% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while Belgium ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+7.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Photo-Copying Apparatus Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2021, purchases abroad of photo-copying apparatus was finally on the rise to reach X units after three years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 92%. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, photo-copying apparatus imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X units) represented the largest importer of photo-copying apparatus, committing 39% of total imports. Spain (X units) held a 13% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Italy (13%), Belgium (7.3%), Germany (7.2%) and Poland (4.6%). France (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into the Netherlands increased at an average annual rate of +20.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Spain (+28.7%), Belgium (+17.5%), Italy (+11.3%) and Poland (+1.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Spain emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +28.7% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Germany (-1.1%) and France (-2.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (+24 p.p.), Spain (+10 p.p.), Belgium (+3.8 p.p.) and Italy (+2.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Poland, France and Germany saw its share reduced by -3.6%, -5.1% and -9.2% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, the largest photo-copying apparatus importing markets in the European Union were the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 45% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of +14.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 2.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 23% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while the Netherlands ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+13.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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