EU: Printing Press Market 2024

Printing Press Market Size in the EU

In 2022, the EU printing press market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Printing Press Production in the EU

In value terms, printing press production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a noticeable downturn. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Printing Press Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, exports of printing presses in the European Union rose remarkably to X units, picking up by X% against 2021. Total exports indicated a tangible expansion 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, exports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, printing press exports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the three major exporters of printing presses, namely the Netherlands, Italy and France, represented more than two-thirds of total export. Poland (X units) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Spain (X units) and Slovakia (X units). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports. Belgium (X units) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In Italy, printing press exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood 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 Spain ($X per unit), while Slovakia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Printing Press Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, the amount of printing presses imported in the European Union reduced markedly to X units, shrinking by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, printing press imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Spain (X units) and France (X units) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. The Netherlands (X units) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Belgium (X%) and Italy (X%). The following importers - Greece (X units), Ireland (X units), Sweden (X units), Germany (X units) and Poland (X units) - together made up X% 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 Belgium (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest printing press importing markets in the European Union were Italy ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. The Netherlands, Spain, Poland, Belgium, Sweden, Greece and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Greece, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Germany ($X per unit), while Ireland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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