Europe: Flexographic Printing Machinery Market 2024

Flexographic Printing Machinery Market Size in Europe

In 2022, the Europe flexographic printing machinery market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption, however, faced a deep downturn. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Flexographic Printing Machinery Production in Europe

In value terms, flexographic printing machinery production expanded 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 consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Flexographic Printing Machinery Exports

Exports in Europe

After five years of growth, shipments abroad of flexographic printing machinery decreased by X% to X units in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, flexographic printing machinery exports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands prevails in exports structure, recording X units, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the UK (X units) and Italy (X units), together comprising an X% share of total exports. France (X units), Romania (X units), Spain (X units) and Germany (X units) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to flexographic printing machinery exports from the Netherlands stood at X%. At the same time, Romania (X%), Spain (X%), France (X%), Italy (X%) and the UK (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Germany (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the Netherlands and Romania increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In Germany, flexographic printing machinery exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. 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 Europe amounted to $X per unit, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 Europe

In 2022, purchases 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 moderate growth 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, flexographic printing machinery imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X units), distantly followed by Russia (X units), Spain (X units), Italy (X units), Finland (X units), the UK (X units), France (X units) and Greece (X units) were the main importers of flexographic printing machinery, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading 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, Russia ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports. The UK, the Netherlands, Spain, Finland and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Finland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 UK (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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