Greece: Typewriter Market 2023

Typewriter Market Size in Greece

In 2021, the Greek typewriter market decreased by 0% to less than $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption showed a precipitous decline. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Typewriter Production in Greece

In value terms, typewriter production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 3.4%. Typewriter production peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Typewriter Exports

Exports from Greece

For the seventh year in a row, Greece recorded decline in shipments abroad of typewriters and word-processing machines, which decreased by -14.8% to X units in 2019. Overall, exports saw a drastic downturn. The smallest decline of -7.7% was in 2014. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, typewriter exports declined to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt descent. The smallest decline of -7.6% was in 2014. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Romania (X units), Cyprus (X units) and Bulgaria (X units) were the main destinations of typewriter exports from Greece. Moreover, typewriter exports in Romania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest exporter, Cyprus, twofold.

From 2012 to 2019, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of -2.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X), Romania ($X) and Cyprus ($X) constituted the largest markets for typewriter exported from Greece worldwide.

Among the main countries of destination, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +2.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average typewriter export price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 7.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2019, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.7%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Romania ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ethiopia (+1,155.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Typewriter Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2019, overseas purchases of typewriters and word-processing machines increased by 6.2% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a dramatic descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 501%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2019, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, typewriter imports fell dramatically to $X in 2019. Overall, imports, however, saw a dramatic setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 420% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2019, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, the UK (X units) constituted the largest supplier of typewriter to Greece, accounting for a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, typewriter imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X units), sixfold. France (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK amounted to +29.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+21.9% per year) and France (-18.0% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of typewriters and word-processing machines to Greece, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 7.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK amounted to +7.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-30.9% per year) and Italy (-33.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average typewriter import price stood at $X per unit in 2019, falling by -20.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 188%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2019, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+12.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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