Italy: Typewriter Market 2023

Typewriter Market Size in Italy

For the third consecutive year, the Italian typewriter market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -34.8% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption saw a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Typewriter Production in Italy

In value terms, typewriter production rose to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a dramatic shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Typewriter Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2021, exports of typewriters and word-processing machines from Italy contracted to X units, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 949%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, typewriter exports dropped significantly to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a sharp descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 675%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X units), Turkey (X units) and Romania (X units) were the main destinations of typewriter exports from Italy, with a combined 80% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +60.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Romania ($X) remains the key foreign market for typewriters and word-processing machines exports from Italy, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with an 8.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 1.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Romania stood at -14.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (-17.5% per year) and Spain (-32.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average typewriter export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, reducing by -44.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 81%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Nicaragua (less than $X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Oman (+75.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Typewriter Imports

Imports into Italy

For the sixth consecutive year, Italy recorded decline in overseas purchases of typewriters and word-processing machines, which decreased by -20% to X units in 2021. Overall, imports showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, typewriter imports contracted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 87%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Ireland (X units) and Egypt (X units) were the main suppliers of typewriter imports to Italy, together accounting for 75% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ireland (with a CAGR of +58.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest typewriter suppliers to Italy were Germany ($X), Austria ($X) and Ireland ($X), with a combined 77% share of total imports.

Austria, with a CAGR of +66.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average typewriter import price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 9.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 171%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per unit), while the price for Hong Kong SAR ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+25.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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