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India - Printing Presses - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Jul 17, 2024

India's Printing Press Imports Surge to $628 Million in 2023

India Printing Press Imports

For the fourth year in a row, India recorded growth in supplies from abroad of printing presses, which increased by 35% to 178K units in 2023. Overall, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 127% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, printing press imports surged to $628M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Over the period under review, total imports indicated temperate growth from 2013 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by +69.2% against 2020 indices. Imports peaked at $654M in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.India Printing Press Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Printing Press in India (million USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Germany64.759.962.961.378.269.345.835.334.923.769.0
Japan45.244.563.065.173.962.238.353.649.964.767.6
China17.620.626.029.743.349.744.529.836.547.455.1
Italy17.115.815.520.827.433.629.912.212.620.636.3
Austria8.45.47.710.324.910.69.64.05.67.727.8
Israel3.81.02.50.91.00.22.31.00.12.47.3
Netherlands0.20.22.60.21.16.43.42.86.44.47.0
United States10.511.310.111.714.518.825.913.616.215.86.7
United Kingdom4.32.14.04.73.613.67.65.03.47.36.6
Others236231265273329389322214233282344
Total407391460478597654530371399476628

Imports by Country

In 2023, China (15K units) constituted the largest supplier of printing press to India, with a 8.2% share of total imports. Moreover, printing press imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Japan (1.8K units), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (878 units), with a 0.5% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +18.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (+3.3% per year) and Italy (+24.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest printing press suppliers to India were Germany ($69M), Japan ($68M) and China ($55M), together accounting for 31% of total imports. Italy, Austria, Israel, the Netherlands, the United States and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +44.7%, saw 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.

Imports by Type

In 2023, printing machinery; offset, (excluding reel or sheet fed) (141K units) constituted the largest type of printing presses supplied to India, accounting for a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, printing machinery; offset, (excluding reel or sheet fed) exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, printing machinery (21K units), sevenfold. Gravure printing machinery (10K units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.9% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the volume of printing machinery; offset, (excluding reel or sheet fed) imports totaled +35.4%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: printing machinery (+16.1% per year) and gravure printing machinery (+59.4% per year).

In value terms, printing machinery ($312M), printing machinery; offset, (excluding reel or sheet fed) ($179M) and flexographic printing machinery ($73M) appeared to be the most imported types of printing presses in India, together comprising 90% of total imports. Gravure printing machinery, reel fed offset printing machinery, printing machinery, reel fed letterpress printing machinery and printing machinery; letterpress, other than reel-fed, excluding flexographic printing lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 10%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the printing press price amounted to $3,530 per unit (CIF, India), waning by -2.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 52%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $32,593 per unit. From 2016 to 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($92,905 per unit), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($2,300 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the printing press market in India. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 28232200 - Sheet fed office type offset printing machinery, for sheet size. .22 x .36 cm
  • Prodcom 28941530 - Printing machinery for printing textile materials (excluding offset, flexographic, letterpress and gravure printing machinery)
  • Prodcom 28991330 - Reel fed offset printing machinery
  • Prodcom 28991390 - Other offset printing machinery
  • Prodcom 28991410 - Reel fed letterpress printing machinery (excluding flexographic printing)
  • Prodcom 28991430 - Flexographic printing machinery
  • Prodcom 28991450 - Gravure printing machinery
  • Prodcom 28991490 - Other printing machinery, excluding those of the office type, n .e.c.

Country coverage:

  • India

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in India
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  2. How to load your idle production capacity
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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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