Africa: Gravure Printing Machinery Market 2025

Gravure Printing Machinery Market Size in Africa

For the third consecutive year, the African gravure printing machinery market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -3.7% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Gravure Printing Machinery Production in Africa

In value terms, gravure printing machinery production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 6.4%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Gravure Printing Machinery Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of gravure printing machinery increased by 1.3% to X units, rising for the fifth year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 320%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, gravure printing machinery exports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 162% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, finishing at X units, which was approx. 93% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Egypt (X units), constituting a 5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to gravure printing machinery exports from South Africa stood at +33.7%. At the same time, Egypt (+41.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Egypt emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +41.1% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of South Africa and Egypt increased by +23 and +5 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest gravure printing machinery supplier in Africa, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a 12% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa totaled +4.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, declining by -55.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price faced a dramatic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the export price increased by 155% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained 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 Egypt ($X per unit), while South Africa totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (-6.0%).

Gravure Printing Machinery Imports

Imports in Africa

Gravure printing machinery imports surged to X units in 2022, growing by 24% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports posted pronounced growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 500% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, gravure printing machinery imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 298%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Egypt was the largest importing country with an import of about X units, which finished at 64% of total imports. Nigeria (X units) held a 20% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Mauritius (9.8%). South Africa (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to gravure printing machinery imports into Egypt stood at +12.4%. At the same time, Nigeria (+14.0%) and Mauritius (+5.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nigeria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +14.0% from 2012-2022. By contrast, South Africa (-23.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Egypt and Nigeria increased by +33 and +11 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported gravure printing machinery in Africa, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Mauritius, with a 1.5% share.

In Nigeria, gravure printing machinery imports decreased by an average annual rate of -3.5% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Egypt (+25.9% per year) and Mauritius (+6.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, dropping by -31.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by 713%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Nigeria ($X per unit), while Mauritius ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+12.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :