Austria: Market for Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines 2025

Market Size for Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines in Austria

In 2021, the Austrian printers and copying machines market increased by 10% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced setback. 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.

Exports of Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines

Exports from Austria

Printers and copying machines exports from Austria surged to X units in 2021, growing by 60% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, printers and copying machines exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a pronounced decline. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for printers and copying machines exports from Austria, accounting for a 33% share of total exports. Moreover, printers and copying machines exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Slovakia (X units), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled +9.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+5.9% per year) and Slovakia (+29.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest markets for printers and copying machines exported from Austria worldwide, with a combined 46% share of total exports. Sweden, France, Russia, Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Lithuania, Romania, Belarus and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Sweden, with a CAGR of +54.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average printers and copying machines export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, reducing by -5.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by 34%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2016 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($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 Hungary (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines

Imports into Austria

In 2021, purchases abroad of printers, copying machines and facsimile machines increased by 40% to X units, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +96.3% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 54%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, printers and copying machines imports stood at $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 33% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X units) constituted the largest printers and copying machines supplier to Austria, with a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, printers and copying machines imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X units), sixfold. The Netherlands (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at +8.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+78.7% per year) and the Netherlands (+19.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of printers, copying machines and facsimile machines to Austria, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with an 8.6% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +2.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+7.9% per year) and the Czech Republic (+55.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average printers and copying machines import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, reducing by -21.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 49%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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