Benelux: Market for Reel Fed Letterpress Printing Machinery 2025

Market Size for Reel Fed Letterpress Printing Machinery in Benelux

The Benelux market for reel fed letterpress printing machinery soared to $X in 2022, rising by 42% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +54.7% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Reel Fed Letterpress Printing Machinery in Benelux

In value terms, reel fed letterpress printing machinery production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Reel Fed Letterpress Printing Machinery

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, shipments abroad of reel fed letterpress printing machinery decreased by -83.9% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 471%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, reel fed letterpress printing machinery exports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports faced a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 520%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X units) represented the largest exporter of reel fed letterpress printing machinery, achieving 60% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X units), generating a 40% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of -9.3%).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest reel fed letterpress printing machinery supplier in Benelux, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 24% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, reel fed letterpress printing machinery exports contracted by an average annual rate of -13.8% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per unit in 2022, with a decrease of -72.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 83%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while Belgium stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (-4.9%).

Imports of Reel Fed Letterpress Printing Machinery

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, imports of reel fed letterpress printing machinery in Benelux surged to X units, jumping by 106% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 1,780%. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, reel fed letterpress printing machinery imports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 9,507% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X units) was the main importer of reel fed letterpress printing machinery, committing 76% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X units), creating a 24% share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the reel fed letterpress printing machinery imports, with a CAGR of +69.8% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Belgium (+35.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of the Netherlands (+56 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Belgium (-36.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +70.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per unit in 2022, declining by -58% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by 411% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per unit), while the Netherlands stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+1.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform