Central Asia: Market for Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines 2024

Market Size for Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines in Central Asia

For the third consecutive year, the Central Asian printers and copying machines market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 45% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines in Central Asia

In value terms, printers and copying machines production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines

Exports in Central Asia

In 2021, shipments abroad of printers, copying machines and facsimile machines decreased by -18.3% to X units, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 739% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, printers and copying machines exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 381% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan prevails in exports structure, recording X units, which was approx. 97% of total exports in 2021. Tajikistan (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the printers, copying machines and facsimile machines exports, with a CAGR of +17.1% from 2012 to 2021. Tajikistan (-15.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Kazakhstan increased by +45 percentage points.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest printers and copying machines supplier in Central Asia, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tajikistan ($X), with a 0.6% share of total exports.

In Kazakhstan, printers and copying machines exports expanded at an average annual rate of +16.4% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 3.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a slight expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 28% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per unit), while Tajikistan totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (-0.6%).

Imports of Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines

Imports in Central Asia

In 2021, approx. X units of printers, copying machines and facsimile machines were imported in Central Asia; jumping by 82% against 2020. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 109%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, printers and copying machines imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed a notable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 84% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Kazakhstan (X units) represented the major importer of printers, copying machines and facsimile machines, mixing up 69% of total imports. Uzbekistan (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 12% share, followed by Mongolia (7.1%) and Kyrgyzstan (5.9%). Turkmenistan (X units) and Tajikistan (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Kazakhstan decreased at an average annual rate of -1.1% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+7.2%), Mongolia (+4.3%) and Tajikistan (+1.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +7.2% from 2012-2021. Kyrgyzstan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Turkmenistan (-3.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Uzbekistan (+5.6 p.p.) and Mongolia (+2.2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Kazakhstan (-7.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported printers, copying machines and facsimile machines in Central Asia, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by Mongolia, with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan was relatively modest. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uzbekistan (+14.9% per year) and Mongolia (+6.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of -22.8% against the previous year. Import price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the import price increased by 32% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2020, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per unit), while Kazakhstan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+7.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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