Eastern Europe: Market for Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines 2025

Market Size for Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines in Eastern Europe

The East European printers and copying machines market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, with an increase of 47% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a perceptible slump. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines in Eastern Europe

In value terms, printers and copying machines production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level 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 Eastern Europe

For the third year in a row, Eastern Europe recorded growth in overseas shipments of printers, copying machines and facsimile machines, which increased by 109% to X units in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, printers and copying machines exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2021, the Czech Republic (X units) represented the key exporter of printers, copying machines and facsimile machines, generating 55% of total exports. Poland (X units) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 22% share, followed by Slovakia (8.5%) and Hungary (5.3%). Russia (X units), Romania (X units) and Lithuania (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to printers and copying machines exports from the Czech Republic stood at +12.5%. At the same time, Romania (+41.7%), Lithuania (+31.5%), Russia (+28.8%), Hungary (+27.2%), Poland (+22.8%) and Slovakia (+6.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +41.7% from 2012-2021. While the share of Poland (+9.9 p.p.), Hungary (+3.2 p.p.), Russia (+1.9 p.p.) and Romania (+1.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Slovakia (-7.9 p.p.) and the Czech Republic (-10.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest printers and copying machines supplying countries in Eastern Europe were the Czech Republic ($X), Poland ($X) and Hungary ($X), with a combined 75% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Slovakia, Lithuania, Russia and Romania, which together accounted for a further 19%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +27.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per unit, declining by -43.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the export price increased by 39%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (-6.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, imports of printers, copying machines and facsimile machines in Eastern Europe surged to X units, picking up by 87% against the previous year. Overall, imports showed a remarkable increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, printers and copying machines imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a mild contraction. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia was the key importer of printers, copying machines and facsimile machines in Eastern Europe, with the volume of imports finishing at X units, which was approx. 33% of total imports in 2021. Poland (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 17% share, followed by the Czech Republic (16%), Slovakia (15%), Hungary (6.4%) and Romania (4.5%). Bulgaria (X units) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +16.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest printers and copying machines importing markets in Eastern Europe were Russia ($X), Poland ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together accounting for 66% of total imports. These countries were followed by Hungary, Romania, Slovakia and Bulgaria, which together accounted for a further 22%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Romania, with a CAGR of +6.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per unit in 2021, waning by -37.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the import price increased by 9%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per unit), while Slovakia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (-4.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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