Ethiopia: Market for Reel Fed Offset Printing Machinery 2025

Market Size for Reel Fed Offset Printing Machinery in Ethiopia

In 2022, after four years of decline, there was growth in the Ethiopian market for reel fed offset printing machinery, when its value increased by 2.9% to $X. In general, consumption continues to indicate a slight slump. Reel fed offset printing machinery consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Reel Fed Offset Printing Machinery

Exports from Ethiopia

In 2022, the amount of reel fed offset printing machinery exported from Ethiopia was estimated at less than X units, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a perceptible setback. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2016. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, reel fed offset printing machinery exports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 1,922% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Cote d'Ivoire (X units), the United Arab Emirates (X units) and Tanzania (X units) were the main destinations of reel fed offset printing machinery exports from Ethiopia, together comprising 21% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2015, the biggest increases were recorded for Cote d'Ivoire (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for reel fed offset printing machinery exported from Ethiopia worldwide, together comprising 26% of total exports. Mozambique, Cote d'Ivoire, South Africa, Ireland, the United Arab Emirates, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, France and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

South Africa, with a CAGR of +83.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2015, the average export price for reel fed offset printing machinery amounted to $X per unit, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price decreased by 99.9%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2015 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2015, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2015, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Africa (+83.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Reel Fed Offset Printing Machinery

Imports into Ethiopia

In 2022, the amount of reel fed offset printing machinery imported into Ethiopia shrank to X units, falling by -6.1% on 2021. Overall, imports showed a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 154%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, reel fed offset printing machinery imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 125%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X units) constituted the largest reel fed offset printing machinery supplier to Ethiopia, accounting for a 51% share of total imports. Moreover, reel fed offset printing machinery imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Philippines (X units), with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled +29.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-20.1% per year) and the Philippines (+7.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of reel fed offset printing machinery to Ethiopia, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Philippines ($X), with a 7.9% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at +23.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Philippines (+8.5% per year) and China (-23.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for reel fed offset printing machinery stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by 31% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 58%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Philippines ($X per unit), while the price for Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+78.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform