Europe: Market for Reel Fed Letterpress Printing Machinery 2025

Market Size for Reel Fed Letterpress Printing Machinery in Europe

The Europe market for reel fed letterpress printing machinery soared to $X in 2022, surging by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a buoyant increase. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Production of Reel Fed Letterpress Printing Machinery in Europe

In value terms, reel fed letterpress printing machinery production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 21% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Reel Fed Letterpress Printing Machinery

Exports in Europe

Reel fed letterpress printing machinery exports soared to X units in 2022, surging by 193% compared with the previous year. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 316%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, reel fed letterpress printing machinery exports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 107% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France was the main exporter of reel fed letterpress printing machinery in Europe, with the volume of exports reaching X units, which was near 66% of total exports in 2022. Italy (X units) ranks second in terms of the total exports with an 18% share, followed by the UK (5.4%). Serbia (X units), Portugal (X units) and Spain (X units) took a little share of total exports.

Exports from France increased at an average annual rate of +10.4% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Serbia (+41.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Serbia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of +41.6% from 2012-2022. Spain experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Portugal (-3.3%), Italy (-8.2%) and the UK (-28.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of France (+55 p.p.) and Serbia (+3.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of the UK (-59.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the largest reel fed letterpress printing machinery supplier in Europe, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 7.8% share.

In Italy, reel fed letterpress printing machinery exports declined by an average annual rate of -12.3% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (-2.9% per year) and Portugal (-9.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per unit, waning by -74% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 581%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per unit), while the UK ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Serbia (+1.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Reel Fed Letterpress Printing Machinery

Imports in Europe

In 2022, reel fed letterpress printing machinery imports in Europe soared to X units, rising by 68% on the previous year. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, reel fed letterpress printing machinery imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Italy (X units) and France (X units) were the main importers of reel fed letterpress printing machinery in 2022, accounting for near 23% and 20% of total imports, respectively. The Netherlands (X units) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Spain (X units), Portugal (X units) and Moldova (X units). All these countries together took near 31% share of total imports. Belgium (X units), Norway (X units), Montenegro (X units), the Czech Republic (X units) and the UK (X units) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +69.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest reel fed letterpress printing machinery importing markets in Europe were Italy ($X), France ($X) and Portugal ($X), with a combined 51% share of total imports. Spain, Moldova, the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Norway and Montenegro lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

Among the main importing countries, Moldova, with a CAGR of +89.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 Europe stood at $X per unit in 2022, which is down by -43.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by 118%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2021 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per unit), while Montenegro ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Moldova (+20.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform