France: Flexographic Printing Machinery Market 2024

Flexographic Printing Machinery Market Size in France

In 2022, the French flexographic printing machinery market decreased by -83.3% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, consumption faced a sharp decrease. Flexographic printing machinery consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Flexographic Printing Machinery Production in France

In value terms, flexographic printing machinery production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 145%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Flexographic Printing Machinery Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, shipments abroad of flexographic printing machinery increased by 27% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 112%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, flexographic printing machinery exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 71% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units), Cameroon (X units) and India (X units) were the main destinations of flexographic printing machinery exports from France, together accounting for 64% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +41.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for flexographic printing machinery exports from France, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+20.8% per year) and Germany (-9.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average flexographic printing machinery export price amounted to $X per unit, waning by -44.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 32%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Cameroon ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Greece (+32.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Flexographic Printing Machinery Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in purchases abroad of flexographic printing machinery, when their volume decreased by 0% to X units. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 83% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, flexographic printing machinery imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 77% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Poland (X units), Switzerland (X units) and China (X units) were the main suppliers of flexographic printing machinery imports to France, together comprising 60% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +67.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of flexographic printing machinery to France, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Switzerland amounted to +7.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-14.4% per year) and Italy (-8.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average flexographic printing machinery import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by 29% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Germany ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+39.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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