France: Printing Press Market 2024

Printing Press Market Size in France

The French printing press market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, recorded a slight reduction. Printing press consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Printing Press Production in France

In value terms, printing press production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. Printing press production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Printing Press Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, overseas shipments of printing presses increased by 5.2% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 138%. The exports peaked at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, printing press exports declined sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 45% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X units), Algeria (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main destinations of printing press exports from France, with a combined 36% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Turkey, Singapore, Morocco, the UK, Egypt, the United States, Cote d'Ivoire, the United Arab Emirates and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Singapore (with a CAGR of +22.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for printing presses exports from France, comprising 32% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-6.6% per year) and China (-10.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average printing press export price amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of -22.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 49%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($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 Cote d'Ivoire (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Printing Press Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, imports of printing presses into France shrank to X units, dropping by -12.2% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 87%. Imports peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, printing press imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The UK (X units), Slovakia (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main suppliers of printing press imports to France, with a combined 52% share of total imports. Poland, Switzerland, China, Germany, Belgium, South Korea, Canada, the Netherlands, Portugal and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of +100.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of printing presses to France, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Switzerland ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at -7.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Switzerland (+6.0% per year) and Italy (-3.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average printing press import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by 21% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 27%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Germany ($X per unit), while the price for South Korea ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+10.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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