GCC: Market for Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines 2025

Market Size for Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines in GCC

The GCC printers and copying machines market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after six years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines in GCC

In value terms, printers and copying machines production fell dramatically to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production faced a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 136% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines

Exports in GCC

Printers and copying machines exports fell remarkably to X units in 2021, which is down by -40% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 144% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, printers and copying machines exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 57% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of printers, copying machines and facsimile machines, namely the United Arab Emirates, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the printers, copying machines and facsimile machines exports, with a CAGR of -6.5% from 2012 to 2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of the United Arab Emirates increased by +7.1 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) also remains the largest printers and copying machines supplier in GCC.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in GCC stood at $X per unit in 2021, surging by 37% against the previous year. Export price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, printers and copying machines export price increased by +50.2% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the export price increased by 67%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to +6.6% per year.

Imports of Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines

Imports in GCC

After three years of decline, supplies from abroad of printers, copying machines and facsimile machines increased by 29% to X units in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, printers and copying machines imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a perceptible setback. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X units) and Saudi Arabia (X units) prevails in imports structure, together comprising 97% of total imports. Kuwait (X units) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of -1.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported printers, copying machines and facsimile machines in GCC, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 15% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Saudi Arabia (-10.0% per year) and Kuwait (-8.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in GCC amounted to $X per unit, rising by 33% against the previous year. Import price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, printers and copying machines import price increased by +94.9% against 2015 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+5.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform