Germany: Flexographic Printing Machinery Market 2025

Flexographic Printing Machinery Market Size in Germany

For the third consecutive year, the German flexographic printing machinery market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -80.8% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption recorded a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Flexographic Printing Machinery Production in Germany

In value terms, flexographic printing machinery production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +31.5% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Flexographic printing machinery production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Flexographic Printing Machinery Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, overseas shipments of flexographic printing machinery increased by 6.3% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a sharp downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 92%. The exports peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, flexographic printing machinery exports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 24%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units), Turkey (X units) and Mexico (X units) were the main destinations of flexographic printing machinery exports from Germany, with a combined 31% share of total exports. Canada, the United Arab Emirates, Serbia, South Korea, Croatia, Poland, Switzerland, Italy, China and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of -3.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for flexographic printing machinery exports from Germany, comprising 27% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 6.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States amounted to +4.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+19.4% per year) and Turkey (+7.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average flexographic printing machinery export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, with a decrease of -4.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 305%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($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 Croatia (+51.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Flexographic Printing Machinery Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, purchases abroad of flexographic printing machinery increased by 14% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +39.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 37%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, flexographic printing machinery imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +42.2% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X units), Switzerland (X units) and the United States (X units) were the main suppliers of flexographic printing machinery imports to Germany, with a combined 75% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +83.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X), Italy ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) were the largest flexographic printing machinery suppliers to Germany, together accounting for 86% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +66.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average flexographic printing machinery import price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 2.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 62% against the previous year. The import price peaked 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 Italy ($X per unit), while the price for France ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+15.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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