Germany: Gravure Printing Machinery Market 2025

Gravure Printing Machinery Market Size in Germany

The German gravure printing machinery market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. In general, consumption recorded a strong expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Gravure Printing Machinery Production in Germany

In value terms, gravure printing machinery production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production faced a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 685%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Gravure Printing Machinery Exports

Exports from Germany

Gravure printing machinery exports from Germany fell to X units in 2022, which is down by -7.3% against the year before. In general, exports saw a dramatic contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 418%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, gravure printing machinery exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 78%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X units), Russia (X units) and Brazil (X units) were the main destinations of gravure printing machinery exports from Germany, together accounting for 46% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +36.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for gravure printing machinery exports from Germany, comprising 26% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Thailand ($X), with a 9.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Vietnam, with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia amounted to +77.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (+1.1% per year) and Vietnam (-1.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average gravure printing machinery export price amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -7.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 311%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Senegal ($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 Egypt (+76.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Gravure Printing Machinery Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, overseas purchases of gravure printing machinery decreased by -62.5% to X units, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, imports faced a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 950% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, gravure printing machinery imports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a significant curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 900% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X units) and Switzerland (X units) were the main suppliers of gravure printing machinery imports to Germany. Moreover, gravure printing machinery imports in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Switzerland, twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of 0.0%).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of gravure printing machinery to Germany, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Switzerland ($X), with a 26% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to -12.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average gravure printing machinery import price amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -90.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price faced a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 619%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the price for Switzerland stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+11.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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