Germany: Printing Press Market 2024

Printing Press Market Size in Germany

The German printing press market surged to $X in 2022, rising by 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Printing Press Production in Germany

In value terms, printing press production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a perceptible slump. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Printing Press Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, exports of printing presses from Germany contracted notably to X units, waning by -19% on the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a precipitous slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 253%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, printing press exports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 10%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X units), the United States (X units) and the Philippines (X units) were the main destinations of printing press exports from Germany, together accounting for 23% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Philippines (with a CAGR of +21.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for printing press exported from Germany were the United States ($X), China ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 40% share of total exports. France, Poland, the UK, Spain, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Austria, Argentina, Serbia and the Philippines lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

Serbia, with a CAGR of +22.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average printing press export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, rising by 22% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 493% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the Philippines ($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 Italy (+37.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Printing Press Imports

Imports into Germany

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of printing presses decreased by -24.3% to X units in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, printing press imports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 12%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Switzerland (X units) and the UK (X units) were the main suppliers of printing press imports to Germany, together comprising 59% of total imports. Italy, Malaysia, Slovenia, the United States, Taiwan (Chinese), Japan, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Norway and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Slovenia (with a CAGR of +51.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of printing presses to Germany, comprising 33% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Switzerland was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+9.2% per year) and Italy (-3.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average printing press import price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 35% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 55%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while the price for Malaysia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (+13.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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