Germany: Market for Reel Fed Offset Printing Machinery 2025

Market Size for Reel Fed Offset Printing Machinery in Germany

The German market for reel fed offset printing machinery totaled $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Reel Fed Offset Printing Machinery in Germany

In value terms, reel fed offset printing machinery production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 4.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Reel Fed Offset Printing Machinery

Exports from Germany

In 2022, reel fed offset printing machinery exports from Germany fell rapidly to X units, with a decrease of -82% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a dramatic shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 6,868%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, reel fed offset printing machinery exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports faced a sharp decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 123% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X units) was the main destination for reel fed offset printing machinery exports from Germany, accounting for a 65% share of total exports. Moreover, reel fed offset printing machinery exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X units), twofold. The UK (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to France stood at -19.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-30.1% per year) and the UK (-6.7% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for reel fed offset printing machinery exports from Germany, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 20% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to France totaled +5.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-8.6% per year) and the UK (+22.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for reel fed offset printing machinery stood at $X per unit in 2022, surging by 819% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 1,435% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 Australia (+118.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Reel Fed Offset Printing Machinery

Imports into Germany

In 2022, approx. X units of reel fed offset printing machinery were imported into Germany; waning by -80% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a dramatic curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 78%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, reel fed offset printing machinery imports fell significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a sharp setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 72% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Spain (X units) and Switzerland (X units) were the main suppliers of reel fed offset printing machinery imports to Germany.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of -20.6%).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of reel fed offset printing machinery to Germany, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Switzerland ($X), with a 28% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain totaled -19.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for reel fed offset printing machinery amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 89% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 1,082%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 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 Spain ($X per unit), while the price for Switzerland amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+12.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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