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

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

In 2021, the Irish printers and copying machines market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Printers and copying machines consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports of Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines

Exports from Ireland

In 2021, overseas shipments of printers, copying machines and facsimile machines increased by 53% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports recorded a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 125% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, printers and copying machines exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 122% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X units) was the main destination for printers and copying machines exports from Ireland, with a 41% share of total exports. Moreover, printers and copying machines exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Cyprus (X units), with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK totaled -4.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+17.3% per year) and Cyprus (+27.7% per year).

In value terms, France ($X), the UK ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest markets for printers and copying machines exported from Ireland worldwide, together accounting for 47% of total exports. Germany, Greece, the United States, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Cyprus and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

Greece, with a CAGR of +47.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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 printers and copying machines export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, reducing by -16.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 44% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Cyprus ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (-2.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines

Imports into Ireland

In 2021, the amount of printers, copying machines and facsimile machines imported into Ireland surged to X units, with an increase of 54% compared with the year before. In general, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +107.0% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, printers and copying machines imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The UK (X units), China (X units) and Vietnam (X units) were the main suppliers of printers and copying machines imports to Ireland, with a combined 57% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Thailand, Belgium, the Philippines, Germany, Japan, Indonesia, the United States and France, which together accounted for a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Philippines (with a CAGR of +107.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), the UK ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest printers and copying machines suppliers to Ireland, with a combined 54% share of total imports. Belgium, Germany, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, the United States, the Philippines, Japan and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

Among the main suppliers, the Philippines, with a CAGR of +86.9%, saw 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 2021, the average printers and copying machines import price amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of -3.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 59% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per unit), while the price for Vietnam ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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