Italy: Flexographic Printing Machinery Market 2025

Flexographic Printing Machinery Market Size in Italy

In 2022, the Italian flexographic printing machinery market decreased by -31% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption saw a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Flexographic Printing Machinery Production in Italy

In value terms, flexographic printing machinery production dropped remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Flexographic Printing Machinery Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, approx. X units of flexographic printing machinery were exported from Italy; with a decrease of -20.3% compared with the year before. Overall, exports, however, saw a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 44% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, flexographic printing machinery exports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 22% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), India (X units) and Morocco (X units) were the main destinations of flexographic printing machinery exports from Italy, together comprising 38% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of +33.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for flexographic printing machinery exports from Italy, comprising 21% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 9.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +13.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+0.9% per year) and Spain (+8.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average flexographic printing machinery export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 37%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2016 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 France ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Oman ($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 (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Flexographic Printing Machinery Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, overseas purchases of flexographic printing machinery increased by 3.9% to X units, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 108% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, flexographic printing machinery imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X units) constituted the largest supplier of flexographic printing machinery to Italy, accounting for a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, flexographic printing machinery imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), eightfold. Denmark (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to +29.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+60.0% per year) and Denmark (+22.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of flexographic printing machinery to Italy, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Denmark ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at +14.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (+11.4% per year) and China (+92.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average flexographic printing machinery import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by 9.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, faced a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 32% 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.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+39.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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