Italy: Gravure Printing Machinery Market 2025

Gravure Printing Machinery Market Size in Italy

After two years of decline, the Italian gravure printing machinery market increased by 12% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Gravure Printing Machinery Production in Italy

In value terms, gravure printing machinery production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Gravure Printing Machinery Exports

Exports from Italy

Gravure printing machinery exports from Italy skyrocketed to X units in 2022, with an increase of 173% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 185%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, gravure printing machinery exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 61%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Colombia (X units) was the main destination for gravure printing machinery exports from Italy, accounting for a 57% share of total exports. Moreover, gravure printing machinery exports to Colombia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Malaysia (X units), threefold. South Korea (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Colombia amounted to +108.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malaysia (+88.1% per year) and South Korea (+31.0% per year).

In value terms, South Korea ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for gravure printing machinery exports from Italy, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Colombia ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Mexico, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to South Korea totaled +39.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Colombia (+81.7% per year) and Mexico (+56.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average gravure printing machinery export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, waning by -51.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 410%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($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 South Korea (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Gravure Printing Machinery Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, supplies from abroad of gravure printing machinery increased by 17% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 823%. Imports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, gravure printing machinery imports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 512%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of gravure printing machinery to Italy, accounting for a 87% share of total imports. Moreover, gravure printing machinery imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X units), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +41.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+11.6% per year) and Albania (+18.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of gravure printing machinery to Italy, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with an 18% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +40.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+12.7% per year) and Albania (-8.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average gravure printing machinery import price amounted to $X per unit, waning by -16.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 112% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 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 Germany ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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