Italy: Market for Reel Fed Letterpress Printing Machinery 2025

Market Size for Reel Fed Letterpress Printing Machinery in Italy

The Italian market for reel fed letterpress printing machinery skyrocketed to $X in 2022, increasing by 131% against the previous year. In general, consumption posted prominent growth. Reel fed letterpress printing machinery consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Reel Fed Letterpress Printing Machinery in Italy

In value terms, reel fed letterpress printing machinery production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Reel Fed Letterpress Printing Machinery

Exports from Italy

In 2022, shipments abroad of reel fed letterpress printing machinery increased by 42% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 155% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, reel fed letterpress printing machinery exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 146% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Israel (X units) was the main destination for reel fed letterpress printing machinery exports from Italy, accounting for a 46% share of total exports. Moreover, reel fed letterpress printing machinery exports to Israel exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Mexico (X units), with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Israel totaled +22.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+33.4% per year) and Mexico (-21.5% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for reel fed letterpress printing machinery exports from Italy, comprising 26% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France amounted to +31.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+13.2% per year) and Germany (+7.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for reel fed letterpress printing machinery stood at $X per unit in 2022, with a decrease of -50.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($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 Estonia (+238.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Reel Fed Letterpress Printing Machinery

Imports into Italy

In 2022, supplies from abroad of reel fed letterpress printing machinery increased by 192% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports saw buoyant growth. Imports peaked at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, reel fed letterpress printing machinery imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight curtailment. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest reel fed letterpress printing machinery supplier to Italy, with a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, reel fed letterpress printing machinery imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X units), fivefold. The UK (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +76.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+5.3% per year) and the UK (+4.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of reel fed letterpress printing machinery to Italy, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 6.7% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled +29.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+49.6% per year) and the UK (+6.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for reel fed letterpress printing machinery stood at $X per unit in 2022, waning by -3.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 197% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 ($X per unit), while the price for Spain ($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 (+22.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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