Japan: Market for Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines 2024

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

The Japanese printers and copying machines market declined to $X in 2021, falling by -9.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a noticeable contraction. Printers and copying machines consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines in Japan

In value terms, printers and copying machines production rose to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines

Exports from Japan

In 2021, the amount of printers, copying machines and facsimile machines exported from Japan skyrocketed to X units, rising by 19% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, exports, however, recorded a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, printers and copying machines exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable decrease. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units), Mexico (X units) and the Netherlands (X units) were the main destinations of printers and copying machines exports from Japan, together accounting for 71% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Mexico (with a CAGR of +84.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for printers, copying machines and facsimile machines exports from Japan, comprising 35% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Mexico, with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled -5.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-2.6% per year) and Mexico (+42.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average printers and copying machines export price amounted to $X per unit, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 7.4%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Hong Kong SAR (+33.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines

Imports into Japan

In 2021, approx. X units of printers, copying machines and facsimile machines were imported into Japan; surging by 2.4% against 2020 figures. In general, imports, however, showed a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 17%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, printers and copying machines imports dropped to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 9.8%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest printers and copying machines supplier to Japan, with a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, printers and copying machines imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (X units), threefold. Indonesia (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at -1.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+4.3% per year) and Indonesia (-1.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of printers, copying machines and facsimile machines to Japan, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Vietnam ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled -7.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+11.9% per year) and Thailand (-5.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average printers and copying machines import price amounted to $X per unit, declining by -8.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 11%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per unit), while the price for the Philippines ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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