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Kuwait: Printing Press Market 2024

Printing Press Market Size in Kuwait

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the Kuwaiti printing press market, when its value increased by 45% to $X. In general, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Printing Press Exports

Exports from Kuwait

Printing press exports from Kuwait expanded remarkably to X units in 2022, surging by 7.5% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 118% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, printing press exports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 902% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Jordan (X units) was the main destination for printing press exports from Kuwait, accounting for a 55% share of total exports. Moreover, printing press exports to Jordan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Saudi Arabia (X units), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Jordan totaled +57.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+4.0% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+11.1% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), India ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the largest markets for printing press exported from Kuwait worldwide, with a combined 92% share of total exports. Jordan, Egypt and Bahrain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 8.3%.

Jordan, with a CAGR of +14.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 printing press export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, reducing by -14.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 379%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 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 India ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($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 Iraq (+80.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Printing Press Imports

Imports into Kuwait

In 2022, purchases abroad of printing presses increased by 35% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 500% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, printing press imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 175%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X units), the United Arab Emirates (X units) and Lebanon (X units) were the main suppliers of printing press imports to Kuwait, with a combined 51% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Lebanon (with a CAGR of +35.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Lebanon ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest printing press suppliers to Kuwait, together accounting for 28% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Lebanon, with a CAGR of +36.5%, recorded 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

The average printing press import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by 7.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 66%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($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 United States (+22.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for printing presses in the world?

The Netherlands constituted the country with the largest volume of printing press consumption, accounting for 45% of total volume. Moreover, printing press consumption in the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, China, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 3.9% share.

What are the largest producers of printing presses in the world?

The Netherlands remains the largest printing press producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 52% of total volume. Moreover, printing press production in the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Germany, fivefold. China ranked third in terms of total production with a 9.7% share.

What are the leading suppliers of printing presses to Kuwait?

In value terms, the United States, Italy and Germany appeared to be the largest printing press suppliers to Kuwait, with a combined 57% share of total imports. China, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Taiwan Chinese), India, Lebanon, the Netherlands and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

What are the leading importers of printing presses from Kuwait?

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates remains the key foreign market for printing press exports from Kuwait, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by India, with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with an 8.7% share.

What is the average export price for printing presses in Kuwait?

The average printing press export price stood at $8,442 per ton in 2021, growing by 12% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for printing presses in Kuwait?

The average printing press import price stood at $17,391 per ton in 2021, shrinking by -16.1% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the printing press market in Kuwait. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 28232200 - Sheet fed office type offset printing machinery, for sheet size. .22 x .36 cm
Prodcom 28941530 - Printing machinery for printing textile materials (excluding offset, flexographic, letterpress and gravure printing machinery)
Prodcom 28991330 - Reel fed offset printing machinery
Prodcom 28991390 - Other offset printing machinery
Prodcom 28991410 - Reel fed letterpress printing machinery (excluding flexographic printing)
Prodcom 28991430 - Flexographic printing machinery
Prodcom 28991450 - Gravure printing machinery
Prodcom 28991490 - Other printing machinery, excluding those of the office type, n .e.c.

Country coverage:

Kuwait

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Kuwait
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023