Libya: Market for Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines 2025

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

The Libyan printers and copying machines market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, with an increase of 290% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption showed a modest expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines

Exports from Libya

For the third consecutive year, Libya recorded decline in shipments abroad of printers, copying machines and facsimile machines, which decreased by -25% to X units in 2021. In general, exports recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 567% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, printers and copying machines exports fell dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 641% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sudan (X units) and Malta (X units) were the main destinations of printers and copying machines exports from Libya.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Malta (with a CAGR of +3.2%).

In value terms, Malta ($X) remains the key foreign market for printers, copying machines and facsimile machines exports from Libya, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sudan ($X), with a 17% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Malta amounted to +28.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sudan (-11.5% per year) and France (-44.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average printers and copying machines export price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 3.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 460% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2016 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Malta ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Sudan ($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 Malta (+24.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines

Imports into Libya

Printers and copying machines imports into Libya skyrocketed to X units in 2021, increasing by 238% on the previous year. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 268% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, printers and copying machines imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a tangible expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X units), China (X units) and France (X units) were the main suppliers of printers and copying machines imports to Libya, with a combined 55% share of total imports. Spain, Germany and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 5.9%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +57.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of printers, copying machines and facsimile machines to Libya, comprising 17% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 7.8% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates amounted to -7.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+5.6% per year) and France (-1.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average printers and copying machines import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, picking up by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 78% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+19.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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