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Mexico: Flexographic Printing Machinery Market 2025

Flexographic Printing Machinery Market Size in Mexico

After three years of decline, the Mexican flexographic printing machinery market increased by 73% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Flexographic Printing Machinery Production in Mexico

In value terms, flexographic printing machinery production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume decreased by 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Flexographic Printing Machinery Exports

Exports from Mexico

In 2022, flexographic printing machinery exports from Mexico dropped significantly to X units, waning by -66.7% on the previous year. In general, exports saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 214%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, flexographic printing machinery exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 243% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for flexographic printing machinery exports from Mexico, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States stood at -14.0%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) also remains the key foreign market for flexographic printing machinery exports from Mexico.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States amounted to -8.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average flexographic printing machinery export price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 263% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a tangible expansion. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +6.9% per year.

Flexographic Printing Machinery Imports

Imports into Mexico

In 2022, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of flexographic printing machinery, when their volume increased by 30% to X units. Overall, imports, however, recorded a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 57%. Imports peaked at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, flexographic printing machinery imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 92% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest flexographic printing machinery supplier to Mexico, accounting for a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, flexographic printing machinery imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X units), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +6.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+3.6% per year) and Germany (+1.2% per year).

In value terms, the largest flexographic printing machinery suppliers to Mexico were the United States ($X), China ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 78% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +13.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average flexographic printing machinery import price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 29% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 90%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat 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 the United States (+7.1%), 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 flexographic printing machinery in the world?

The Netherlands remains the largest flexographic printing machinery consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 58% of total volume. Moreover, flexographic printing machinery consumption in the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, China, sixfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 5.1% share.

What are the largest producers of flexographic printing machinery in the world?

The country with the largest volume of flexographic printing machinery production was the Netherlands, comprising approx. 75% of total volume. Moreover, flexographic printing machinery production in the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, China, more than tenfold. Germany ranked third in terms of total production with a 2.5% share.

What are the leading suppliers of flexographic printing machinery to Mexico?

In value terms, Germany, China and the United States were the largest flexographic printing machinery suppliers to Mexico, together comprising 92% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of flexographic printing machinery from Mexico?

In value terms, the United States remains the key foreign market for flexographic printing machinery exports from Mexico, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK, with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Guatemala, with a 9% share.

What is the average export price for flexographic printing machinery in Mexico?

In 2021, the average flexographic printing machinery export price amounted to $15,089 per ton, with a decrease of -14.9% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for flexographic printing machinery in Mexico?

In 2021, the average flexographic printing machinery import price amounted to $35,572 per ton, growing by 35% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the flexographic printing machinery market in Mexico. 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 28991430 - Flexographic printing machinery

Country coverage:

Mexico

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Mexico
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 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
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, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024