Middle East: Market for Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines 2025

Market Size for Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines in the Middle East

In 2021, the Middle Eastern printers and copying machines market increased by 49% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines in the Middle East

In value terms, printers and copying machines production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines

Exports in the Middle East

Printers and copying machines exports shrank slightly to X units in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, printers and copying machines exports surged to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +61.8% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Israel was the largest exporter of printers, copying machines and facsimile machines in the Middle East, with the volume of exports finishing at X units, which was near 64% of total exports in 2021. The United Arab Emirates (X units) took a 29% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Turkey (4.9%).

Israel was also the fastest-growing in terms of the printers, copying machines and facsimile machines exports, with a CAGR of +7.4% from 2012 to 2021. Turkey (-2.3%) and the United Arab Emirates (-6.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Israel (+30 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of the United Arab Emirates (-24.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Israel ($X) remains the largest printers and copying machines supplier in the Middle East, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 12% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Israel amounted to +12.0%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-0.3% per year) and Turkey (+6.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per unit, growing by 35% against the previous year. Export price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, printers and copying machines export price increased by +75.5% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 42%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per unit), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+9.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines

Imports in the Middle East

In 2021, after six years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of printers, copying machines and facsimile machines, when their volume increased by 25% to X units. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, printers and copying machines imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a noticeable descent. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X units) and Saudi Arabia (X units) prevails in imports structure, together mixing up 77% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Turkey (X units), making up a 6.8% share of total imports. Israel (X units), Iraq (X units), Iran (X units) and Kuwait (X units) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Iraq (with a CAGR of +7.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported printers, copying machines and facsimile machines in the Middle East, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a 9.6% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, printers and copying machines imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Turkey (-2.3% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-10.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per unit, rising by 24% against the previous year. Import price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, printers and copying machines import price increased by +78.4% against 2015 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per unit), while Saudi Arabia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (+6.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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