Poland: Printing Press Market 2024

Printing Press Market Size in Poland

In 2022, the Polish printing press market increased by 64% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption posted a measured expansion. 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 Production in Poland

In value terms, printing press production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Printing Press Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, approx. X units of printing presses were exported from Poland; increasing by 47% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, printing press exports reached $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), the United States (X units) and the Netherlands (X units) were the main destinations of printing press exports from Poland, with a combined 74% share of total exports. Ukraine, China, Russia, Malaysia and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Malaysia (with a CAGR of +68.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for printing press exported from Poland were the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 45% share of total exports. Russia, India, the Netherlands, Ukraine and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

Among the main countries of destination, Malaysia, with a CAGR of +35.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, 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, which is down by -27.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 79%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Russia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($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 China (+27.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Printing Press Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, approx. X units of printing presses were imported into Poland; waning by -18.2% on 2021. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 672% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, printing press imports declined notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X units) constituted the largest supplier of printing press to Poland, with a 33% share of total imports. Moreover, printing press imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Switzerland (X units), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+43.8% per year) and Switzerland (+36.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of printing presses to Poland, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 9.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at -3.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+21.7% per year) and Italy (-4.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average printing press import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, picking up by 2.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 87%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while the price for Austria ($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 UK (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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