Romania: Printing Press Market 2024

Printing Press Market Size in Romania

The Romanian printing press market fell to $X in 2022, dropping by -5.4% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +56.8% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Printing Press Production in Romania

In value terms, printing press production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 0.7%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Printing Press Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, exports of printing presses from Romania reduced markedly to X units, waning by -66.4% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 749%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units, and then dropped notably in the following year.

In value terms, printing press exports declined slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 40% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Moldova (X units), Uzbekistan (X units) and the Netherlands (X units) were the main destinations of printing press exports from Romania, together accounting for 79% of total exports. Bulgaria, Lithuania, the United States, the UK, Spain and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +44.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for printing presses exports from Romania, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bulgaria ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands stood at +63.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bulgaria (+28.4% per year) and the United States (+45.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average printing press export price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 189% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($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 the Netherlands (+29.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Printing Press Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, the amount of printing presses imported into Romania fell notably to X units, which is down by -34.9% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 62%. Imports peaked at X units in 2021, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, printing press imports reached $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 118% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Hungary (X units), Italy (X units) and the Netherlands (X units) were the main suppliers of printing press imports to Romania, with a combined 53% share of total imports. China, Serbia, the United States, Germany, France, the UK, Austria and Malta lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Serbia (with a CAGR of +95.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of printing presses to Romania, comprising 33% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to -7.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-2.4% per year) and the United States (+37.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average printing press import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 113%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 ($X per unit), while the price for Serbia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malta (+92.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :