SADC: Printing Press Market 2024

Printing Press Market Size in SADC

The SADC printing press market soared to $X in 2022, picking up by 21% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Printing Press Production in SADC

In value terms, printing press production fell sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 1,964% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Printing Press Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, shipments abroad of printing presses increased by 28% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 40% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, printing press exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a noticeable slump. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, accounting for X units, which was near 92% of total exports in 2022. Mauritius (X units) held a relatively small share of total exports.

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of printing presses. Mauritius (-9.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Africa (+8.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Mauritius saw its share reduced by -5.5% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest printing press supplier in SADC, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mauritius ($X), with a 1.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa totaled -3.2%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per unit in 2022, surging by 26% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 89% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per unit), while Mauritius totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (-3.4%).

Printing Press Imports

Imports in SADC

Printing press imports soared to X units in 2022, with an increase of 50% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 130% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, printing press imports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X units) represented the largest importer of printing presses, creating 61% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Mozambique (X units), Botswana (X units) and Mauritius (X units), together achieving a 28% share of total imports. Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units), Angola (X units) and Zambia (X units) took a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Democratic Republic of the Congo (+23.7%), Mozambique (+7.9%), Angola (+7.2%) and Mauritius (+3.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Democratic Republic of the Congo emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of +23.7% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Botswana (-7.9%) and Zambia (-13.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Africa (+12 p.p.), Mozambique (+8.7 p.p.) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (+2.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Zambia (-5.9 p.p.) and Botswana (-7.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported printing presses in SADC, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Angola ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Zambia, with an 8% share.

In South Africa, printing press imports contracted by an average annual rate of -13.1% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Angola (+4.4% per year) and Zambia (+0.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per unit in 2022, declining by -35.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by 85%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per unit), while Mozambique ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zambia (+15.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform