SADC: Market for Reel Fed Offset Printing Machinery 2025

Market Size for Reel Fed Offset Printing Machinery in SADC

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the SADC market for reel fed offset printing machinery, when its value decreased by -26.1% to $X. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Reel Fed Offset Printing Machinery in SADC

In value terms, reel fed offset printing machinery production declined remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 2,988%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Reel Fed Offset Printing Machinery

Exports in SADC

For the fourth consecutive year, SADC recorded growth in shipments abroad of reel fed offset printing machinery, which increased by 8% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 254% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, reel fed offset printing machinery exports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 94% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, finishing at X units, which was near 97% of total exports in 2022. Mauritius (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +10.8% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mauritius (+12.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mauritius emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of +12.5% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of South Africa increased by +1.6 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest reel fed offset printing machinery supplier in SADC, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mauritius ($X), with a 2.6% share of total exports.

In South Africa, reel fed offset printing machinery exports decreased by an average annual rate of -2.6% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per unit in 2022, reducing by -16.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 48%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per unit), while South Africa stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (-12.1%).

Imports of Reel Fed Offset Printing Machinery

Imports in SADC

In 2022, the amount of reel fed offset printing machinery imported in SADC reduced to X units, waning by -13.4% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 431%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, reel fed offset printing machinery imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 118% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Mozambique (X units), South Africa (X units) and Mauritius (X units) represented roughly 71% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Zambia (X units), constituting a 13% share of total imports. The following importers - Swaziland (X units), Tanzania (X units) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units) - together made up 8% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Mauritius (with a CAGR of +52.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Zambia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported reel fed offset printing machinery in SADC, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Zambia stood at +18.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tanzania (-2.6% per year) and South Africa (-32.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per unit in 2022, reducing by -25.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by 126%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per unit), while Mozambique ($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 (+7.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform