Southern Asia: Market for Reel Fed Offset Printing Machinery 2025

Market Size for Reel Fed Offset Printing Machinery in Southern Asia

In 2022, the South Asian market for reel fed offset printing machinery decreased by -65.6% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption saw a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Reel Fed Offset Printing Machinery in Southern Asia

In value terms, reel fed offset printing machinery production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 4%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Reel Fed Offset Printing Machinery

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, the amount of reel fed offset printing machinery exported in Southern Asia soared to X units, picking up by 281% on 2021. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, reel fed offset printing machinery exports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, faced a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 53%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of reel fed offset printing machinery, namely India, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the reel fed offset printing machinery exports, with a CAGR of +31.9% from 2012 to 2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of India increased by +4 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) also remains the largest reel fed offset printing machinery supplier in Southern Asia.

In India, reel fed offset printing machinery exports shrank by an average annual rate of -13.3% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -72.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a dramatic slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 197% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for India.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to -34.3% per year.

Imports of Reel Fed Offset Printing Machinery

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of reel fed offset printing machinery, when their volume decreased by -18.4% to X units. Total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +1.0% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 36%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, reel fed offset printing machinery imports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 170%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X units) represented the main importer of reel fed offset printing machinery, making up 74% of total imports. Nepal (X units) held an 11% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Pakistan (7.7%) and Bangladesh (7.4%).

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the reel fed offset printing machinery imports, with a CAGR of +8.0% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Nepal (+2.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Pakistan (-4.5%) and Bangladesh (-10.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. India (+31 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Pakistan and Bangladesh saw its share reduced by -7.4% and -20.7% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported reel fed offset printing machinery in Southern Asia, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bangladesh ($X), with a 27% share of total imports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in India totaled -22.1%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Bangladesh (-12.6% per year) and Pakistan (-10.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per unit, falling by -16.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a sharp contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 120% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Bangladesh ($X per unit), while Nepal ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bangladesh (-2.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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