Switzerland: Market for Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines 2025

Market Size for Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines in Switzerland

For the third year in a row, the Swiss printers and copying machines market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -15.5% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption showed a abrupt slump. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, shipments abroad of printers, copying machines and facsimile machines increased by 74% to X units for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, printers and copying machines exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 115% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X units), Germany (X units) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units) were the main destinations of printers and copying machines exports from Switzerland, together comprising 53% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo (with a CAGR of +250.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for printers and copying machines exported from Switzerland worldwide, with a combined 46% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, the Netherlands, Spain, Denmark, Belgium, South Korea, Lithuania, Sweden, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Albania, which together accounted for a further 25%.

Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a CAGR of +258.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average printers and copying machines export price amounted to $X per unit, falling by -28.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 69% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Albania ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+26.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines

Imports into Switzerland

Printers and copying machines imports into Switzerland shrank modestly to X units in 2021, with a decrease of -1.5% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, printers and copying machines imports fell to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest printers and copying machines supplier to Switzerland, with a 50% share of total imports. Moreover, printers and copying machines imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X units), with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to -2.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (-4.5% per year) and Germany (-3.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest printers and copying machines suppliers to Switzerland were China ($X), Germany ($X) and Japan ($X), together comprising 59% of total imports. Vietnam, the Netherlands, the Philippines, Israel and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

The Philippines, with a CAGR of +52.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average printers and copying machines import price amounted to $X per unit, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 7.5% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while the price for Vietnam ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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