U.S.: Gravure Printing Machinery Market 2025

Gravure Printing Machinery Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. gravure printing machinery market rose rapidly to $X in 2022, increasing by 8.3% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Gravure Printing Machinery Production in the U.S.

In value terms, gravure printing machinery production expanded modestly to $X in 2022. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 23%. Gravure printing machinery production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Gravure Printing Machinery Exports

Exports from the U.S.

Gravure printing machinery exports from the United States declined significantly to X units in 2022, with a decrease of -50.6% against the year before. In general, exports faced a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 47% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, gravure printing machinery exports plummeted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 69% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X units), the UK (X units) and Mexico (X units) were the main destinations of gravure printing machinery exports from the United States, with a combined 73% share of total exports. Ireland, Pakistan, Germany and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Ireland (with a CAGR of +36.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), the UK ($X) and Ireland ($X) constituted the largest markets for gravure printing machinery exported from the United States worldwide, together comprising 71% of total exports.

Ireland, with a CAGR of +27.4%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average gravure printing machinery export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by 37% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 46% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Ireland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 Iraq (+47.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Gravure Printing Machinery Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, gravure printing machinery imports into the United States contracted notably to X units, declining by -32.6% against the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 136% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, gravure printing machinery imports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 195% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X units) constituted the largest supplier of gravure printing machinery to the United States, accounting for a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, gravure printing machinery imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X units), twofold. China (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled +38.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-7.1% per year) and China (+30.2% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and Switzerland ($X) constituted the largest gravure printing machinery suppliers to the United States, together comprising 92% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of +32.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average gravure printing machinery import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, declining by -39.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 350%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Italy ($X per unit), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+12.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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