U.S.: Market for Reel Fed Offset Printing Machinery 2025

Market Size for Reel Fed Offset Printing Machinery in the U.S.

In 2022, the U.S. market for reel fed offset printing machinery decreased by -21.6% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Reel Fed Offset Printing Machinery in the U.S.

In value terms, reel fed offset printing machinery production stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 18% against the previous year. Reel fed offset printing machinery production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Reel Fed Offset Printing Machinery

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, shipments abroad of reel fed offset printing machinery increased by 41% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 147% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, reel fed offset printing machinery exports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 67% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X units) was the main destination for reel fed offset printing machinery exports from the United States, with a 83% share of total exports. Moreover, reel fed offset printing machinery exports to Mexico exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Argentina (X units), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Canada (X units), with a 2.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Mexico amounted to +21.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Argentina (-1.3% per year) and Canada (-3.5% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the key foreign market for reel fed offset printing machinery exports from the United States, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 4.3% share of total exports. It was followed by India, with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Mexico totaled +4.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (-20.1% per year) and India (-24.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for reel fed offset printing machinery amounted to $X per unit, waning by -23.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 26% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Hong Kong SAR (+10.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Reel Fed Offset Printing Machinery

Imports into the U.S.

For the third year in a row, the United States recorded decline in purchases abroad of reel fed offset printing machinery, which decreased by -20% to X units in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 163%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, reel fed offset printing machinery imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 207%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X units), Australia (X units) and Japan (X units) were the main suppliers of reel fed offset printing machinery imports to the United States, with a combined 67% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +17.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest reel fed offset printing machinery suppliers to the United States were Japan ($X), Australia ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising 90% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +31.9%, 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 import price for reel fed offset printing machinery stood at $X per unit in 2022, jumping by 86% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded mild growth. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+12.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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