Printers And Copying Machines Market

The article discusses the declining demand for printers and copying machines worldwide, with forecasts of a decrease in market volume and value over the next eight years. It provides insights into consumption trends, market performance, production volumes, imports, and exports of these products, highlighting key countries and their roles in the market.

Market Forecast

Depressed by shrinking demand for printers and copying machines worldwide, the market is expected to continue its downward consumption trend over the next eight years. The performance of the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of -4.2% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to depress the market volume to 44M units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of -3.2% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $10.2B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines

Global printers and copying machines consumption totaled 62M units in 2022, surging by 3.2% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a perceptible decrease. Global consumption peaked at 77M units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The global printers and copying machines market revenue was estimated at $13.3B in 2022, growing by 12% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, saw a noticeable curtailment. Over the period under review, the global market attained the peak level at $17.9B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were the United States (10M units), China (7.6M units) and Singapore (7.3M units), with a combined 40% share of global consumption.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the key consuming countries, was attained by Singapore (with a CAGR of +19.9%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($2.2B), China ($1.4B) and the Netherlands ($990M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2022, together comprising 35% of the global market. Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, France, Germany, Mexico, the UK, India and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

Singapore, with a CAGR of +18.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to market size among the main consuming countries over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the highest levels of printers and copying machines per capita consumption was registered in Singapore (1,259 units per 1000 persons), followed by the Netherlands (214 units per 1000 persons), Malaysia (86 units per 1000 persons) and the United States (31 units per 1000 persons), while the world average per capita consumption of printers and copying machines was estimated at 7.9 units per 1000 persons.

In Singapore, printers and copying machines per capita consumption increased at an average annual rate of +18.7% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (+15.0% per year) and Malaysia (+14.1% per year).

Production

World Production of Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines

Global printers and copying machines production declined modestly to 69M units in 2022, with a decrease of -2.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production showed a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, global production attained the maximum volume at 85M units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, printers and copying machines production contracted to $12.8B in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 18%. Over the period under review, global production reached the maximum level at $19.2B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country

The country with the largest volume of printers and copying machines production was China (29M units), comprising approx. 42% of total volume. Moreover, printers and copying machines production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the Philippines (9.8M units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Singapore (6.1M units), with an 8.9% share.

In China, printers and copying machines production decreased by an average annual rate of -3.7% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Philippines (+75.5% per year) and Singapore (+15.4% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines

In 2022, supplies from abroad of printers, copying machines and facsimile machines increased by 1.7% to 58M units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Global imports peaked at 74M units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, printers and copying machines imports reached $12.5B in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 13%. Over the period under review, global imports attained the maximum at $16.1B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports By Country

In 2022, the United States (12M units), distantly followed by the Netherlands (4.3M units), Singapore (3.8M units), China (3.6M units), Germany (3.5M units) and Hong Kong SAR (3.4M units) represented the main importers of printers, copying machines and facsimile machines, together committing 52% of total imports. The UK (2.3M units), Japan (2M units), India (1.8M units), Mexico (1.3M units), Belgium (1.3M units), Russia (1.3M units) and the United Arab Emirates (1.1M units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The United States experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of printers, copying machines and facsimile machines. At the same time, Belgium (+7.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +7.0% from 2012-2022. The UK and China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Mexico (-1.1%), Japan (-1.3%), Singapore (-1.5%), India (-1.6%), the Netherlands (-2.1%), the United Arab Emirates (-3.4%), Russia (-5.4%), Hong Kong SAR (-6.3%) and Germany (-7.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United States (+5.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while Hong Kong SAR and Germany saw its share reduced by -3% and -4% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($2.5B) constitutes the largest market for imported printers, copying machines and facsimile machines worldwide, comprising 20% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($1.1B), with a 9.1% share of global imports. It was followed by Germany, with an 8.4% share.

In the United States, printers and copying machines imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-3.8% per year) and Germany (-4.2% per year).

Import Prices By Country

The average printers and copying machines import price stood at $213 per unit in 2022, with an increase of 3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 4.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $228 per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Germany ($302 per unit), while Hong Kong SAR ($88 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+3.3%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines

In 2022, global exports of printers, copying machines and facsimile machines declined to 65M units, waning by -3.8% against the year before. Overall, exports recorded a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at 74M units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, printers and copying machines exports reached $13.5B in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 20% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at $17.2B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports By Country

In 2022, China (25M units) was the main exporter of printers, copying machines and facsimile machines, making up 38% of total exports. The Philippines (9.2M units) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 14% share, followed by the Netherlands (7%), Vietnam (4.6%) and Hong Kong SAR (4.5%). The following exporters - Singapore (2.6M units), Germany (2.4M units), Malaysia (1.9M units), the United States (1.8M units), Thailand (1.4M units) and Indonesia (1.1M units) - together made up 17% of total exports.

Exports from China decreased at an average annual rate of -1.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the Philippines (+11.6%), Thailand (+6.4%), Indonesia (+3.8%) and Vietnam (+1.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Philippines emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +11.6% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the Netherlands (-3.4%), the United States (-4.3%), Malaysia (-5.1%), Singapore (-5.5%), Germany (-8.4%) and Hong Kong SAR (-9.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the Philippines increased by +14 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($3.2B) remains the largest printers and copying machines supplier worldwide, comprising 24% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($1.3B), with a 9.3% share of global exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China amounted to -4.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Vietnam (+0.1% per year) and the Netherlands (-4.7% per year).

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average printers and copying machines export price amounted to $209 per unit, growing by 6.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 11%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $257 per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($472 per unit), while the Philippines ($89 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+6.5%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform