Reel Fed Offset Printing Machinery Market

The article provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for reel fed offset printing machinery, projecting a positive trend in consumption, production, imports, and exports over the next eight years. Key highlights include forecasted CAGR, market volume, and value by 2030, as well as detailed insights into the performance of major countries such as the UK, Singapore, Germany, Spain, and the Netherlands. The analysis covers trends in consumption, production growth rates, import and export volumes, and average prices per unit, offering a comprehensive overview of the industry.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for reel fed offset printing machinery worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +1.1% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 1M units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +7.4% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $15.1B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Reel Fed Offset Printing Machinery

In 2022, consumption of reel fed offset printing machinery increased by 4% to 951K units, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Global consumption peaked at 1.1M units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The size of the market for reel fed offset printing machinery worldwide dropped to $8.6B in 2022, waning by -10.8% 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, continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. Global consumption peaked at $17.1B in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Consumption By Country

The UK (484K units) constituted the country with the largest volume of reel fed offset printing machinery consumption, accounting for 51% of total volume. Moreover, reel fed offset printing machinery consumption in the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Singapore (124K units), fourfold. Germany (101K units) ranked third in terms of total consumption with an 11% share.

In the UK, reel fed offset printing machinery consumption increased at an average annual rate of +37.9% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of consumption growth: Singapore (+1.3% per year) and Germany (+4.9% per year).

In value terms, Singapore ($4.1B) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was held by Botswana ($531M). It was followed by Italy.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Singapore stood at +1.3%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: Botswana (+0.9% per year) and Italy (+31.3% per year).

The countries with the highest levels of reel fed offset printing machinery per capita consumption in 2022 were Botswana (30 units per 1000 persons), Singapore (21 units per 1000 persons) and the UK (7.1 units per 1000 persons).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +37.0%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Reel Fed Offset Printing Machinery

In 2022, the amount of reel fed offset printing machinery produced worldwide expanded to 888K units, surging by 2.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 5.1% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak volume of 898K units. From 2021 to 2022, global production growth failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, reel fed offset printing machinery production totaled $7.1B in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 2.5%. Global production peaked at $7.5B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country

The UK (432K units) constituted the country with the largest volume of reel fed offset printing machinery production, accounting for 49% of total volume. Moreover, reel fed offset printing machinery production in the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Singapore (123K units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (101K units), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in the UK was relatively modest. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Singapore (+0.7% per year) and Germany (+0.3% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Reel Fed Offset Printing Machinery

In 2022, supplies from abroad of reel fed offset printing machinery increased by 15% to 151K units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs at 445K units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, reel fed offset printing machinery imports reached $246M in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 17%. Global imports peaked at $733M in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports By Country

The UK was the main importing country with an import of about 69K units, which resulted at 46% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Spain (14K units), generating a 9.2% share of total imports. France (4.6K units), Italy (4.4K units), the Netherlands (4.1K units), the Dominican Republic (4K units), Russia (3.5K units), Egypt (3.4K units), Slovakia (2.9K units), South Africa (2.5K units) and Qatar (2.3K units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into the UK decreased at an average annual rate of -5.6% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Spain (+31.7%), the Dominican Republic (+29.5%), Slovakia (+17.6%), Qatar (+14.0%), Italy (+8.0%) and France (+2.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Spain emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +31.7% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the Netherlands (-18.7%), Egypt (-19.8%), Russia (-24.1%) and South Africa (-27.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the UK (+17 p.p.), Spain (+9 p.p.), the Dominican Republic (+2.6 p.p.), Italy (+2.4 p.p.), France (+2.2 p.p.) and Slovakia (+1.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2012-2022, the share of Egypt (-5 p.p.), the Netherlands (-5 p.p.), Russia (-10.8 p.p.) and South Africa (-12.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest reel fed offset printing machinery importing markets worldwide were Spain ($45M), the Netherlands ($32M) and Italy ($19M), together accounting for 39% of global imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Spain, with a CAGR of +23.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

The average import price for reel fed offset printing machinery stood at $1,627 per unit in 2022, reducing by -7.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 148%. Global import price peaked at $3,095 per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($7,691 per unit), while South Africa ($96 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 (+27.4%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Reel Fed Offset Printing Machinery

In 2022, overseas shipments of reel fed offset printing machinery were finally on the rise to reach 88K units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, faced a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 137%. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the peak figure at 600K units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, reel fed offset printing machinery exports stood at $243M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 24% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at $1B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports By Country

In 2022, the UK (17K units), followed by Australia (11K units), South Africa (7.5K units), Belgium (6.8K units), Turkey (6.5K units), the United States (5.4K units), the Netherlands (5.4K units), India (4.9K units), Italy (4.7K units) and Japan (4.4K units) were the largest exporters of reel fed offset printing machinery, together generating 84% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +82.4%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($53M) remains the largest reel fed offset printing machinery supplier worldwide, comprising 22% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($22M), with a 9.2% share of global exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 7.9% share.

In the UK, reel fed offset printing machinery exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (-11.7% per year) and the United States (-12.3% per year).

Export Prices By Country

The average export price for reel fed offset printing machinery stood at $2,750 per unit in 2022, declining by -3.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 67%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $3,230 per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($4,188 per unit), while South Africa ($69 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+41.0%), while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform