Printing consumables and machine parts market in the United States

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, the U.S. market for printing consumables and machine parts remained stable at 204.9 thousand tons and USD 10.4 billion, supported by rising demand for laser printer cartridges in office environments and the adoption of eco-friendly materials. By 2019, volume edged up to 205.8 thousand tons while value fell to USD 9.9 billion, amid the expansion of multifunction devices and growing popularity of soy‑based eco‑friendly inks. However, the market contracted to 196.0 thousand tons and USD 9.2 billion in 2020 as a shift toward digitization reduced the need for traditional hardcopy printing and supply‑chain disruptions affected raw‑material availability.

The market rebounded in 2021, reaching 203.4 thousand tons and USD 11.0 billion, driven by the introduction of new inkjet print head models supporting solvent inks by Seiko Epson Corporation and rising consumer demand for environmentally friendly printing equipment. In 2022, volume continued to grow to 205.7 thousand tons, though value dipped slightly to USD 10.8 billion, fueled by the launch of specialty consumables such as Nazdar’s products and increased demand for customized printing solutions spurred by e‑commerce growth.

Production printing consumables and machine parts in the United States

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Production of printing consumables and machine parts in the United States declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output reached 133.2 K t, marking a modest 9.7% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 18.4%, which translates to an annualized decline of 6.6%. The highest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 164.4 K t. The largest year-on-year drop occurred in 2019 with a 10.3% decrease, while the biggest increase was seen in 2018 at 0.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of printing consumables and machine parts production in the United States fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 4 199 M $ US, representing a 6.5% year-on-year decline. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 4 679 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 10.8% during the period.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports printing consumables and machine parts from the United States

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of printing consumables and machine parts from the United States decreased for the third year in a row. In 2020, the United States exported 89.5 K t, showing a significant reduction of 21.9% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports dropped by 33.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -12.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Canada, Mexico, and Singapore were the top destinations for U.S. exports in kind, accounting for 36.4%, 14.1%, and 5.1% of the total, respectively. Together, these three countries made up 55.5% of all export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

The value of printing consumables and machine parts exports from the United States declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 2 822 M $ US, a substantial decrease of 19.2% from the year before. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 19.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 3 558 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 1.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

An analysis of export values from 2017 to 2020 reveals a broad distribution across many markets. Canada, Mexico, and Germany accounted for 26.4%, 14.7%, and 7.0% of total export value, respectively, together making up 48.1% of flows. The remaining 51.9% was spread among other trading partners.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020

Imports printing consumables and machine parts to the United States

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, the United States imported 152.3 K t of printing consumables and machine parts, a substantial decline of 12.0% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 18.1%, with an annualized rate of 6.4%. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2019 at 4.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, Japan, China, and Malaysia were the dominant sources for U.S. imports in kind, together accounting for 61.1% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Imports of printing consumables and machine parts into the United States fell for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import value reached 7 854 M $ US, down by 11.9% year-on-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports declined by 17.4%, which translates to an annualized decrease of 6.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Japan, China, and Malaysia remained the key sources for U.S. imports in value terms, collectively representing 72.9% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to the United States in value, 2017-2020