Printing consumables and machine parts market in United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2019, the US market for printing consumables and machine parts maintained a stable volume around 205 thousand tons. This steadiness was supported by continuous innovation and R&D investment from dominant companies like HP and Canon, coupled with growing demand for laser printer consumables in office environments and an emerging preference for eco-friendly materials.

Market volume declined to 196 thousand tons in 2020, primarily due to global supply-chain disruptions that constrained raw material availability for inks and components. This shortage increased production costs and limited product availability, leading to a contraction in both physical volume and market value.

The market recovered in 2021 and 2022, with volume reaching 205.7 thousand tons and value peaking at over $11 billion in 2021. This rebound was driven by the expansion of digital printing technology into packaging, textiles, and advertising sectors, alongside rising demand for customized printing solutions, which also contributed to higher-value product sales.

Production printing consumables and machine parts in United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Production of printing consumables and machine parts in the United States, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 133.2 thousand tons, marking a 9.7% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 18.4%, which translates to an average annual decline of 6.6%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 164.4 thousand tons. The most significant drop occurred in 2019 with a 10.3% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 0.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands 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, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, also fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, production was valued at 4 199 million US dollars, representing a 6.5% year-over-year decline. The peak value was observed in 2018 at 4 679 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 10.8% during the period.

Annual dynamics of production in United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports printing consumables and machine parts from United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of printing consumables and machine parts from the United States, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 89.5 thousand tons, reflecting a substantial decline of 21.9% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports dropped by 33.7%, averaging an annual decrease of 12.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, the main destinations for US exports of printing consumables and machine parts in volume terms were Canada, Mexico, and Singapore. Canada accounted for 36.4% of exports, Mexico for 14.1%, and Singapore for 5.1%. Together, these three countries represented 55.5% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

The value of printing consumables and machine parts exports from the United States, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports were valued at 2 822 million US dollars, down 19.2% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 19.2%, with an average annual decline of 6.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 3 558 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 1.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, US exports of printing consumables and machine parts in value terms were not heavily concentrated among a few key markets. Canada accounted for 26.4% of export value, Mexico for 14.7%, and Germany for 7.0%. Combined, these three countries represented 48.1% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in value, 2017-2020

Imports printing consumables and machine parts to United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of printing consumables and machine parts into the United States, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, totaled 152.3 thousand tons in 2020, showing a significant reduction of 12.0% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 18.1%, with an average annual decline of 6.4%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 4.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in kind, 2017-2020, K t

During 2017-2020, Japan, China, and Malaysia were consistently the top suppliers of printing consumables and machine parts to the United States in volume terms. Japan accounted for 25.5% of imports, China for 20.8%, and Malaysia for 14.8%. Together, these three countries made up 61.1% of total import flows.

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

World map of product's imports to United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Imports of printing consumables and machine parts into the United States, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 7 854 million US dollars, down 11.9% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value decreased by 17.4%, with an average annual decline of 6.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Japan, China, and Malaysia remained the principal suppliers of printing consumables and machine parts to the United States in value terms. Japan accounted for 29.3% of import value, China for 25.3%, and Malaysia for 18.3%. Combined, these three countries represented 72.9% of total imports.

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

World map of product's imports to United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in value, 2017-2020