Western Europe Hardcopy Print Page Volumes Forecast, 2022–2026
This IDC Market Forecast provides an in-depth look at the Western European page volumes for the inkjet and laser market. The study contains quantitative and qualitative data analysis derived from actual printer shipments calculations. Forecasts page volumes are provided for 2022 to 2026."Page volumes have been in decline for years before the COVID-19 pandemic hit Western Europe; they will not return to pre-pandemic levels as various factors have contributed to accelerating the decline in the short term. Although long-term forecasts continue to show contraction in page volumes, this decline will likely be steady rather than dramatic," said Phil Sargeant, senior program director, IDC Imaging, Printing, and Document Solutions Group.
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- IDC Market Forecast Figure
- Executive Summary
- Advice for Technology Suppliers
- Supply Chain Issues Continue to Stifle Shipments
- Sustainability Remains High on Agendas and may have a Negative Impact on the Printed Page
- Inflation and the Current Economic Situation Are Leading to Price Pressures
- Hybrid Working Is Here to Stay
- The Number of Global Brands will Likely Decrease Through Consolidation
- Subscriptions Models Remain Popular and Are Moving from Homes to Businesses
- Customers Are Demanding Recycled and Remanufactured Devices
- Market Forecast
- Market Context
- Drivers and Inhibitors
- Drivers
- The Return to Work may Slow Down Page Volume Declines
- Subscription Services can Enable Users to Print More for Less
- Inhibitors
- Supply Chain Issues may Continue to Affect Page Volume Growth in Some Segments
- The Economic Situation and Inflation will Likely Lead to Reduced Print
- Continued Digitization will Continue to Put Pressure on the Printed Page
- Significant Market Developments
- Supply Chain Issues will Continue to Impact Print into 2023
- High Inflation, Negative GDP, and General Economy Woes will Likely Lead to Reduced Investments
- Changes from Prior Forecast
- Market Definition
- Methodology
- Related Research
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