The import volume of printers, copying machines, and facsimile machines to Austria displayed fluctuating trends from 2013 to 2023, peaking in 2016 at 412.98 thousand items. Subsequently, there was a marked decline, reaching 271.72 thousand items in 2023, a -3.26% year-on-year change from 2022. The five-year CAGR (2018-2023) was -1.75%, signaling a persistent downward trend. Forecasts predict this decline will continue, with an estimated average annual decrease of -3.07% leading to 224.23 thousand items by 2028, representing a cumulative drop of -14.44% from 2023.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements reducing the need for traditional hardware, the impact of digital transformation, and potential economic fluctuations influencing import levels. Additionally, shifts in global supply chain dynamics could further affect these imports.
