The import of printers, copying machines, and facsimile machines to Sweden has been steadily declining from 2013 to 2023, with a significant drop in volume from 625.54 thousand items to 281.3 thousand items, reflecting a consistent downward trend. The year-on-year variation over the last two years was -10.23% in 2022 and -9.02% in 2023. The CAGR for the last five years has averaged -8%, underscoring this sustained decrease.
Future trends based on forecasts indicate this decline will continue, projecting a further drop to 135.97 thousand items by 2028, with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of -11.55%. Factors influencing this trend likely include increased digitization, cloud storage solutions, and a shift towards more sustainable, paper-free business practices. Key points to watch for include technological advancements in digital solutions and changes in consumer behavior towards less reliance on printed documents.
