China was the largest outside supplier.
What this market covers
Office machines that print, copy, scan and often fax in one unit. Offices, schools and home workers buy or lease them.
Typical segments
- Laser multifunction printers
- Inkjet multifunction printers
- Production and wide-format units
- Managed print service fleets
Source: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value rose 2% from 2020 to 2025, a direct read on EU demand for sourced supply.
- Supply is concentrated: one country provided a large share of extra-EU imports in 2025.
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU imported €2.53 billion of products under CN code 84433100 (Machines which perform two or more of the functions of printing, copying or facsimile) from outside the EU in 2025. | 2.53 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 84433100 were up 2% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€2.48 billion), calculated from Eurostat values. | +2 % since 2020 | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 84433100 to countries outside the EU were worth €911.3 million in 2025. | 911.3 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 84433100 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €3.10 billion in 2025. | 3.10 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| China was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 84433100 to the EU in 2025, with €766.6 million, or 30% of extra-EU imports. | 766.6 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 84433100 to the United States were €2.1 million in 2025. | 2.1 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 84433100 was €12.72 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 12.72 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Netherlands was the largest EU exporter of CN 84433100 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €360.0 million. | 360.0 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 591 enterprises in NACE class C2823 (Manufacture of office machinery and equipment (except computers and peripheral equipment)) in 2023. | 591 enterprises | 2023 | Eurostat |
| EU enterprises in NACE class C2823 had net turnover of €3.21 billion in 2023. | 3.21 EUR billion | 2023 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C2823 employed 13,607 people across the EU in 2023. | 13,607 persons employed | 2023 | Eurostat |
Sources and method
The figures on this page come from the public sources listed below. Read how we work.
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 1
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 84433100, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 2529303446
- Figure 2
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 84433100, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 2477534076; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 2529303446
- Figure 3
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 84433100, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 911300239
- Figure 4
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 84433100, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 3102571897
- Figure 5
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 84433100, partner CN, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 766612326
- Figure 6
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 84433100, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 2080160
- Figure 7
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 84433100, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 2529303446, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 1988765
- Figure 1
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 8
DS-045409, reporter NL, product 84433100, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 359972269
- Figure 8
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 9
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2823, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 591
- Figure 10
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2823, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2023, 3210
- Figure 11
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2823, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2023, 13607
- Figure 9
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Offices and enterprises
- Schools and government
- Home and small office users
Large non-EU suppliers to the EU
What the full report covers
- 01Executive summary
The answer in one page: size, direction and what moves it - 02Market definition and scope
What is in and out of the European Union market - 03Market size, 2021 to 2025
Historical series and growth rates - 04Outlook to 2031
Base, low and high scenarios with stated assumptions - 05Rules, policy and deadlines
Regulation and programmes that change demand - 06Drivers and barriers
What accelerates or slows adoption, by customer segment - 07Prices, costs and margins
Unit economics where public data allows - 08Competitive landscape
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU multifunctional printer market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €2.53 billion of goods under CN 84433100 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €911.3 million.
Where does the EU import multifunctional printer from?
China was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. Other large suppliers included Thailand, Viet Nam, Malaysia.
What is the average import price of multifunctional printer in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €12.72 per kilogram for CN 84433100 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most multifunctional printer?
Netherlands led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Germany, Czechia.
How many EU companies are in the multifunctional printer industry?
Eurostat counts 591 enterprises in NACE class C2823 (Manufacture of office machinery and equipment (except computers and peripheral equipment)).
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