Worldwide Single-Function Printer Forecast, 2017–2021

This  study quantifies the worldwide printer market opportunities and analyzes issues, trends, and product advances. It contains 2011–2021 data showing actual unit shipments, value of shipments (end-user spending), and average selling value (ASV), whereas 2017-2021 data is projected.

The market shift toward MFPs and managed print services engagements will continue to push the worldwide single-function printer market toward greater maturity. However, developing regions (e.g., Asia, CEMA, Latin America) will be growth engines for this market category relative to the rest of the world. This forecast offers a clear vision of the greatest single-function printing opportunities.

Worldwide Single-Function Printer Forecast, 2017–2021
TABLE OF CONTENTS

List of Attachments
IDC Market Forecast Figure
Figure: Worldwide Single-Function Printer Shipment Snapshot
Executive Summary
Advice for Technology Suppliers
Market Forecast
Table: Worldwide Printer Shipments, Value of Shipments, and ASV by Region, 2011–2021
Table: Worldwide Color Inkjet Printer Shipments, Value of Shipments, and ASV by Region, 2011–2021
Table: Worldwide Color Inkjet Printer Shipments by Price Band, 2011–2021
Table: Worldwide Monochrome Laser Printer Shipments, Value of Shipments, and ASV by Region, 2011–2021
Table: Worldwide Monochrome Laser Printer Shipments by Speed Segment, 2011–2021
Table: Worldwide Color Laser Printer Shipments, Value of Shipments, and ASV by Region, 2011–2021
Table: Worldwide Color Laser Printer Shipments by Speed Segment, 2011-2021
Figure: Worldwide Printer Shipments by Region, 2016–2021
Market Context
Drivers and Inhibitors
Drivers
Lower Up-Front Cost
Overall Hardware Spending
Inhibitors
MFP Cannibalization of Single-Function Printers
Global Recession Fears
Significant Market Developments
Hardcopy Market Transformation
Printing as a Service
Market Consolidation
Changes from Prior Forecast
Table: Worldwide Single-Function Printer Shipments, 2011–2021: Comparison of December 2016 and November 2017 Forecasts (000)
Table: Worldwide Color Inkjet Printer Shipments, 2011–2021: Comparison of December 2016 and November 2017 Forecasts (000)
Table: Worldwide Monochrome Laser Printer Shipments, 2011–2021: Comparison of December 2016 and November 2017 Forecasts (000)
Table: Worldwide Color Laser Printer Shipments, 2011–2021: Comparison of December 2016 and November 2017 Forecasts (000)
Figure: Worldwide Single-Function Printer Shipments, 2011–2021: Comparison of December 2016 and November 2017 Forecasts
Figure: Worldwide Color Inkjet Printer Shipments, 2011–2021: Comparison of December 2016 and November 2017 Forecasts
Figure: Worldwide Monochrome Laser Printer Shipments, 2011–2021: Comparison of December 2016 and November 2017 Forecasts
Figure: Worldwide Color Laser Printer Shipments, 2011–2021: Comparison of December 2016 and November 2017 Forecasts
Market Definition
Printer Technology Definitions
Inkjet
Laser
Subsegmentation
Methodology
Related Research
Referencing Documents