Western Europe Hardcopy Forecast Update, 2023–2027

IDC Market Forecast Figure

• Figure: Western Europe Hardcopy Shipment Snapshot for Select Segments

Executive Summary

Advice for Technology Suppliers

Market Forecast

• Table: Western Europe Hardcopy Shipments by Technology, 2022–2027

Market Context

• Drivers and Inhibitors

• Drivers

• Hybrid and the Return to Work Could Lead to New Opportunities

• Print-as-a-Service Models Could Make Print More Cost Effective

• Inhibitors

• Inflation Remains High and the Economic Outlook Is Weak

• Continued Demand for Refurbished Devices Might Reduce Investment in New Models

• Increased Demand for Shared Devices Could Lead to Fewer Devices

• Significant Market Developments

• Changes from Prior Forecast

• Table: Western Europe Hardcopy Shipments and Growth, 2020–2027: March 2023 Forecast Versus October 2023 Forecast

• Figure: Western Europe Hardcopy Shipments, 2020–2027: March 2023 Forecast Versus October 2023 Forecast

Market Definition

• General Notes

• Technology Definitions

• Inkjet

• Laser

Methodology

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