Chinese Printing Industry: Primed to Be Largest Market

One of the major reasons Chinese exports of printing machinery have not reached high numbers in the West is the fact that many of them have not established strong distribution and service facilities. Also, because the domestic market is so strong, it currently absorbs domestic production. According to the government, the 800 or so manufacturers' total output value is about 40 million RMB. Chinese printers are demanding high-quality products, which are currently filled by foreign manufacturers, but the emphasis is on developing domestic suppliers or acquiring foreign firms, such as Goss, Akiyama and Shinohara.