Western Europe Hardcopy Shares, 2023: Despite Market Declines, Some Brands had a Successful Year

This IDC Market Share examines the dynamics of the Western Europe hardcopy industry in 2023, identifying the winners and losers as well as the technologies emerging as major opportunities."After the COVID-19 pandemic and the following inventory and component issues, the hardcopy market in Western Europe has reverted to the normality of a steady decline. However, we are witnessing a degree of polarization in the markets, with some major brands cementing their leadership in certain segments and others beginning to fall away, which will likely lead to a degree of consolidation across the industry," said Phil Sargeant, senior program director, Imaging, Printing, and Document Solutions