Core Insights - The report by Zhiyan Consulting highlights the trends in China's printer, copier, and all-in-one machine market from 2025 to 2031, focusing on import and export statistics [1] Import and Export Analysis - In April 2025, China imported 860,000 units of printers, copiers, and all-in-one machines, marking a year-on-year increase of 7.4% [1] - The import value for the same period was $18.5 million, which represents a year-on-year decrease of 5.3% [1] - In April 2025, China exported 3.98 million units of these machines, showing a year-on-year decline of 11.8% [1] - The export value reached $65 million, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 1.9% [1] Industry Overview - Zhiyan Consulting is recognized as a leading industry consulting firm in China, specializing in in-depth industry research and providing comprehensive consulting services [1] - The firm has over a decade of experience in the industry research field, offering tailored solutions to support investment decisions [1]

Group 1 - New Print Technology Co., Ltd. has been listed on the military procurement dishonesty list as of October 13, 2025, with the managing department being the Management Support Department of the National University of Defense Technology [1][3] - The specific violation by New Print Technology is collusion in bidding during the procurement activity for project number 2023-YKDZKX-FC1006 [2][3] - The penalty prohibits New Print Technology from participating in procurement activities related to material engineering services for the National University of Defense Technology for three years, effective from October 13, 2025, to October 13, 2028 [3] Group 2 - New Print Technology is a manufacturer of office equipment and an operator of China's digital printing system, established with the guidance of local governments and various capital sources [6][8] - The company was founded in 2017, with a registered capital of 203.15 million RMB, and is led by legal representative Luo Guoxiong [8]

Group 1 - Guangzhou Yuexing Office Equipment Co., Ltd. has been established with a registered capital of 500,000 RMB [1] - The legal representative of the company is Zou Lingnan [1] - The business scope includes internet sales (excluding goods requiring permits), manufacturing of printing special equipment, repair of special equipment, sale of second-hand goods, sale of graphite and carbon products, sale of copying and offset printing equipment, sale of inks (excluding hazardous chemicals), wholesale of computer software and hardware and auxiliary equipment, maintenance of computers and office equipment, office services, leasing of office equipment, sale of office supplies, sale of office equipment consumables, sale of office equipment, manufacturing of office equipment consumables, and manufacturing of cultural and office equipment [1]

Group 1 - The multifunction printer manufacturing industry in Japan holds nearly 90% of the global market share and is currently at a strategic crossroads due to the impact of tariffs and market demand changes [1][2] - Companies are facing challenges in production base location decisions, as many have shifted their main bases to China and Southeast Asia, but are now confronted with high tariffs imposed by the Trump administration [2] Group 2 - The multifunction printer market is experiencing a decline in demand due to the trend towards paperless offices, prompting industry restructuring [1] - The potential for increased tariffs could worsen the market environment, leading to intensified competition for survival both domestically and internationally [1]