Printer sales in France grew 3% year-on-year in the second quarter as both AIO laser and inkjet sales flourished. Germany saw sales drop 8.9%, Italy fell 9.2%, while in the UK unit sales dropped by a hefty 15.1%. Worst affected was Spain, where sales fell 17.5% in the second quarter of 2011 compared to last year.

HP maintained its top position as the supplier with the largest market share in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK.

UK

1. HP 54% (39%)

2. Canon 17% (19%)

3. Epson 12% (20%)

4. Samsung 5% (3%)

5. Brother 5% (5%)