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Printing is a technique that involves applying a specific amount of coloring agent onto a chosen surface to produce text or artwork. Modern methods of text and image reproduction no longer rely on the mechanical concept of pressure or the traditional notion of coloring agents. Printing is a service utilized for producing various products such as newspapers, books, labels, business cards, stationery, business forms, and other materials.
The primary types of unfinished paper include paper, paperboard, and newsprint. Paper and paperboard are described as matted or felted sheets, typically made from plant fibers, including those from trees or recycled paper and paperboard waste (such as corrugated cases, newsprint, sacks, bags, and cartons). These materials find applications in wrapping, bags, sacks, cartons, tubs, lids, molded fiber packaging, and backing cards. The production of unfinished paper involves methods such as mechanical pulping, chemical pulping, and combined processes. Various industries utilize unfinished paper, including the food industry, agricultural sector, chemicals, building materials, and others.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs are influencing the printing market by increasing costs of imported printing presses, inks, plates, electronic components, and finishing equipment used across commercial, packaging, and publishing applications. Printing service providers in North America and Europe are most affected due to dependence on imported machinery, while Asia-Pacific faces pricing pressure on export-oriented print equipment manufacturing. These tariffs are raising capital expenditure and delaying technology upgrades. At the same time, they are supporting regional equipment manufacturing, local ink production, and increased adoption of cost-optimized digital printing solutions.
The printing market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides printing market statistics, including printing industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a printing market share, detailed printing market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the printing industry. This printing market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The printing market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $343.63 billion in 2025 to $356.16 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of commercial printing services, growth in advertising and promotional materials, increasing demand for newspapers and books, availability of offset and flexographic technologies, rising urban literacy levels.
The printing market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $420.39 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of digital-first printing models, rising investments in eco-friendly printing solutions, expansion of customized print services, growing use of automation in print operations, increasing demand for packaging printing. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing shift toward digital printing services, rising demand for short-run and on-demand printing, growing focus on sustainable printing practices, expansion of packaging and advertising print applications, enhanced integration of workflow automation.
The rising demand for packaging in e-commerce is expected to drive the growth of the printing market. E-commerce packages are often custom printed and widely used by expanding online retailers. This demand is primarily fueled by the surge in online shopping, which increases the need for secure, protective, and efficient packaging to ensure products arrive safely and meet customer expectations. E-commerce platforms are boosting growth in the packaging sector by requiring durable, lightweight, and protective materials that safeguard products during delivery. For instance, in November 2024, according to the US Census Bureau, a US-based government agency, third-quarter 2024 e-commerce sales grew 7.4 percent (+-1.2) compared to the same period in 2023, while total retail sales increased 2.1 percent (+-0.5). Therefore, the expanding e-commerce market is driving demand for printing, supporting market growth during the forecast period.
Leading companies in the printing market are intensifying their focus on introducing multi-feature printers to enhance their competitive position. Multi-feature printers combine essential office functions into a single machine. In July 2023, HP Inc., a U.S.-based technology company, introduced a new series of LaserJet Pro printers with scan, print, copy, and fax features. These versatile and efficient printers, equipped with wireless and automatic 2-sided printing capabilities, are designed to meet the needs of businesses and individuals requiring high-quality printing, scanning, copying, and faxing. The inclusion of the HP Smart app facilitates convenient mobile printing and scanning.
In September 2024, Sebis Direct Inc., a US-based document solutions provider, announced its acquisition and merger with Standard Printing Company (SPC) and its division, Information Outsource (IO), for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition allows Sebis Direct to integrate SPCIO's extensive experience and advanced technology into its operations. Standard Printing Company is a US-based provider of printing services.
Major companies operating in the printing market are HP Inc., Canon Inc., Fujifilm Holdings Corporation, Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA, Ricoh Company Ltd., Toppan Inc., Dai Nippon Printing Co. Ltd., Konica Minolta Inc., Xerox Corporation, R.R. Donnelley & Sons, LSC Communications Inc., Quad/Graphics Inc., Gannett Co Inc., SHUTTERFLY Inc., Transcontinental Inc., Cenveo Corporation, Vistaprint NV, Electronics for Imaging Inc., OKI Data Corporation, ENNIS Inc., Raksul Inc., The Vomela Companies, Xante Corporation, O'Neil Printing Inc., ACME Printing, The McClatchy Company, Print Direction Inc., Taylor Communications, Ryobi Limited, Screen Holdings Co. Ltd., Gallus Holding AG, Domino Printing Sciences plc, MGI Digital Technology
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the printing market in 2025. North America was the second largest region in the printing market. The regions covered in the printing market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the printing market report are China, India, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, New Zealand, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.
The printing market includes revenues earned by entities by providing printing for books and newspapers, textiles, plates, wallpaper, packaging, and billboards, all of which are cleaned with rinsing. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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