Digital Printing Market Size
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Market Size (2024) | USD 33.43 Billion |
| Market Size (2029) | USD 45.93 Billion |
| CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 6.56 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia Pacific |
| Largest Market | North America |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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Digital Printing Market Analysis
The Digital Printing Market size is estimated at USD 33.43 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 45.93 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 6.56% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
Digital printing is one of the fastest-growing segments of the sign industry. Its rise can be seen in the incredible size of what can be produced now. Whatever the message or product, size has become a significant trend in advertising.
- Significant improvements in print manufacturing efficiency, time-efficient production, and enhanced focus on supply chain management, such as better demand forecasting, have reduced the print market's overall waste. Technological advancements favoring digital printing have enabled waste minimization, maintaining high print quality.
- The advanced technology of digital printing includes mild solvents and less-harmful chemicals than the ones used in conventional printing technologies, like solid ink printing and offset printing. Hence, the demand for digital printing solutions is growing in the printed electronics market, increasing the focus on green printing and cost-effective production.
- Commercial printing is witnessing transitional and structural changes as a significant application, as the immediate transition from conventional methods of print to digital is challenging. Since it is still a niche method requiring print of shorter/customized batches, the printing cost is expected to take a toll.
- Various companies have been investing in multiple solutions, expansion activities, partnerships, and collaboration activities, to enhance their market position, to expand their presence across the world. For instance, in April 2022, Canon USA, Inc., a digital imaging solutions company, announced the PRISMAcolor Manager solution. The solution can assist users in evaluating and monitoring print quality using compatible printers. It also shows users how their printed color compares to either one of the accepted commercial industries or a user's internal printing specifications. Being a cloud-based solution, it is easy to deploy and allows users to track and compare results over time.
- The latest advancements, such as AI, machine learning, IoT, data analytics, etc., have personalized offerings to a great extent. The convergence in digital printing enables superiority in print personalization for large-volume orders. However, the cost factor remains a big hurdle. Additionally, high-priced investment restrains the overall market growth of the digital printing industry. These costs included the purchase price, support costs, installation fees (if applicable), maintenance, and the price of ink and other consumables.
Digital Printing Market Trends
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Digital Printing Market according to our research experts:
Packaging Segment Expected to Witness Significant Growth
- The packaging industry sees vast scope for implementing digital printing. Different packaging methods and technologies to cater to varying product demands for specific types of branding deploy different printing technologies. Some packaging industries include cartons, labels, metal packaging, rigid plastic packaging, corrugated packaging, and flexible packaging.
- Corrugated boxes and display making have been at the forefront of digital in the converting sectors. Digital printing can replace the litho or flexo for either pre-print or post-print production, although each requires different configurations. The past decade witnessed the advancement in high-speed single-pass inkjet presses with robust sheet feeders for much higher throughputs than flatbeds could ever manage, which could handle thousands of sheets per hour. One advantage of large inkjets is that they can be much larger than even the largest litho press. Boxes for the most prominent retail goods, such as big televisions, lawnmowers, and so on, might need two or more litho sheets to be laminated to cover the whole area. However, a prominent digital press can do it in one.
- Vendors are increasing their production capacity by investing in the digital press to remain competitive in the market studied. For instance, in April 2022, corrugated converting business Complete Design & Packaging (CDP) doubled its investment in the single-pass inkjet digital print technology that has helped make it an industry innovation and growth player. The Concord, N.C.-based company is installing its second ultra-high-speed Nozomi direct-to-corrugated solution from Electronics For Imaging, Inc.- a new EFI Nozomi 14000 LED digital press.
- Rigid plastic packaging is also gaining popularity among environment-conscious customers; thus, the UV LED printer has the added benefit of being an extremely green process for brands. Another benefit to the customer and a potential profit booster is its ability to incorporate variable data easily, serialization, barcodes, QR codes, or any combination of these to their products. Many brands use digital printing on rigid plastic packaging to increase their product's appeal and create a competitive point.
- The flexible packaging market also invites digital printing technologies to share the increasing demand. With the new acquisitions, the market is expected to cater a significant growth during the forecast period. For instance, in April 2022, high-impact printed packaging solutions provider Fortis Solutions acquired Canadian company Profecta Labels. Profecta Labels manufactures flexographic and digital solutions for labels and flexible packaging printing. The acquisition aligns with Fortis' strategy to strengthen its product offerings and locations to serve its customer better.
Asia-Pacific Promises to be the Fastest Growing Market
- The Chinese printing industry is enthusiastic and interested in new, data-based business models, digital platform solutions, and end-to-end digitized value-creation chains. The digital printing penetration has enabled local designers to have online access to over 12,000 folding carton designs, putting the designing of packaging at the forefront of adoption.
- Companies are purchasing digital presses due to the fewer steps in the printing process. As a result, the final product can be delivered quickly, enabling the company to increase its production capacity. For instance, in October 2021, Tomato Cloud Technology Co., Ltd, a Chinese printing company, ordered ten new Fujifilm Jet Press 750S digital inkjet machines. The company already has four Jet Press 750S presses at its facilities, and with another ten in the pipeline within the following year, it will be one of the world's largest Jet Press customers by the end of 2022. In June, Fujifilm and Tomato Cloud Technology had a signing ceremony at China PRINT 2021.
- The new printheads were made available in the second half of the fiscal year 2021. (ending March 2022). Inkjet heads currently come in five different series, allowing for more uses in digital printing. To avoid potential concerns caused by moisture evaporation near the nozzles, the D3000-A1R allows ink circulation at the nozzle level. Circulation makes printing more stable and gives engineers more leeway when designing equipment and ink. These printheads enable digital printers to achieve picture quality and print speeds comparable to conventional analog printers, thanks to their 1200-dpi resolution and high-frequency driving. In multi-head arrays, there is also no need to alter the position of the heads.
- Moreover, in March 2022, new themed zones addressing the growing demands debuted at DS Printech China at the end of this year, with sustainability and efficiency becoming key focuses among digital and screen-printing industry participants. The expo, a prominent platform dedicated to the digital and screen-printing industries, will be presented in South China after its initial edition in Shenzhen in 2020. It will take place at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou from November 16 to 18, 2022.
- The digital printing equipment across variable data print has served most functions across varying types. The presence of allied printers to print black and white or color, various specifications, and sizes across various printing materials hint at a relatively active market. Some large companies have been offering complete products, such as Fuji Xerox, Kodak Wanyin, and other companies, for digital printing, software processing, and entire digital printing process management. In contrast, the main equipment suppliers identified in the country are Fuji Xerox, HP, Kodak Wanyin, Epson, Xeikon, Nipson, Canon, Ricoh, and Konica Minolta, OKI. Multiple developments have been observed which have yet to launch those newest offerings in China.
Digital Printing Industry Overview
The digital printing market consists of several major players and is highly competitive. Some significant players currently dominate the market in terms of market share. The companies offer specialized products, increasing their market share and profitability by leveraging strategic collaborative initiatives. The companies operating in the market prefer mergers and acquisitions of start-ups to strengthen their product capabilities and improve the served market portfolio on digital printing devices.
- February 2022 - Canon launched a new, highly automated manufacturing facility for water-based polymer inks at its site in Venlo to meet the growing demand for water-based polymer inks for its inkjet production across the regions. With efficiency, the 1500 m2, along with the most up-to-date ink manufacturing equipment and levels of automation, are optimized to consistently deliver high-quality water-based, polymer CMYK inks and minimize waste.
- January 2022 - Smurfit Kappa Group announced an investment of more than USD 33 million in Brazil to expand its plant's capacity in Fortaleza to meet the growing demand for innovative and sustainable packaging. The company will install several high-end printers to provide the high precision and quality required for eCommerce packaging.
Digital Printing Market Leaders
Westrock Company
Avery Dennison Corporation
Amcor PLC
Smurfit Kappa Group PLC
ARC Document Solutions LLC
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Digital Printing Market News
- September 2022 - Westrock Company acquired the HP PageWide T1190 inkjet digital press. The digital press will complement the company's existing offset litho, flexo preprint, flexo direct print, and sheet-fed digital printing operations across its corrugated box plants and specialty facilities.
- February 2022 - Smurfit Kappa completed a significant investment in its new Design2Market Factory unique facility, creating a fast and seamless development process from packaging design, which includes a digital printer and dies cutter, provides rapid prototyping for pilot production, industry-leading packaging performance analysis, and field lab facilities under one roof.
Digital Printing Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
1.2 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET DYNAMICS
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.2.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
4.2.4 Threat of Substitute Products
4.2.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
4.3 Technology Snapshot
4.4 Assessment of the Impact of COVID-19 on the Market
5. MARKET DYNAMICS
5.1 Market Drivers
5.1.1 Growth of Packaging and Textile Industries and Rising Demand for Digital Advertisements
5.1.2 Reduction in Per Unit Cost of Printing with Digital Printers
5.2 Market Restraints
5.2.1 Investment in R&D Activities and Additional Capital Expenditure
6. MARKET SEGMENTATION
6.1 By Printing Process
6.1.1 Electrophotography
6.1.2 Inkjet
6.2 By Application
6.2.1 Books
6.2.2 Commercial Printing
6.2.3 Packaging
6.2.3.1 Labels
6.2.3.2 Corrugated Packaging
6.2.3.3 Cartons
6.2.3.4 Flexible Packaging
6.2.3.5 Rigid Plastic Packaging
6.2.3.6 Metal Packaging
6.3 By Geography
6.3.1 North America
6.3.1.1 United States
6.3.1.2 Canada
6.3.2 Europe
6.3.2.1 United Kingdom
6.3.2.2 Germany
6.3.2.3 France
6.3.2.4 Italy
6.3.2.5 Spain
6.3.2.6 Netherlands
6.3.2.7 Russia
6.3.2.8 Poland
6.3.2.9 Rest of Europe
6.3.3 Asia-Pacific
6.3.3.1 China
6.3.3.2 India
6.3.3.3 Japan
6.3.3.4 Rest of Asia-Pacific
6.3.4 Latin America
6.3.4.1 Brazil
6.3.4.2 Mexico
6.3.4.3 Rest of Latin America
6.3.5 Middle East and Africa
7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
7.1 Company Profiles
7.1.1 Smurfit Kappa Group PLC
7.1.2 Westrock Company
7.1.3 Southland Printing Company Inc.
7.1.4 IronMark Inc.
7.1.5 Xeikon NV
7.1.6 ARC Document Solutions LLC
7.1.7 Avery Dennison Corporation
7.1.8 Multi Color Corporation
7.1.9 Amcor PLC
7.1.10 Sato America
7.1.11 DS Smith PLC
7.1.12 Mondi PLC
7.1.13 CPI Corporate
7.1.14 Core Publishing Solutions
7.1.15 Command Companies
7.1.16 Quad/Graphics Inc.
7.1.17 Walsworth Publishing Company
- *List Not Exhaustive
8. INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
9. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
Digital Printing Industry Segmentation
Digital printing is a process that involves high-quality, on-demand print. It represents a modern production technology that enables printing from electronic files.
The digital printing market is segmented by printing process (electrophotography, inkjet), application (books, commercial printing, packaging (labels, corrugated packaging, cartons, flexible packaging, rigid plastic packaging, metal packaging)), and geography. The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value (USD million) for all the above segments.
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Digital Printing Market Research FAQs
How big is the Digital Printing Market?
The Digital Printing Market size is expected to reach USD 33.43 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 6.56% to reach USD 45.93 billion by 2029.
What is the current Digital Printing Market size?
In 2024, the Digital Printing Market size is expected to reach USD 33.43 billion.
Who are the key players in Digital Printing Market?
Westrock Company, Avery Dennison Corporation, Amcor PLC, Smurfit Kappa Group PLC and ARC Document Solutions LLC are the major companies operating in the Digital Printing Market.
Which is the fastest growing region in Digital Printing Market?
Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2024-2029).
Which region has the biggest share in Digital Printing Market?
In 2024, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Digital Printing Market.
What years does this Digital Printing Market cover, and what was the market size in 2023?
In 2023, the Digital Printing Market size was estimated at USD 31.37 billion. The report covers the Digital Printing Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Digital Printing Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
What role does technology play in the growth of the Digital Printing Market?
Technological advancements, such as inkjet and laser printing, are crucial for the Digital Printing Market growth, offering higher efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness in printing solutions.
Digital Printing Industry Report
The Digital Printing Industry is witnessing remarkable growth, propelled by advancements in digital printing technologies and a surge in demand across diverse sectors, particularly in packaging and textiles. This growth is further supported by innovations in inkjet printheads and solvent inks, enhancing the industry's ability to offer sustainable, cost-effective, and high-quality solutions on a variety of substrates. The Asia-Pacific region is at the forefront of this expansion, due to its robust textile manufacturing base and the rapid adoption of digital printing technologies. Additionally, the increasing consumer appetite for customized and personalized products is driving the market forward. Digital printing is revolutionizing business printing strategies by offering faster turnaround times, reduced waste, and on-demand printing capabilities, aligning perfectly with the dynamic needs of modern consumers and industries. For detailed insights, Mordor Intelligenceā¢ Industry Reports provide comprehensive statistics on the digital printing market share, size, revenue growth rate, and a forecast outlook, available as a free report PDF download. This analysis underscores the pivotal role of digital printing technologies in shaping the future of the digital printing industry.
