Market Trends of Production Printer Industry
Monochrome Segment Dominates Production Printer Landscape
The monochrome segment, valued at USD 3,637.8 million in 2022, is expected to grow to USD 4,559.1 million by 2028, representing a CAGR of 3.68%. This growth is driven by the cost-efficiency and speed of monochrome printers, which are crucial for high-volume print environments that do not require color printing.
- Cost-efficiency: Monochrome printers offer faster print speeds and lower operational costs, making them the preferred choice for offices and industries focused on high-volume output.
- Technological advancements: Canon’s varioPRINT 140 QUARTZ (2024) and Konica Minolta’s bizhub 950i and 850i (2024) provide small-scale print shops with the tools to handle production peaks and maintain operational flexibility.
- Critical applications: Monochrome printing is essential for sectors like book publishing, user manuals, and transactional forms, which require consistent high-volume output at minimal cost.
Asia-Pacific: The Growth Engine of Production Printer Market:
The Asia-Pacific region has emerged as the largest market for production printers, with a 44.9% market share in 2022. The region is expected to grow from USD 2,601.9 million in 2022 to USD 3,379.6 million by 2028, with a CAGR of 4.30%.
- China leads the way: China dominates the regional market with a 53.39% share in 2022, while India is showing rapid growth with a projected CAGR of 4.38%.
- Industrial diversity: The wide range of industries, from food to consumer electronics, contributes to the region's growing demand for printing solutions.
- Innovation: Companies like FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp. continue to push technological boundaries with models like the Revoria Press EC1100 and Revoria Press SC180/SC170, offering high-quality productivity solutions.