The Future Of Global Printing To 2030

This flagship Smithers report combines the latest statistics and expert insight from its global research network to track current and future demand in all print segments.

Table of Contents Key Facts and Figures
  • In 2025 the global printing market is worth $868 billion
  • The market is forecast to increase by 2.2% CAGR to 2030, with total market value reaching $969.7 billion.  

Inkjet is forecast to increase at the highest rate in value terms. There is continuing growth in packaging and labels, sectors largely immune to electronic alternatives. This print and printed packaging output supports major supply sectors for papers, boards and substrates, inks and coatings, printing plates and new printing/finishing equipment.  

This flagship Smithers report combines the latest statistics and expert insight from its global research network to track current and future demand in all print segments. This is quantified in a highly detailed data set covering the key supply side markets of inks, new machinery, printing plates and print substrates. Based on extensive primary research, it segments the market by print process and end-use product; and includes market profiles for 50 national print markets.  


Key Questions

  • What are the key dynamics shaping the evolution of the print industry across the next five years? 
  • How can businesses harness new commercial opportunities in an era of falling print runs and accelerating technical change? 
  • What technology advancements are improving print quality over the next five years?  

About the author
Jon Harper Smith has over 40 years’ experience in the printing industry through his time working with Fujifilm and has extensive experience of industrial and package printing businesses with particular focus on industrial inkjet and flexo processes. He has a proven ability to develop complex cross border businesses involving the provision of highly technical products that meet strict end user specifications.  


This report is essential to:

  • Raw materials suppliers including inks and consumables
  • Equipment and machinery suppliers
  • Print providers and packaging converters 
The Future Of Global Printing To 2030

Name The Future Of Global Printing To 2030

Date 24/12/2025

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