- In 2035 the digital print market will be valued at $251.1 billion, this is almost 50% higher than 2025, while the print volume will be 54.3% higher as more high-productivity equipment comes into operation.
- Digital print will account for 22.5% of the global value of all print and printed packaging by value in 2035, with the equivalent of a little over 2.83 trillion A4 prints produced.
Source: market intelligence firm Smithers
To 2035, digital print will gain traction in the packaging sector, namely corrugated cartons, flexible packaging, rigid plastics and metal over the period. This is clearly shown by the comparative growth rates of publishing, graphics and packaging & labels.
Within this period only transactional print volumes will decline, while very high growth in metal packaging is observed, reflective of the very low adoption rates prior to 2020. Digital print markets develop inside the broader print market, itself dependent on the wider economic and political situations.
Digital printing presents the most dynamic and fastest growing segment of a worldwide print market undergoing fundamental change. The arrival of a new generation of inkjet equipment and consumables is enabling new business models across multiple print segments, displacing existing print platforms, and enabling new commercial opportunities for print service providers.
This report is essential to:
- Brand owners and retailers
- Producers of inks and consumables
- Producers of digital print equipment
- Packaging converters and users
Key Questions:
- What will the digital printing market look like in 10 years’ time?
- How will digital printing be challenging the analogue market?
- In which print segments will digital displace analogue most rapidly, and how will this transform the commercial landscape?
- Where are growth rates strongest in digital printing?
About the Author
Sean Smyth has spent more than 25 years in senior technology and management positions for print businesses across the supply chain. Sean has extensive experience in digital printing. In his time with Smithers, Sean has authored many off-the-shelf market studies and has provided strategic consultancy services to a range of clients across the value chain.
