Commercial Printing Services Global Market Report 2024

Commercial printing services encompasses a range of services tailored for businesses, including bulk printing, mass printing, binding, composition, layout design, and press production.

Key printing methods employed in commercial printing services consist of offset lithography printing, digital printing, flexographic printing, screen printing, gravure printing, and other printing techniques. Offset lithography, for instance, uses a flat stone or metal plate to apply a greasy substance to image areas, ensuring ink adherence, while non-image areas repel ink. Commercial printing services produce a variety of prints, including images, paintings, patterns, and more. These printing services find applications in various sectors such as advertising, periodicals, catalogues, office products, directories, labels, and wrappers.

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The commercial printing services market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $687.6 billion in 2023 to $713.85 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8%. The growth in the historic period of commercial printing services can be attributed to various factors, including the increasing demand for advertising and marketing materials, a rise in the need for printed collateral, the growth of the publishing and media industry, an increased emphasis on branding and identity, a surge in packaging and labeling requirements, and the growth of the commercial real estate sector.

The commercial printing services market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $817.73 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5%. The growth in the forecast period of commercial printing services can be attributed to various factors, including the increasing need for digital printing and personalization, a growing emphasis on sustainable and eco-friendly printing practices, the rise of e-commerce packaging and labeling, the demand for data-driven marketing solutions, and the expansion of online printing and print-on-demand services. Major trends in the forecast period include the adoption of artificial intelligence technologies, integration of the Internet of Things (IoT), technological advancements, automation for workflow efficiency, and innovations in packaging.

The growth of commercial printing services is being driven by the increasing advertising needs of enterprises worldwide. As businesses seek to reach the right audience with targeted and positive messaging, they are adopting various advertising mediums to grow their reach and approach their target audience effectively. According to the Pitch Madison Advertising Outlook Report 2022, ad spending on print media in India increased by 39% to 16,595 crores in 2021, emphasizing the significant role of print media in meeting the advertising needs of enterprises. This trend is expected to contribute to the demand for commercial printing services during the forecast period.

The thriving e-commerce industry is also a significant factor propelling the growth of the commercial printing services market. The e-commerce sector, involving the online buying and selling of goods and services, relies heavily on commercial printing services for various applications, including branding, marketing, packaging, labels, stickers, customization, and overall customer engagement. With the increasing number of digital shoppers globally, the demand for commercial printing services to support the e-commerce industry is on the rise. The growth in digital buyers, as reported by Tidio Sp. z o.o., further underscores the importance of commercial printing services in the e-commerce landscape.

A notable trend in the commercial printing services market is the adoption of green commercial printers. Service providers in the commercial printing industry are increasingly embracing environmentally friendly practices, utilizing recycled paper, eco-friendly inks, varnishes, and chemicals, as well as focusing on waste reduction and reuse. For example, Solopress, a UK-based company, launched a range of environmentally friendly print products called Solopress Green in January 2021. This initiative allows customers to choose eco-friendly stationery and promotional print items while compensating for carbon emissions by funding climate-related projects. The adoption of green practices aligns with the growing emphasis on sustainability in various industries, contributing to the overall appeal and competitiveness of commercial printing services.

Major companies in the commercial printing services market are actively developing innovative products to meet the growing demand for high-quality and high-speed digital printing solutions. One notable example is the AccurioJet KM-1e HD LED UV Inkjet Press, introduced by Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. in February 2022. This high-definition (HD) model represents an evolution of the AccurioJet KM-1e and stands out for its versatility and performance in various printing applications. The press is designed to deliver superior enhanced picture quality, featuring a wider color gamut, increased productivity, and enhanced adaptability compared to its predecessor. The inclusion of Dot Freeze Technology, a proprietary technology, contributes to industry-leading image quality with smooth gradients and crisp details.

In May 2021, RDCP Group Ltd., a UK-based capital market company, acquired Ancient House Printing Group. This acquisition aims to broaden RDCP Group's portfolio of printing services, provide access to new markets, and enhance overall efficiency and profitability. Ancient House Printing Group, the acquired company, is a UK-based commercial printer known for offering a range of commercial printing services.

Major companies operating in the commercial printing services market include Quad/Graphics Inc., Dai Nippon Printing Co. Ltd., ACME Printing Inc., Quebecor World Inc., Toppan Printing Co. Ltd., R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co., Transcontinental Inc., LSC Communications LLC, Gorham Printing Inc., The Magazine Printing Company, Workflow Imaging Systems Limited, World Color Press Inc., Bertelsmann SE & Co KGaA, Cenveo Corporation, Cimpress PLC, Ennis Inc., O'Neil Printing Inc., Taylor Communications Corporation, The Standard Group, The Vomela Companies, The Garvey Group LLC, The Sheridan Group, The Segerdahl Corporation, The John Roberts Company, The Dingley Press Inc., The C.J. Group of Companies, The Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Yunker Industries Inc., Strategic Factory, HBP Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the commercial printing service market in 2023 and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the commercial printing service market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the commercial printing service market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, and USA.

The commercial printing services market includes revenues earned by entities by providing various printing services such as graphic designing, kitting, fulfillment, analytics, mailing, and web-ordering portals that are used to support clients in publishing, advertising, marketing, and retail to leverage business operations. 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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