Packaging Printing Market Report 2026

The packaging printing market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $503.34 billion in 2025 to $549.48 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of packaged food and beverage markets, growth of consumer goods branding, rising demand for visually appealing packaging, adoption of flexographic and gravure printing, expansion of retail distribution channels.

The packaging printing market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $780.76 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for eco-friendly packaging solutions, rising investments in smart and interactive packaging, expansion of e-commerce driven packaging needs, growing focus on premium brand presentation, increasing regulatory emphasis on sustainable inks and materials. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of digital printing technologies, rising demand for sustainable packaging prints, expansion of custom and short-run printing, growing integration of smart packaging features, enhanced focus on brand differentiation.

The expansion of the pharmaceutical industry is expected to drive the growth of the packaging printing market in the coming years. The pharmaceutical industry comprises activities related to the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of medicines and drug products. Packaging printing plays a critical role in the pharmaceutical sector by supporting regulatory compliance, ensuring product safety, enabling clear labeling, strengthening branding, and preventing counterfeiting. For example, in June 2025, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, a US-based federal agency, prescription drug spending rose by 11.4% to $449.7 billion in 2023, accelerating from a growth rate of 7.8% in 2022. Therefore, the continued growth of the pharmaceutical industry is contributing to the expansion of the packaging printing market.

Major companies operating in the packaging printing market are increasingly focusing on the development of advanced technologies such as digital printing solutions to reach a broader customer base, increase sales, and enhance revenue. Digital printing solutions enable the direct transfer of text, images, and graphics from digital files onto various substrates, including paper, cardboard, plastic, and other packaging materials. For instance, in April 2023, SIG, a Switzerland-based packaging company, introduced SIG Digital Printing for aseptic carton packs. This solution enables fast, flexible, and full-color digital printing without the need for printing plates or cylinders, offering greater adaptability for shorter design life cycles. The technology is particularly beneficial for industries such as food and beverages that require frequent design updates. Designed to complement SIG’s existing rotogravure printing processes, the solution integrates the RotaJET 168 Digital Printing Machine to enhance efficiency and customization.

In March 2023, Parksons Packaging Ltd., an India-based paper packaging company, acquired MK Printpack for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Parksons Packaging aimed to strengthen its product portfolio, particularly in folding cartons and fluted packaging, while also enhancing its regional footprint in key markets. MK Printpack Pvt. Ltd. is an India-based printing and packaging company specializing in packaging solutions.

Major companies operating in the packaging printing market are Belmont Packaging Ltd., Constantia Flexibles Group GmbH, Coveris Management GmbH, Duncan Printing Group, Mondi Plc, Quad Inc., Quantum Print and Packaging Ltd., Shree Arun Packaging Co, Toppan Printing Co. Ltd., WS Packaging Group Inc., Paramount Packaging Ltd., Rotostampa S.R.L., The Saint Petersburg Exemplary Printing House, Smurfit Kappa Group plc, DS Smith plc, Georgia-Pacific LLC, International Paper Company, WestRock Company, Stora Enso Oyj, Sonoco Products Company, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG, Trustpack UAB, Canpac Trends Pvt. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the packaging printing market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the packaging printing market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the packaging printing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The packaging printing market includes revenues earned by entities inkjet printing, rotogravure, lithography and silkscreen printing. 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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