Support Activities for Printing Market Report 2026

The support activities for printing market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $25.41 billion in 2025 to $26.29 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of commercial printing activities, increasing demand for marketing and promotional materials, growth of publishing and labeling services, availability of skilled printing support services, adoption of mechanized finishing processes.

The support activities for printing market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $30.7 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing shift toward digital printing ecosystems, rising demand for personalized print products, expansion of e-commerce driven printing services, growing integration of automation in print workflows, increasing focus on eco-friendly printing practices. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of digital pre-press services, rising demand for short-run and on-demand printing support, expansion of automated finishing and fulfillment services, growing use of cloud-based design and workflow tools, enhanced focus on sustainable printing operations.

The growing popularity of e-commerce is anticipated to drive the expansion of the support activities for printing market in the coming years. E-commerce involves the purchase and sale of goods and services over the Internet. By effectively utilizing support activities in printing, e-commerce businesses can improve their overall operations, build a strong brand image, and strengthen customer loyalty. It enables customization and personalization, enhances the customer experience, improves the visual appeal of products, and reduces the risk of damage during shipping. For example, in August 2023, the United States Census Bureau, a US government agency, reported that e-commerce in the second quarter of 2023 grew by 7.5% (or 1.4%) compared to the second quarter of 2022, while overall retail sales rose by 0.6% (or 0.4%). Online stores accounted for 15.4% of total sales in the second quarter of 2023. Consequently, the rising prevalence of e-commerce is fueling the growth of the support activities for printing market.

Major companies in the support activities for printing market are concentrating on creating innovative solutions, such as intuitive printing software, to address the growing demand for efficient, accessible, and high-quality document and graphic outputs. Intuitive printing software streamlines workflow management and enhances print capabilities by allowing operators to produce advanced effects and tactile outputs that conventional software cannot easily achieve. For example, in May 2023, Canon Inc., a Japan-based imaging and optical products company, introduced PRISMAelevate XL, a cutting-edge software program. PRISMAelevate XL is designed to assist print service providers and large-format graphic designers by enabling raised lettering and textured printed effects for tactile applications. The software improves product offerings in personalized packaging, premium graphic prints, and accessible signage for the visually impaired. It is part of the PRISMA XL Suite, offering a complete workflow for producing high-quality tactile prints. The platform optimizes production processes, increases application versatility, and supports the creation of detail-rich, premium printed materials.

In September 2023, WBM Technologies LP, a Canadian company specializing in IT solutions and services, acquired Carlyle Printers, Service & Supplies LP for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to bolster WBM Technologies' market presence and service capabilities in Manitoba, making it the largest managed print technology provider in the region while expanding its customer base and service offerings. Carlyle Printers Service & Supplies is a Canadian company that provides support activities for printing.

Major companies operating in the support activities for printing market are Dai Nippon Printing Co. Ltd., Deluxe Printing Group Inc., RR Donnelley, Ennis Inc., Japs-Olson Company, Schawk Inc., Cimpress NV, InnerWorkings Inc., Multi-Color Corporation, Rengo Co. Ltd., Taylor Corporation, The Bureau of Engraving and Printing, The CJ Group of Companies, Garvey Group, Hennegan Company, John Roberts Company, The Marsid-M&M Group, Standard Group plc, Vomela Specialty Company, Toppan Printing Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the support activities for printing market in 2025. The regions covered in the support activities for 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 support activities for printing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The support activities for the printing market include revenues earned by entities by providing services such as plate producing, data imaging, bookbinding, and book repairs. 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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