Flexographic Printing Machine Market Report 2026

The flexographic printing machine market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $0.76 billion in 2025 to $0.8 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of packaging and labeling industries, growth in consumer goods packaging demand, increasing use of flexible packaging, availability of high-speed printing technology, rising investments in printing infrastructure.

The flexographic printing machine market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $0.95 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for eco-friendly packaging, rising adoption of smart and connected printing machines, expansion of e-commerce packaging needs, growing focus on operational efficiency, increasing customization in print media. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of fully automatic flexo presses, rising demand for high-speed printing solutions, growing use of sustainable inks and substrates, expansion of hybrid flexographic printing systems, enhanced focus on print quality consistency.

The expanding packaging industry is anticipated to drive the growth of the flexographic machines market in the coming years. Packaging involves designing, producing, and distributing materials and containers to enclose, protect, and deliver products to consumers. The industry is witnessing growth due to the rapid expansion of e-commerce, evolving consumer preferences, and increasing health and safety concerns. Flexographic machines are used to print on various packaging materials, including paper, cardboard, plastic films, and flexible packaging materials. For example, in September 2023, the Flexible Packaging Association, a US-based professional organization representing manufacturers and suppliers in the flexible packaging sector, reported that the US flexible packaging industry achieved $42.9 billion in annual sales in 2023, up from $41.5 billion in 2022, reflecting around 3.4% year-over-year growth. Hence, the growth of the packaging industry is driving the expansion of the flexographic machines market.

Leading companies operating within the flexographic printing machine market are concentrating their efforts on the development of Flat-top dot technology, exemplified by products such as the nyloflex FTV Digital plate, to solidify their market position. The nyloflex FTV Digital plate harnesses Flat-top dot technology, a printing method that ensures uniform and consistent ink dots with flat, level surfaces, thereby enhancing print quality and detail. XSYS, a U.S.-based company specializing in the flexographic printing industry, introduced the nyloflex FTV Digital plate in March 2023, tailored for high-end flexible packaging applications. This innovative solution boasts inherent flat-top dot technology and a smooth plate surface optimized for flexographic printing on film substrates with solvent inks. It delivers exceptional print quality with fine highlight dots, reduces plate swelling, and offers extended durability on the press, thereby minimizing waste and enhancing operational efficiency.

In February 2024, Akeboose Inc., a US-based flexographic printing solutions provider, acquired EKS S.r.l. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Akeboose Inc. aims to broaden its product portfolio and strengthen its global market presence by incorporating EKS S.r.l.’s printing technologies and expertise, thereby enhancing service offerings and operational capabilities for customers worldwide. EKS S.r.l. is an Italy-based private limited company specializing in the design and manufacture of flexographic printing equipment.

Major companies operating in the flexographic printing machine market are Bobst Group SA, Star Flex International, Shanghai Printyoung International Industry Co., Ltd, Wenzhou Daba Machinery Co., Ltd, BFM S.r.l, Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), Koenig & Bauer Flexotecnica S.p.A, UTECO Converting S.p.A, Comexi Group Industries S.A.U, Mark Andy Inc, MGI Digital Graphic Technology S.A, Nilpeter A/S, Rotatek S.A, Karlville Development LLC, Edale Limited, OMET S.r.l, Labelmen Machinery Co., Ltd, Polygraph Limited, Advanced Vision Technology Ltd. (AVT), ETI Converting Equipment Inc, MBO Postpress Solutions GmbH, SPS Technoscreen Ltd, TRESU Group, Orthotec LLC, Pamarco Global Graphics.

Asia-Pacifica was the largest region in the flexographic printing machine market in 2025. The regions covered in the flexographic printing machine market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the flexographic printing machine market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The flexographic printing machine market consists of revenues earned by providing services such as corrugated packaging, cartons, and flexible packaging services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The flexographic printing machine market also includes sales of water-based inks, solvent-based inks, and energy-curable inks. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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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