Global Flexographic Printing Plate Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031

Global Flexographic Printing Plate Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Flexographic Printing Plate market size was valued at US$ 1394 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 1907 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 4.7% during review period.

Flexographic printing plate is flexible Digital Flexographic Plates, used in flexo printing to transfer ink & images to a flexible substrate, such as paper or film. Flexographic printing plates are flexible photopolymer plates, used in flexo printing to transfer ink & images to a flexible substrate, such as paper or film. The printing plates are a critical element of the flexographic printing process and the quality of the printed image is largely dependant on the quality of the flexo plates used. The flexo process itself is well known for adapting to print onto all types of flexible substrates and the plates can be used & re-used over millions of impressions. The plate surface is the only area that comes into contact with the substrate after the ink is applied to the plate. The etched or relieved areas do not contact the ink. Originally, flexo plates were made from rubber, but are today made from photopolymer material in sheet form – which differentiates them from the fixed metallic printing plates of offset printing. The plates are flexible enough to be wrapped around cylindrical print/plate rollers.

The Flexographic Printing Plates market is driven by the expanding packaging industry and the continuous technological advancements in printing technology. Flexographic printing plates are essential components in the flexographic printing process, widely used for packaging materials like labels, corrugated boxes, and flexible packaging. The rise in demand for visually appealing and informative packaging solutions fuels market growth, as brands seek to enhance their product visibility and consumer engagement. Moreover, the flexibility of flexographic printing in handling various substrates and the increasing need for sustainable packaging options align with the adoption of these plates. However, the market also faces challenges, including the competitive landscape with other printing technologies like digital printing and the need for skilled operators to achieve optimal print quality. Additionally, addressing issues related to color accuracy and consistency can pose obstacles for manufacturers. To succeed, companies must focus on innovation in plate materials, digital integration, and addressing the challenges to meet the increasing demand for efficient, high-quality, and sustainable flexographic printing solutions in the ever-evolving packaging industry.

Flexo printing is ideal for printing labels, flexible packaging, cartons, tickets, pharmaceutical packaging, tags and security applications. Although commonly used for narrow web applications, the method is also used for wide web jobs like printing newspapers, magazines and the like.

North Americas is the largest consumption place, with a consumption market share nearly 35.6% in 2023. Following North Americas, Europe is the second largest consumption place with the consumption market share of 34%.

Due to its obvious environmental protection characteristics, flexographic printing accounts for more than 70% of the packaging printing market in the United States, and about 50% in Western European countries. Now, flexographic printing in China widely used in corrugated boxes, labels, aseptic liquid packaging, paper cups, paper bags, napkins and other fields, and gradually occupies a dominant position.

Global key Flexographic Printing Plates players cover DuPont, Flint, MacDermid, and Toray, etc. In terms of revenue, the global five largest companies occupied for a share nearly 82.66% in 2023.

This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Flexographic Printing Plate market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.

Key Features:

Global Flexographic Printing Plate market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Sqm), and average selling prices (US$/Sqm), 2020-2031

Global Flexographic Printing Plate market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Sqm), and average selling prices (US$/Sqm), 2020-2031

Global Flexographic Printing Plate market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Sqm), and average selling prices (US$/Sqm), 2020-2031

Global Flexographic Printing Plate market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (K Sqm), and ASP (US$/Sqm), 2020-2025

The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:

To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries

To assess the growth potential for Flexographic Printing Plate

To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market

To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace

This report profiles key players in the global Flexographic Printing Plate market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include DuPont, Flint, MacDermid, Toray, Asahi Kasei, Fujifilm, Miraclon, Toyobo, Strong State, Lucky Huaguang, etc.

This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.

Market Segmentation

Flexographic Printing Plate market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.

Market segment by Type

Digital Flexographic Plates

Analog Flexographic Plates

Market segment by Application

Flexible Packaging

Corrugated

Folding Cartons

Lami-Tube Printing

In-Mold Label Printing

Other

Major players covered

DuPont

Flint

MacDermid

Toray

Asahi Kasei

Fujifilm

Miraclon

Toyobo

Strong State

Lucky Huaguang

Market segment by region, regional analysis covers

North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)

Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)

Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)

South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)

Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)

The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:

Chapter 1, to describe Flexographic Printing Plate product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.

Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Flexographic Printing Plate, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Flexographic Printing Plate from 2020 to 2025.

Chapter 3, the Flexographic Printing Plate competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.

Chapter 4, the Flexographic Printing Plate breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Flexographic Printing Plate market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.

Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.

Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Flexographic Printing Plate.

Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Flexographic Printing Plate sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.