Digital Printing Market Forecasts to 2028 – Global Analysis By Type (Inkjet and Laser), By Ink Type (Aqueous, Solvent, UV-curable, Dye Sublimation, Latex and Other Ink Types), By Digital Printing (Digital Printers, Ink and Printhead), By Application (Plas

Digital Printing Market Forecasts to 2028 – Global Analysis By Type (Inkjet and Laser), By Ink Type (Aqueous, Solvent, UV-curable, Dye Sublimation, Latex and Other Ink Types), By Digital Printing (Digital Printers, Ink and Printhead), By Application (Plastic Films, Fabric, Glass and Other Applications) and Geography

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Digital Printing Market is accounted for $29.82 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $49.57 billion by 2028 growing at a CAGR of 8.84% during the forecast period. Digital printing systems are a cutting-edge form of printing that employs digital files designed with computer software. Images are printed using digital formats like PDF and JIP on media surfaces like paper, fabric, and ceramic. The end-use manufacturer can accelerate the creation and production of images thanks to digital printing. Digital printing techniques are created to offer quick, accurate, and short-run colour printing at a reasonable price.

According to NAPCO Research’s study, “Digital Packaging Printing: the Time Is Now!” 80% of brand owners prefer to work with printers/converters that offer digital printing. Digitally printed packaging is providing brand owners with many exciting opportunities to better serve customers, improve internal operating efficiency, and drive sales and profitability which are driving growth of the market.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Increasing usage in E-Commerce Sector

Numerous e-commerce products use digital printing, so a growth in the e-commerce sector will inevitably result in a growth of the digital printing market. E-commerce is the most popular retail format globally, particularly among young consumers who prefer to shop online using their smartphones. The need for e-commerce packaging has increased as a result of the rapid global expansion of m- and e-commerce. In order to meet customer expectations, vendors operating in the regional market are aligning their operations with the current market expectations and incorporating more innovation and higher-quality packaging into their products.

Restraint:

High cost of Digital Printers

Digital printers require initial investments that are on the expensive side, and installation and maintenance have higher costs that smaller players find challenging to bear. Additionally, the high cost of inks, maintenance, and support expenses contributes to the market's lack of growth. Moreover, the requirement for toner and inkjet technology usage came at a high overall cost, which makes it difficult for local companies to compete in the global digital printing market using the available technology. Such factors hinder the market growth.

Opportunity:

Growing demand from Textile industry

Given the market's rapid change, the textile industry anticipates a wide range of patterns and colours. However, traditional printing techniques are unable to meet the demands of today. The inkjet printing technology, which was originally created for printing on documents, is now being used more and more in the fabric printing industry because it meets the demands of the fashion industry, thereby accelerating market growth.

Threat:

Increasing E-books and Digital platforms

The demand for printing equipment is falling as the digital era expands and brings with it eBooks, digital advertising, billboards, and other digital platforms. The use of mobile devices by the majority of people and the increased consumption of online content make digital platforms more appropriate for advertising than spending money on traditional physical advertising methods like brochures, pamphlets, and other printed mediums. Therefore, the market's potential for growth is effectively minimized by these factors.

Covid-19 Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic in the construction industry created a number of challenges for the market, including the availability of food, health and safety regulations, deliverables, contractual obligations, and project delays or cancellations. The supply chains were severely impacted by the restrictions on the movement of goods, which had an impact on the availability of orders in the textile industry. Production was also hampered by the sector's labor-intensive nature. The production orders that were previously destined for China were transferred by a few European companies to countries like Turkey, Morocco, Portugal, and Spain. Additionally, among the worst hit by the pandemic were the major production centres for textiles, including China, Italy, and India.

The Inkjet segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The inkjet segment had the largest market share and is expected to be the largest during the forecast period. The other divisions are thermal inkjet, electronic inkjet, piezo inkjet, and micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) inkjet. Thermal inkjet (TIJ) printers, which are small and reasonably priced, can print high-resolution codes on a variety of materials. TIJ printers come in a variety of brands and models, each with their own set of benefits (mobility, substrate specialty, print height, etc.). They can accommodate the demands of the modern production line without sacrificing quality. These all factors contribute to growth of the segment.

The Laser segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

Over the forecast period, the laser segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR. Using a laser and electrical charge, a laser printer prints instead of using the traditional ink-on-paper method. Laser printers which frequently have resolutions of 600 dots per inch or more, the neatness and sophistication of printed materials have increased. But toner cartridges outperform ink cartridges in terms of durability, page yield, and page drying. However, Laser printers are silent and produce high-quality printouts.

Region with largest share:

The North American region is expected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period. North America is the most developed region in the world in almost every sector, including manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, automotive, and building. The prosperous state of this region is a result of its tightly knit markets. Revenue-wise, the market is growing rapidly. Due to their extremely diverse industrial markets, countries like the United States and Canada dominate the North American region economically. The industries in this region are more adaptable to expansion and innovation than in other regions.

Region with highest CAGR:

Due to the rising demand for digital printing across numerous industry verticals, the Asia Pacific market led the world in terms of revenue and is anticipated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period. Moreover, the Chinese printing industry is paying attention to new data-driven business models, digital platform solutions, and end-to-end digitised value creation chains. Local designers now have access to more than 12,000 carton folding designs online thanks to the widespread adoption of digital printing. Businesses are purchasing digital presses because there are fewer steps in the printing process. By quickly delivering the finished product, the businesses will be able to increase their production capacity. These factors are boosting the local market.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players profiled in the Digital Printing Market include Seiko Epson Corporation, Ricoh Company, Inca Digital Printers Limited, Smurfit Kappa Group PLC, Konica Minolta, Sakata INX Co., Ltd, Toshiba Co. Ltd, Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co., Roland DG Corporation, Westrock Company, Amcor PLC, Avery Dennison Corporation, Hewlett-Packard Development Company, ARC Document Solutions LLC, Canon, Inc and DIC Corporation.

Key Developments:

In September 2022, Westrock Company acquired the HP PageWide T1190 inkjet digital press. The digital press will complement the company’s existing offset litho, flexo preprint, flexo direct print, and sheet-fed digital printing operations across its corrugated box plants and specialty facilities.

In April 2022, With the intention of bolstering Canon’s label and package business and fostering potential for future advancements, Canon Production Printing and Canon Inc. announce the acquisition of UK-based packaging converting equipment manufacturer Edale. By making this acquisition, Canon is stepping up its long-term plan to offer fully integrated solutions for the label and packaging industries.

In March 2022, HP launched new 5th- and 6th- gen HP Indigo digital solutions for large digital print volumes. Such printers can help to achieve higher productivity with nonstop printing, delivering 6000 sheets per hour.

In February 2022, Smurfit Kappa completed a significant investment in its new Design2Market Factory unique facility, creating a fast and seamless development process from packaging design, which includes a digital printer and dies cutter, provides rapid prototyping for pilot production, industry-leading packaging performance analysis, and field lab facilities under one roof.

Types Covered:
• Inkjet
• Laser

Ink Types Covered:
• Aqueous
• Solvent
• UV-curable
• Dye Sublimation
• Latex
• Other Ink Types

Digital Printings Covered:
• Digital Printers
• Ink
• Printhead

Applications Covered:
• Plastic Films
• Fabric
• Glass
• Textile
• Paper/Books
• Ceramic
• Packaging

Regions Covered:
• North America
US
Canada
Mexico
• Europe
Germany
UK
Italy
France
Spain
Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
Japan
China
India
Australia
New Zealand
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Qatar
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:
- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025, and 2028
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements