Market Forecast by Regions and Countries (North America, Europe, LATAM, Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa), By Digital Printing (Digital Printers, Ink, Printhead), By Printhead (Plastic Film or Foil, Release Liner, Glass, Textile, Paper, Ceramic, Others), By Ink type (UV-Cured Ink, Aqueous Ink, Solvent Ink, Latex Ink, Dye Sublimation Ink) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC13397141 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Jun 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 190 | No. of Figures: 80 | No. of Tables: 40 | |
According to 6wresearch internal database and industry insights, the global digital printing market has been experiencing significant growth in recent years. According to industry reports, the market size was valued at approximately USD 25.74 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7% from 2025 to 2031. By 2031, the market is expected to reach a value of over USD 43.55 billion.
Report Name | Global Digital Printing Market |
Report Category / Coverage | Global |
Forecast Period | 2025 - 2031 |
CAGR | 6.7% |
Market Size | USD 43.55 billion by 2031 |
Growing Sector | Commercial |
The Global Digital Printing Market report thoroughly covers the market by Packaging, Printing Process, application and Regions. The market report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the ongoing market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers which would help the stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
Global Digital Printing Market Synopsis
The global digital printing market is undergoing a remarkable transformation, fueled by rapid technological advancements and evolving consumer preferences. Digital printing offers a versatile and cost-effective solution for short-run production, mass customization, and on-demand printing, making it a preferred choice across industries such as packaging, textiles, advertising, and publishing. Additionally, the adoption of eco-friendly printing methods and recyclable materials has gained traction, aligning with global sustainability goals.
Global Digital Printing Market is expected to grow at a significant CAGR of 6.7% during the forecast period 2025-2031. The digital printing market is propelled by several key drivers. Rising demand for customized and short-run printing solutions has significantly boosted adoption across various industries, including packaging, textiles, and advertising. Furthermore, the proliferation of e-commerce and advancements in digital technology have spurred the need for high-quality, cost-effective printing solutions that can meet the evolving expectations of consumers. Environmental regulations and a shift toward sustainable practices have also encouraged the adoption of eco-friendly digital printing methods and materials.
However, the market is not without its challenges. High initial investment costs and the need for skilled professionals to operate advanced printing technologies can be barriers for smaller businesses. Additionally, fluctuating raw material prices and the growing competition among market players put pressure on profit margins. Despite these hurdles, ongoing innovation and an increasing focus on sustainability present significant opportunities for growth in the digital printing sector.
The global digital printing market is witnessing several key trends that are shaping its evolution. One significant trend is the increasing demand for customized and personalized printing, driven by advancements in technology and consumer preferences for unique, tailored products. Additionally, the adoption of eco-friendly printing methods, including the use of sustainable inks and recyclable substrates, is gaining traction as environmental consciousness grows globally. The rise of on-demand printing and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in production processes further highlight the dynamic nature of the industry.
Investment opportunities in the digital printing industry continue to expand due to its evolving landscape and promising growth prospects. There is significant potential in developing regions where digital printing adoption is still emerging, offering untapped markets for investors. Furthermore, advancements in technology, such as 3D printing and industrial large-format printers, present lucrative areas for investment. Companies that focus on sustainable innovations and scalable solutions are particularly well-positioned to attract funding, addressing both market demand and global sustainability goals.
The global digital printing market is characterized by the presence of several prominent players competing to provide advanced solutions. Key companies include HP Inc., Canon Inc., Epson, Xerox Corporation, and Ricoh Company, Ltd.
Government regulations play a pivotal role in shaping the digital printing market. Environmental policies concerning waste management and the reduction of carbon footprint have encouraged companies to adopt eco-friendly printing solutions. Additionally, regulations pertaining to data security in printed materials, especially in sectors like healthcare and banking, have influenced the development of secure printing technologies. Compliance with these policies is critical for businesses aiming to operate in regulated markets, further driving innovation in the sector.
The future of the global digital printing market looks promising, driven by continuous technological advancements and the rising demand for personalized and on-demand printing solutions. Emerging trends such as artificial intelligence integration and the Internet of Things are expected to revolutionize printing processes, enhancing precision and efficiency. Additionally, the growing emphasis on sustainability is likely to result in the development of biodegradable and recyclable printing materials. Expanding applications across emerging industries, including 3D-printed construction and smart packaging, signify untapped opportunities that could redefine the market landscape in the coming years.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the subsequent market segments and their leading categories.
Within the applications, commercial printing is leading the market, driven by the growing demand for sophisticated advertising solutions and promotional materials. Book printing is also a noteworthy segment, benefiting from the customization and efficiency enabled by digital printing technologies.
According to Ravi Bhandari, Research Head, 6Wresearch, North America currently leads the global digital printing market, driven by a robust technological infrastructure and strong demand in industries such as packaging and commercial printing. Europe follows closely, with advancements in sustainability and innovative printing techniques accelerating growth.
The market report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments:
Global Digital Printing Market |
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Global Digital Printing Market Overview |
3.1 Global Regional Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Global Digital Printing Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Global Digital Printing Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Global Digital Printing Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Global Digital Printing Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Regions, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Global Digital Printing Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Digital Printing, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Global Digital Printing Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Printhead, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Global Digital Printing Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Ink type, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Global Digital Printing Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Global Digital Printing Market Trends |
6 Global Digital Printing Market, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1 Global Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, By Digital Printing, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1.1 Overview & Analysis |
6.1.2 Global Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, By Digital Printers, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1.3 Global Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, By Ink, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1.4 Global Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, By Printhead, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2 Global Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, By Printhead, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.1 Overview & Analysis |
6.2.2 Global Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, By Plastic Film or Foil, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.3 Global Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, By Release Liner, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.4 Global Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, By Glass, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.5 Global Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, By Textile, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.6 Global Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, By Paper, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.7 Global Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, By Ceramic, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.8 Global Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3 Global Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, By Ink type, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3.1 Overview & Analysis |
6.3.2 Global Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, By UV-Cured Ink, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3.3 Global Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, By Aqueous Ink, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3.4 Global Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, By Solvent Ink, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3.5 Global Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, By Latex Ink, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3.6 Global Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, By Dye Sublimation Ink, 2021 - 2031 |
7 North America Digital Printing Market, Overview & Analysis |
7.1 North America Digital Printing Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2 North America Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2.1 United States (US) Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2.2 Canada Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2.3 Rest of North America Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
7.3 North America Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, By Digital Printing, 2021 - 2031 |
7.4 North America Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, By Printhead, 2021 - 2031 |
7.5 North America Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, By Ink type, 2021 - 2031 |
8 Latin America (LATAM) Digital Printing Market, Overview & Analysis |
8.1 Latin America (LATAM) Digital Printing Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
8.2 Latin America (LATAM) Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
8.2.1 Brazil Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
8.2.2 Mexico Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
8.2.3 Argentina Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
8.2.4 Rest of LATAM Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
8.3 Latin America (LATAM) Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, By Digital Printing, 2021 - 2031 |
8.4 Latin America (LATAM) Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, By Printhead, 2021 - 2031 |
8.5 Latin America (LATAM) Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, By Ink type, 2021 - 2031 |
9 Asia Digital Printing Market, Overview & Analysis |
9.1 Asia Digital Printing Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
9.2 Asia Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
9.2.1 India Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
9.2.2 China Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
9.2.3 Japan Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
9.2.4 Rest of Asia Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
9.3 Asia Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, By Digital Printing, 2021 - 2031 |
9.4 Asia Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, By Printhead, 2021 - 2031 |
9.5 Asia Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, By Ink type, 2021 - 2031 |
10 Africa Digital Printing Market, Overview & Analysis |
10.1 Africa Digital Printing Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
10.2 Africa Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
10.2.1 South Africa Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
10.2.2 Egypt Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
10.2.3 Nigeria Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
10.2.4 Rest of Africa Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
10.3 Africa Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, By Digital Printing, 2021 - 2031 |
10.4 Africa Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, By Printhead, 2021 - 2031 |
10.5 Africa Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, By Ink type, 2021 - 2031 |
11 Europe Digital Printing Market, Overview & Analysis |
11.1 Europe Digital Printing Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
11.2 Europe Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
11.2.1 United Kingdom Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
11.2.2 Germany Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
11.2.3 France Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
11.2.4 Rest of Europe Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
11.3 Europe Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, By Digital Printing, 2021 - 2031 |
11.4 Europe Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, By Printhead, 2021 - 2031 |
11.5 Europe Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, By Ink type, 2021 - 2031 |
12 Middle East Digital Printing Market, Overview & Analysis |
12.1 Middle East Digital Printing Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
12.2 Middle East Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
12.2.1 Saudi Arabia Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
12.2.2 UAE Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
12.2.3 Turkey Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
12.3 Middle East Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, By Digital Printing, 2021 - 2031 |
12.4 Middle East Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, By Printhead, 2021 - 2031 |
12.5 Middle East Digital Printing Market, Revenues & Volume, By Ink type, 2021 - 2031 |
13 Global Digital Printing Market Key Performance Indicators |
14 Global Digital Printing Market - Export/Import By Countries Assessment |
15 Global Digital Printing Market - Opportunity Assessment |
15.1 Global Digital Printing Market Opportunity Assessment, By Countries, 2021 & 2031F |
15.2 Global Digital Printing Market Opportunity Assessment, By Digital Printing, 2021 & 2031F |
15.3 Global Digital Printing Market Opportunity Assessment, By Printhead, 2021 & 2031F |
15.4 Global Digital Printing Market Opportunity Assessment, By Ink type, 2021 & 2031F |
16 Global Digital Printing Market - Competitive Landscape |
16.1 Global Digital Printing Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
16.2 Global Digital Printing Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
17 Top 10 Company Profiles |
18 Recommendations |
19 Disclaimer |