To 2035, digital print will gain traction in the packaging sector, namely corrugated cartons, flexible packaging, rigid plastics and metal over the period, says a new study by Smithers. This is clearly shown by the comparative growth rates of publishing, graphics and packaging & labels. 

Within this period only transactional print volumes will decline, while very high growth in metal packaging is observed, reflective of the very low adoption rates prior to 2020. Digital-print markets develop inside the broader print market, itself dependent on the wider economic and political situations, the report says.

• In 2035, the digital print market will be valued at $251.1 billion, this is almost 50% higher than 2025, while the print volume will be 54.3% higher as more high-productivity equipment comes into operation.
• Digital print will account for 22.5% of the global value of all print and printed packaging by value in 2035, with the equivalent of a little over 2.83 trillion A4 prints produced. 

Digital printing presents the most dynamic and fastest-growing segment of a worldwide print market undergoing fundamental change. The arrival of a new generation of inkjet equipment and consumables is enabling new business models across multiple print segments, displacing existing print platforms, and enabling new commercial opportunities for print-service providers, the report says.

More info: https://stg-b4f.smithers.com/services/market-reports/printing/the-future-of-digital-printing-to-2035